New developments in disturbed Cocoa Beach sea turtle nests
Over Memorial Day weekend 2026, Cocoa Beach authorities noticed several sea turtle nests disturbed. Four nests stakes were pulled out, which mark nests. Pulling out the stakes is illegal, authorities say. One week later, eight new nests and the first green sea turtle of the season was reported.
Over Memorial Day weekend 2026, Cocoa Beach authorities noticed several sea turtle nests disturbed. Four nests stakes were pulled out, which mark nests. Pulling out the stakes is illegal, authorities say. One week later, eight new nests and the first green sea turtle of the season was reported.
Hurricane season guide 2026: What Florida residents need to know
Your guide to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Tropical outlooks, how to prepare and emergency kit essentials, forecast cone updates, and theme parks hurricane policies.
Your guide to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Tropical outlooks, how to prepare and emergency kit essentials, forecast cone updates, and theme parks hurricane policies.
VIDEO: Tropical funnel cloud spins in Melbourne
Sunday afternoon, a tropical funnel cloud formed over Melbourne, Florida as showers and thunderstorms moved through. It did not touch the ground, but those who were in the area should have noticed strong, gusty winds. It happened between 3:09 and 3:13 p.m., according to officials.
Sunday afternoon, a tropical funnel cloud formed over Melbourne, Florida as showers and thunderstorms moved through. It did not touch the ground, but those who were in the area should have noticed strong, gusty winds. It happened between 3:09 and 3:13 p.m., according to officials.
Blue Origin warns of possible rocket debris on beaches
Blue Origin is urging the public not to touch any suspected rocket debris that may wash ashore along Florida's Space Coast after a massive explosion destroyed a New Glenn rocket during a ground test.
Blue Origin is urging the public not to touch any suspected rocket debris that may wash ashore along Florida's Space Coast after a massive explosion destroyed a New Glenn rocket during a ground test.
Man accused of driving 105 mph with 5-year-old child in car
A Volusia County man was arrested after deputies said he drove more than 100 mph through traffic with a 5-year-old child in his vehicle and near a school bus carrying children.
A Volusia County man was arrested after deputies said he drove more than 100 mph through traffic with a 5-year-old child in his vehicle and near a school bus carrying children.
ULA Atlas V launches 29 Amazon Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched an Atlas V rocket Friday evening carrying 29 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper internet constellation.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched an Atlas V rocket Friday evening carrying 29 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper internet constellation.
Fire damages Cocoa Beach's 'Tiny Turtle' restaurant
A fire heavily damaged a popular Cocoa Beach restaurant Friday evening, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. The fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle, a well-known restaurant in the area.
A fire heavily damaged a popular Cocoa Beach restaurant Friday evening, but no injuries were reported, authorities said. The fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle, a well-known restaurant in the area.
Video: Women twerking at Orlando officers at Orlando Carnival Downtown event
The Orlando Police Department responded to a video circulating online regarding women dancing in front and on top of a golf cart, in which Orlando officers were sitting. In a statement to FOX 35, the department said the behavior in the video doesn't reflect the "professionalism expected of Orlando Police officers." The department has launched an internal investigation.
The Orlando Police Department responded to a video circulating online regarding women dancing in front and on top of a golf cart, in which Orlando officers were sitting. In a statement to FOX 35, the department said the behavior in the video doesn't reflect the "professionalism expected of Orlando Police officers." The department has launched an internal investigation.
Active fire rips through downtown Cocoa Beach restaurant
A major structural fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle restaurant in downtown Cocoa Beach on Friday afternoon, drawing a large emergency response from local fire and police units. Cocoa Beach City Manager Wes Mullins confirmed that the restaurant's outdoor tiki hut area was completely engulfed in flames around 4:30 p.m., sending thick plumes of black smoke over the area.
A major structural fire broke out at The Tiny Turtle restaurant in downtown Cocoa Beach on Friday afternoon, drawing a large emergency response from local fire and police units. Cocoa Beach City Manager Wes Mullins confirmed that the restaurant's outdoor tiki hut area was completely engulfed in flames around 4:30 p.m., sending thick plumes of black smoke over the area.
Kissimmee Police update public on keeping dogs safe in summer heat
After 24 puppies were found in deplorable condition in a car in Kissimmee, police are now reminding residents to keep animals safe in the heat.
After 24 puppies were found in deplorable condition in a car in Kissimmee, police are now reminding residents to keep animals safe in the heat.
'Alligator Alcatraz' closing 'We had no where else to put these people,' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
Watch: Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during test
Blue Origin confirmed it experienced an "anomaly" during a static fire test Thursday night, resulting in the rocket appearing to explode on the launch pad. Fortunately, all people were accounted for and no one was hurt, officials said. John C. shared this video with us, which captured the explosion, sending massive plumes of fire and smoke into the air.
