Man dies after being ejected while SUV overturns in Grant-Valkaria, FHP says
Read full article: Man dies after being ejected while SUV overturns in Grant-Valkaria, FHP saysA Palm Bay man died after a single-vehicle SUV crash along U.S. 1 in Grant-Valkaria late Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Titusville man dies after ‘stop-sticked’ car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP says
Read full article: Titusville man dies after ‘stop-sticked’ car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP saysA 35-year-old man fleeing from police in Titusville died after crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Titusville man dies after stop-sticked car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP sayus
Read full article: Titusville man dies after stop-sticked car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP sayusA 35-year-old man fleeing from police in Titusville died after crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man accused of dumping missing Brevard County woman’s body after sex, fatal overdose in 2023
Read full article: Man accused of dumping missing Brevard County woman’s body after sex, fatal overdose in 2023Stefan Eide, 32, has been arrested in connection with the 2023 disappearance of 25-year-old Marissa Garcia in Palm Bay.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Man hit, killed along State Road 528 in Brevard County
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Man hit, killed along State Road 528 in Brevard CountyA 56-year-old man was killed along State Road 528 in Cape Canaveral on Friday when a vehicle veered off the road and struck him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Breath of fresh air:’ Neighbors relieved as Brevard County condemns home of woman who dumped feces in yards
Read full article: ‘Breath of fresh air:’ Neighbors relieved as Brevard County condemns home of woman who dumped feces in yardsMaxed out on fines and under a public health investigation, Brevard County condemned a woman’s house after many years of complaints about rats and the homeowner dumping feces in neighbors’ yards.
84-year-old Palm Bay man shoots relative in the face, police say
Read full article: 84-year-old Palm Bay man shoots relative in the face, police sayAn 84-year-old Palm Bay man is accused of shooting one of his relatives in the face after becoming upset over how often the relative visited him, according to police.
‘Net benefit for the community:’ Proposed LNG plant near neighborhood pitched to Port Canaveral commissioners
Read full article: ‘Net benefit for the community:’ Proposed LNG plant near neighborhood pitched to Port Canaveral commissionersThe energy companies that want to build a liquefied natural gas facility near Port Canaveral made their case Wednesday before commissioners.
How to photograph fast sanderlings on Florida Beaches | Tips from New 6 Insider Guides
Read full article: How to photograph fast sanderlings on Florida Beaches | Tips from New 6 Insider GuidesThe beach is a perfect place for wildlife photography, as long as you’re ready to get a little dirty and wet. Exploring the fast-paced world of sanderlings and some tips for capturing them on Florida’s sandy shores.
‘Not in our backyard:’ Gas plant to power cruise ships could be built near Merritt Island neighborhood
Read full article: ‘Not in our backyard:’ Gas plant to power cruise ships could be built near Merritt Island neighborhoodSome have serious concerns about where an energy company wants to build a plant to fuel the world’s busiest cruise port.
👋 Hello! ‘The Book of Mormon’ coming to Central Florida
Read full article: 👋 Hello! ‘The Book of Mormon’ coming to Central FloridaThe touring Broadway production of 'The Book of Mormon,' a musical comedy by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez, is set to perform at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne.
Motorist injured after small plane crash lands on I-95 in Brevard County, officials say
Read full article: Motorist injured after small plane crash lands on I-95 in Brevard County, officials sayA motorist was injured after a small plane crash-landed on Interstate 95 on Monday evening, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue
STATES BOUND? See which Central Florida high schools are heading to the football state championships
Read full article: STATES BOUND? See which Central Florida high schools are heading to the football state championshipsLake Mary, Lakeland, Jones, Bishop Moore and Cocoa played for a spot in the state championship Friday night.
Florida teen’s cruise ship death discussed at court hearing
Read full article: Florida teen’s cruise ship death discussed at court hearingAs authorities investigate the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise ship, the Titusville teen’s father and stepmother are scheduled to appear in court in a separate matter.
