Blue Origin targets Sunday launch from Florida for next New Glenn mission

Blue Origin is targeting no earlier than Sunday, April 19, 2026, for the third launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the company said.

Former Florida deputy faces upgraded second-degree murder in shooting of colleague

A former Brevard County sheriff’s deputy is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the 2022 death of his roommate and fellow deputy, as prosecutors escalate the case following a rejected plea agreement.

Cocoa officials give beach safety tips after 2 drown in rip current
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Cocoa Beach officials shared several tips to beach safety ahead of summer after two people drowned at the beach when saving a child in a rip current. The fire chief cautioned to not panic, rather stay calm by waving your hand to notify people that you are caught in a rip current. 

Cocoa Beach update on 2 drownings | Full
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an April 15 press conference, Brevard County officials updated the public on two people who drowned in Cocoa Beach while saving a child caught in a rip current. Officials said the people who died were from out of town. It's not confirmed if they're related to the child. 

Anna Kepner's stepbrother charged with 1st degree murder
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A Florida teen is facing first-degree murder charges following the death of Anna Kepner, a Titusville teen who died while aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Texas-based attorney Lauren Cadilas appeared on Florida Live to discuss the case.

Man accused of beating Chihuahua arrested in Brevard County

A man in Brevard County is accused of severely beating a Chihuahua after the dog urinated on a bed, authorities said.

Blue Angels return to Space Coast for Cocoa Beach Air Show

The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels are set to headline the Cocoa Beach Air Show this weekend, marking their first performance over Florida’s Space Coast since 2008.

Florida towns weigh budget cuts as property tax debate continues

Small towns across Florida are weighing budget cuts amid uncertainty over the future of property taxes, a key source of local revenue.

Tourists charged after hauling dead alligator strapped on roof of car

Two tourists are facing felony charges after deputies say they strapped a dead alligator to the roof of their vehicle and drove across Central Florida.

Tussock caterpillars: Woman hospitalized after contact with fuzzy Central Florida bug

A local woman is sounding the alarm on how dangerous the fuzzy tussock Caterpillars really are. She was hospitalized after coming into contact with one and says the pain is excruciating.

No more property taxes? Indialantic considers eliminating police call center
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In Indialantic, Florida, the city is discussing whether to get rid of its police call center and move dispatchers to the sheriff's office. The police and fire dispatch costs the city around $500,000 per year. This discussion comes after legislators in Tallahassee are arguing to get rid of property taxes. 

Florida man, 19, killed, cut up, abandoned body in suitcase, police say
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Lucas Sander Jones, 19, was charged with the murder of a registered sex offender, Colie Lee Daniel. Investigators said evidence and witness statements show Jones cut up Daniel's body and put his body parts in a suitcase. Jones' girlfriend told police he told her not to say anything.

NASA: Artemis II completes translunar injection burn on way to the moon

We are now officially 24 hours into the historic Artemis II mission. Following Wednesday night’s iconic liftoff from Florida’s Space Coast, the four-person crew is currently orbiting Earth, but the most critical decision of the mission is still looming just hours away.

NASA veteran, 108, reflects on space progress leading up to Artemis II launch

As NASA prepares for its Artemis II mission, a Central Florida man who helped make the first moon landing possible is reflecting on decades of progress in space exploration.

Artemis II live tracker: NASA astronauts lift off from Florida on moon mission

Artemis II lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.

Artemis II traffic concerns: Titusville officials warn of gridlock as crowds flock to Space Coast for launch

Residents of the Space Coast are bracing for a massive influx of visitors ahead of the Artemis II launch. Local authorities are warning those living in Brevard County about the crowds and potential traffic jams.