Blue Origin confirmed it experienced an "anomaly" during a static fire test Thursday night, resulting in the rocket appearing to explode on the launch pad. Fortunately, all people were accounted for and no one was hurt, officials said. John C. shared this video with us, which captured the explosion, sending massive plumes of fire and smoke into the air.
Witness describes Blue Origin rocket explosion
Teddy Graham was working Thursday night when he suddenly saw the nightside light up. Moments earlier, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket suffered an anomaly during a static test flight, appearing to explode right on the launch pad. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.
Teddy Graham was working Thursday night when he suddenly saw the nightside light up. Moments earlier, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket suffered an anomaly during a static test flight, appearing to explode right on the launch pad. The cause of the explosion was not immediately known.
Space expert on Blue Origin explosion: 'They will recover'
Space expert Ken Kremer, founder of Space UpClose, said there are a lot of smart people working on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. He said Thursday night's test failure may shake credibility in the short term, but "they will recover." "They will recover. You can't just give up when something goes wrong. But it also means you have to redouble your efforts," he said.
Space expert Ken Kremer, founder of Space UpClose, said there are a lot of smart people working on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. He said Thursday night's test failure may shake credibility in the short term, but "they will recover." "They will recover. You can't just give up when something goes wrong. But it also means you have to redouble your efforts," he said.
US Rep. Mike Haridopolos on Blue Origin explosion: 'Space is hard'
Congressman Mike Haridopolos, who represents Florida's District 8, talked with FOX 35 about Blue Origin's anomaly and apparent rocket explosion on Thursday night. "Space is hard," he said, thankful though, that no one was hurt. He said NASA Admin. Jared Isaacman would be in Florida on Friday as an investigation in what happened begins. Blue Origin confirmed it suffered a "anomaly" during Thursday night's static test flight. All were accounted for and no one was hurt, officials said.
Congressman Mike Haridopolos, who represents Florida's District 8, talked with FOX 35 about Blue Origin's anomaly and apparent rocket explosion on Thursday night. "Space is hard," he said, thankful though, that no one was hurt. He said NASA Admin. Jared Isaacman would be in Florida on Friday as an investigation in what happened begins. Blue Origin confirmed it suffered a "anomaly" during Thursday night's static test flight. All were accounted for and no one was hurt, officials said.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad
Captain Winston Scott, a retired Navy Captain and former NASA astronaut, talks about the explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket Thursday night during a static test flight at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Captain Winston Scott, a retired Navy Captain and former NASA astronaut, talks about the explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket Thursday night during a static test flight at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test
Blue Origin said all personnel have been accounted for and are safe following the explosion of a New Glenn rocket during a static fire test at Kennedy Space Center.
Blue Origin said all personnel have been accounted for and are safe following the explosion of a New Glenn rocket during a static fire test at Kennedy Space Center.
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test: 'It looked almost like an Atomic bomb'
Blue Origin experienced an "anomaly" during a static test on Thursday night at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Blue Origin said all of its people were confirmed and that there were no injuries reported. There is no threat to the general public, according to the Brevard County Office of Emergency Management. Space expert David Denault, host of About Space Today, talked with FOX 35 moments after the explosion happened and reporrs surfaced. "I've never seen anything like this," he said. "This is more than spectacular. It looked almost like an Atomic bomb"
Blue Origin experienced an "anomaly" during a static test on Thursday night at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Blue Origin said all of its people were confirmed and that there were no injuries reported. There is no threat to the general public, according to the Brevard County Office of Emergency Management. Space expert David Denault, host of About Space Today, talked with FOX 35 moments after the explosion happened and reporrs surfaced. "I've never seen anything like this," he said. "This is more than spectacular. It looked almost like an Atomic bomb"
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test: What happened?
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket appears to have exploded Thursday night during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Zac Aubert, a space expert, talks with FOX 35 about what potentially happened and what happens in the minutes, hours, and days after Thursday's test and explosion.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket appears to have exploded Thursday night during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Zac Aubert, a space expert, talks with FOX 35 about what potentially happened and what happens in the minutes, hours, and days after Thursday's test and explosion.
Florida man allegedly hurled brick through multiple church windows
Palm Bay Police were called to The House Church on Sunday night, May 24, after a nearby worker reported seeing a man – identified as Michael Williams, 53 – taking bricks from a walkway and hurling them through the church's windows and doors. In total, 11 windows and one door were shattered.
Palm Bay Police were called to The House Church on Sunday night, May 24, after a nearby worker reported seeing a man – identified as Michael Williams, 53 – taking bricks from a walkway and hurling them through the church's windows and doors. In total, 11 windows and one door were shattered.