86-year-old driver strikes, kills pedestrian in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: 86-year-old driver strikes, kills pedestrian in Brevard County, troopers sayAn 86-year-old Indialantic man struck and killed an elderly pedestrian while driving along State Road A1A on Thursday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Breaking Bad on steroids:’ Florida sheriff details seizure of 92,000 pounds of drugs, arsenal of weapons
Read full article: ‘Breaking Bad on steroids:’ Florida sheriff details seizure of 92,000 pounds of drugs, arsenal of weaponsBrevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey details the seizure of 92,000 pounds of 7-OH and an arsenal of weapons and explosives.
Trader Joe’s opens newest Florida location in Melbourne
Read full article: Trader Joe’s opens newest Florida location in MelbourneHundreds of eager shoppers lined up for hours Wednesday as Trader Joe’s opened its newest Florida location in Melbourne, marking the specialty grocery chain’s first store in the area.
Man to be sentenced for murdering woman found dismembered, burned in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’
Read full article: Man to be sentenced for murdering woman found dismembered, burned in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’The man convicted of murdering a woman who was found dismembered and burned in an undeveloped part of Palm Bay known as “The Compound” will be sentenced.
‘You don’t like his viewpoint:’ Palm Bay councilman fights censure in federal court
Read full article: ‘You don’t like his viewpoint:’ Palm Bay councilman fights censure in federal courtA Palm Bay councilman censured over controversial social media posts against Indian immigrants is asking a federal judge to halt his punishment from the city.
Brevard County seeks public meeting on Blue Origin Waste
Read full article: Brevard County seeks public meeting on Blue Origin WasteBrevard County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to request a public meeting with state environmental regulators over Blue Origin’s controversial plan to discharge industrial wastewater into the Indian River Lagoon.
Port Canaveral now the most-visited cruise terminal in the world, leaders announce
Read full article: Port Canaveral now the most-visited cruise terminal in the world, leaders announcePort Canaveral has surpassed every other cruise terminal on the planet in annual passenger traffic, port leaders announced Tuesday, calling it a milestone driven by strong tourism demand and years of expansion.
‘Maintain accountability:’ Space Florida sues contractor over ‘bird strike’ Lambo crash at Kennedy Space Center
Read full article: ‘Maintain accountability:’ Space Florida sues contractor over ‘bird strike’ Lambo crash at Kennedy Space CenterA car crash that apparently caused damage totaling more than half a million dollars is at the center of a lawsuit involving Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, where a car company's test vehicle reportedly struck and damaged an electrical transformer.
All clear given after ‘swatting’ call to Satellite High School, officials say
Read full article: All clear given after ‘swatting’ call to Satellite High School, officials sayAn all clear has been gives after a “swatting call” prompted two schools to temporarily go on a lockdown, according to Brevard Public Schools officials.
SpaceX wins approval to redevelop historic pad for Starship flights from Florida coast
Read full article: SpaceX wins approval to redevelop historic pad for Starship flights from Florida coastThe Department of the Air Force has approved SpaceX’s plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for Starship-Super Heavy operations, paving the way for dozens of launches and landings each year from Florida’s Space Coast.
Who would do a thing like this? Enormous Christmas bulbs missing from downtown Melbourne display
Read full article: Who would do a thing like this? Enormous Christmas bulbs missing from downtown Melbourne displayMelbourne Main Street wants to know who took two giant Christmas decorations from a downtown display.
‘Please, hurry!’: New evidence in grandparents’ murder includes gunshots heard on 911 call, grandson’s motive
Read full article: ‘Please, hurry!’: New evidence in grandparents’ murder includes gunshots heard on 911 call, grandson’s motiveFor the first time, we're hearing the terrifying call for help back in July when the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said a young man drove from Texas to West Melbourne and killed his grandparents.
Florida draft permit would let Blue Origin send rocket wastewater to Indian River Lagoon
Read full article: Florida draft permit would let Blue Origin send rocket wastewater to Indian River LagoonFlorida’s Department of Environmental Protection is preparing to allow the company to discharge thousands of gallons of wastewater every day, according to a public notice released by the state on Nov. 18. Meanwhile, the county is considering renewing a tax to continue cleaning up the lagoon.
Judge denies request to seal records in custody battle involving Anna Kepner’s ‘suspected murderer’ stepbrother
Read full article: Judge denies request to seal records in custody battle involving Anna Kepner’s ‘suspected murderer’ stepbrotherOn Wednesday, the judge overseeing the custody case denied Shauntel Kepner’s request to seal the records and prevent the parties from sharing information.
‘Spreads it all over the neighborhood:’ Residents complain homeowner dumps feces in their yards
Read full article: ‘Spreads it all over the neighborhood:’ Residents complain homeowner dumps feces in their yardsA feud is brewing between a homeowner and her neighbors with some graphic complaints about her property and behavior. Susan Brennan owns a lot next to the house without running water on Atlantic Avenue.
From free breakfast to free shuttles, all the Small Business Saturday events in Central Florida
Read full article: From free breakfast to free shuttles, all the Small Business Saturday events in Central FloridaNow in its 15th year, Small Business Saturday is meant to shine a light on local businesses and encourage people to take at least some of their holiday spending to mom and pop shops. Check out the list to find a Small Business Saturday event near you.
Union rejects less than a dollar raises while Port Canaveral makes record profits
Read full article: Union rejects less than a dollar raises while Port Canaveral makes record profitsThe president of Transport Workers Union 525 told James Sparvero the union has been at the bargaining table with the port for almost four months without reaching a deal.
Dance into space exploration with new Fraggle Rock show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Read full article: Dance into space exploration with new Fraggle Rock show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexThe beloved Fraggles will follow a mysterious postcard that leads them to discover NASA’s Artemis missions and humanity’s next giant leap to the Moon.
Man sentenced to 12 years in 2018 DUI crash that killed cyclist
Read full article: Man sentenced to 12 years in 2018 DUI crash that killed cyclistA 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for after being convicted of DUI manslaughter in a crash that killed a bicyclist in 2018, according to a news release.
‘Suspected murder:’ Family says Titusville teen died of asphyxiation on Carnival cruise
Read full article: ‘Suspected murder:’ Family says Titusville teen died of asphyxiation on Carnival cruiseAnna Kepner’s stepmother is asking a judge to seal court records in a child custody case involving Kepner’s younger stepbrother who is under investigation for her “suspected murder” on a Carnival cruise ship, court documents show.
Armed man barricades in Titusville home, surrenders after SWAT response, police say
Read full article: Armed man barricades in Titusville home, surrenders after SWAT response, police sayA 22-year-old man was taken into custody Monday after police said he barricaded himself inside a residence while armed with a handgun and threatening family members.
Mathers Bridge closed to boating traffic after mechanical, electrical failures
Read full article: Mathers Bridge closed to boating traffic after mechanical, electrical failuresMathers Bridge in Brevard County is temporarily closed to boating traffic after mechanical and electrical failures that happened on Saturday, according to a news release.
52-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on I-95 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: 52-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on I-95 in Brevard County, troopers sayA motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Potentially saved lives:’ System detects student with loaded gun at Brevard school
Read full article: ‘Potentially saved lives:’ System detects student with loaded gun at Brevard schoolPolice say a 17-year-old Melbourne boy was arrested on allegations of trying to enter a school with a loaded handgun.
Hundreds gather in Titusville to remember teen found dead on cruise ship
Read full article: Hundreds gather in Titusville to remember teen found dead on cruise shipHundreds of people filled the Grove Church on Thursday evening to honor the life of 18-year-old Brevard County resident Anna Kepner, whose death aboard a cruise ship earlier this month remains under federal investigation.
Court hearing: Stepbrother ‘suspect’ hospitalized after Anna Kepner’s death on cruise ship
Read full article: Court hearing: Stepbrother ‘suspect’ hospitalized after Anna Kepner’s death on cruise shipAmid an FBI probe into the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship, the teen’s stepmother appeared at a court hearing Thursday involving custody of two children from her previous marriage. One of those children, a 16-year-old boy, has been described by his parents as a “suspect” in Anna Kepner’s death.
13-year-old accused of manslaughter in Cocoa neighborhood, police say
Read full article: 13-year-old accused of manslaughter in Cocoa neighborhood, police sayPolice said they were tipped off to the shooting near Bristol Drive on Sunday night, with surveillance footage showing a "slim male" near the scene.
‘Lives are changed forever:’ Funeral for Anna Kepner to be held at Titusville church
Read full article: ‘Lives are changed forever:’ Funeral for Anna Kepner to be held at Titusville churchA church is preparing to welcome family, friends, and more in the community to celebrate the life of the Brevard County 18-year-old who died on a cruise ship.
16-year-old stepbrother ‘is a suspect’ in Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship, court documents show
Read full article: 16-year-old stepbrother ‘is a suspect’ in Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship, court documents showThe teenage stepbrother of Anna Kepner "is a suspect” in the 18-year-old’s death on a cruise ship, according to new court documents.
Step-sibling may be charged after Titusville teen mysteriously dies on Carnival cruise ship
Read full article: Step-sibling may be charged after Titusville teen mysteriously dies on Carnival cruise shipOver a week after an 18-year-old Titusville student was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship, new court documents show that one of her step-siblings may be investigated.
Teen girl was repeatedly strip-searched Brevard County high school, lawsuit claims
Read full article: Teen girl was repeatedly strip-searched Brevard County high school, lawsuit claimsThe lawsuit says that the teen had been strip-searched several times last year, as well as a myriad of other accusations levied against school officials.
Should Brevard County renew tax to clean Indian River Lagoon? Here’s how voters could decide
Read full article: Should Brevard County renew tax to clean Indian River Lagoon? Here’s how voters could decideBrevard County might ask voters to pay for cleaning the Indian River Lagoon for another 10 years. Tuesday, county commissioners will pick up the debate over renewing the 2016 half-cent sales tax when it expires next Election Day.
HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 season
Read full article: HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Several injured when boat crashes into rocks near Jetty Park in Brevard
Read full article: Several injured when boat crashes into rocks near Jetty Park in BrevardMultiple people were injured on Sunday evening when their boat crashed into rocks across from Jetty Park, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Man accused of shooting and killing girlfriend in Brevard County, sheriff says
Read full article: Man accused of shooting and killing girlfriend in Brevard County, sheriff saysA man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend on Sunday in Brevard County, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Good Samaritan dies after trying to help driver struck, killed outside vehicle on I-95 in Brevard County
Read full article: Good Samaritan dies after trying to help driver struck, killed outside vehicle on I-95 in Brevard CountyA good Samaritan died days after trying to help a driver who got out of his car on Interstate 95 and was struck by two vehicles early Saturday in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Watch highlights and see scores from regional quarterfinals in Central Florida high school football
Read full article: Watch highlights and see scores from regional quarterfinals in Central Florida high school footballThe high school football playoffs kicked off this week and a number of teams across Central Florida start a journey toward a state title.
‘What happened to this poor girl:’ Community awaits FBI findings 1 week after Titusville teen’s death on cruise
Read full article: ‘What happened to this poor girl:’ Community awaits FBI findings 1 week after Titusville teen’s death on cruiseA week after a teenager died on a cruise, authorities still aren’t saying how Anna Kepner died.
Here’s how touring Broadway shows are selected to visit your city
Read full article: Here’s how touring Broadway shows are selected to visit your cityTickets for the 2025/26 Broadway season at the Maxwell C. King Center are now available, featuring shows like "The Book of Mormon," "Tina – The Tina Turner Musical," "The Music Man," and "Beetlejuice."
‘It’s nice the way it is:’ Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach families appeal to superintendent in school merger
Read full article: ‘It’s nice the way it is:’ Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach families appeal to superintendent in school mergerSuperintendent Dr. Mark Rendell is meeting with families at the two schools to learn more about how they feel about possibly closing Cape View Elementary and doubling the enrollment at Roosevelt Elementary, seven miles away in Cocoa Beach.
‘Beautiful heart:’ Questions linger in cruise ship death as Florida family posts teen’s obituary
Read full article: ‘Beautiful heart:’ Questions linger in cruise ship death as Florida family posts teen’s obituaryAccording to media reports, Anna Kepner was on the Carnival Horizon when the ship docked in Miami on Saturday morning.
Titusville groups remember 18-year-old’s ‘big heart’ after death on Carnival cruise ship
Read full article: Titusville groups remember 18-year-old’s ‘big heart’ after death on Carnival cruise shipA Titusville community is in mourning after the reported death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who authorities say was aboard a Carnival cruise ship that returned to Port Miami over the weekend.