A local Cocoa family is handing out presents for those in need ahead of Christmas Day in Brevard County.

A Melbourne police officer was sent to the burn unit after he escaped with his life from a fire.

SpaceX announced they plan to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast early Monday morning.

Government shutdowns have closed Kennedy Space Center to the Space Coast's unsung heroes of launch operations before.

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman in an animal cruelty case after two others were arrested.

SpaceX said they are standing down from the planned early Sunday launch attempt of the Astranis satellites from Florida’s Space Coast.

The top two choices for president in November's election were Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Thousands of voters had other ideas. These are their write-in votes.

The space race stays hot!

Titusville police announce the arrest of a 40-year-old driver accused of hitting and seriously injuring a juvenile.

A geodesic “dome home” is now on the market along Florida’s Space Coast, offering plenty of luxurious features for prospective homebuyers.

Noisy visitors and the big parties they bring with them are the target of a proposed ordinance on vacation rentals in Melbourne Beach.

The Brevard County School Board discusses the possibility of expanding the year-round school pilot program that is currently happening at an elementary school in Port St. John.

The holiday festivities will soon be underway at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

As contract negotiations stay deadlocked between Brevard County and its low-earning firefighters, a new county commissioner proposed a workshop to address the low pay.

Artificial intelligence may have a new place at Brevard Public Schools, and its job is to stop shootings before they start.

Cape Canaveral City Council will discuss dogs on the beach during a meeting.

A Brevard County sheriff's deputy was involved in a fatal shooting.

SpaceX successfully launched another next Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday afternoon.

After the idea did not pass during the 2024 legislative session, Sen. Randy Fine, R-Brevard County, filed a bill Monday that would restrict the types of flags that can be displayed at government buildings and school

The launch may have been delayed again, but workers at Kennedy Space Center are still pressing ahead on getting the second Space Launch System rocket ready for its first crew.

You’ve probably heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, but did you know that Central Florida had its own feud that claimed the lives of at least 8 people and lasted more than 50 years?

SpaceX on Monday evening successfully launched the RRT-1 mission from Brevard County, according to a news release.

The grass on Rick Kane's Satellite Beach lawn is barely visible beneath the giant holiday inflatables.

For beachside residents, enjoying a night out at the movies has become a reality again—and the response has been enthusiastic.

Melbourne police investigate threats made to several area schools.

The military successfully flight-tested a hypersonic missile from Florida’s Space Coast recently, which paves the way for the U.S. Army and Navy to utilize the long-awaited weapons system.

The project, Waves District, is a $50 million mixed-use development space that will be built in four phases, according to a press release.

According to the company, the launch will send the RRT-1 mission into orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral.

OCEARCH lists the shark as “Penny” — a great white shark that was first tagged back in April 2023 off the coast of North Carolina.

Melbourne police investigate a deadly wreck.

Melbourne police investigate a deadly wreck.

Win or lose, the city of Cocoa is proud of its Tigers and the winning tradition the football program has built with multiple state championships and multiple players going on to the NFL and even playing in the Super Bowl.

Florida seems to be the place to be, though not every city in the Sunshine State is equally appealing.

Defibrillators that save lives when children suffer sudden cardiac arrest could be in thousands of schools across the country with the stroke of a pen.

Only four Central Florida high schools remain to play for the 2024 football state championships.

Topgolf, the restaurant, sport and entertainment venue, is investing $28 million to open its first venue in Brevard County, according to city records.

Police say a worker was pinned and killed by a piece of machinery at a Palm Bay construction site.

A fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County forced the shutdown of all southbound lanes in Melbourne, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The starting pay for firefighters has recently been the cause of employee walkouts.

A board meeting like no other, the 16th annual Surfing Santas event is almost here!

After years of trouble keeping firefighters because of low starting pay, Brevard County Fire Rescue has reached an unfortunate milestone.

Florida troopers investigate a deadly wreck on US-1 in Brevard County.

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify the owner of approximately 25 kilograms of cocaine discovered along the coastline.

Three people were taken to the hospital after the collision of two vessels registered in the Merritt Island Boat Parade, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from the Space Coast early Sunday morning.

A former police officer who shot a man in the back of the head when, against policy, he fired both his Taser and his gun will spend five years on probation.

Titusville police fatally shot a man who allegedly threatened officers, according to a news release.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Jayvan Boggs of Cocoa High School.

Locals attending the store on opening day could get a glimpse of something unusual, according to a spokesperson for the company.

According to SpaceX, the 90-minute launch window opens Thursday morning at the Kennedy Space Center.

The Celebrity Equinox arrived at the Space Coast on Tuesday and its inaugural voyage will set sail on Saturday.

SpaceX on Wednesday launched another batch of Starlink satellites atop its Falcon 9 rocket from the Space Coas.

More than years, it could take decades to restore the polluted Indian River Lagoon to its healthy state prior to large-scale algae blooms and fish kills.

The aquarium Brevard Zoo is planning to build in Port Canaveral now has a name, and we’re getting new details about when it will be built.

As arctic air blasts through Central Florida, bringing the coldest air of the season, counties have announced cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida.

Some of Central Florida's least fortunate children won't be forgotten this Christmas.

A 20-year-old Palm Bay man riding a bicycle along U.S. 1 in Titusville was struck by a car and killed, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Night owls got to see a rocket lift off from the Space Coast after SpaceX held a midnight launch.

Twenty years ago, Dessiree Salaverria moved from Venezuela to the U.S. to fulfill her dream of becoming a computer engineer. Life had other plans.

The arrival of Caribbean Princess marks the first time Princess Cruises will homeport on the Space Coast.

California based Fatburger, dubbed ‘The Last Great Hamburger Stand’ is expanding its presence in Central Florida.

The Space Coast High School Varsity football team is giving thanks this week for an incredible season — and also to a Tampa Bay Buccaneer whose generosity helped change the program's fortunes.

A former Brevard County congressman and doctor is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control. Dr. Dave Weldon was nominated by Trump late Friday.

SpaceX on Tuesday night once again launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast.

SpaceX announced it is aiming for a pre-sunrise launch of a Falcon 9 rocket Monday morning from the Space Coast.

A driver died when their pickup truck traveled off of Interstate 95 and struck a tree near Palm Bay, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County issued a rabies alert after a positive case was confirmed in Titusville, according to a news release.

On Thursday, Publix celebrated the opening of its latest remodeled grocery store, and it’s offering a few interesting features for customers.

SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites from the Florida coast.

A 22-year-old Melbourne woman was killed Thursday morning after overturning on I-95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The widow of a Melbourne firefighter is fighting for benefits she says her family is owed under Florida law.

Port Canaveral is making more money than ever thanks to record amounts of cruise passengers.

It’s Christmas time in the city and light displays are going up around Central Florida, with something for everyone to enjoy.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

Evidence related to the 1990 rape of an 11-year-old girl was disposed by the Melbourne Police Department sometime over the past three decades, a newly released audit reveals, but the agency cannot determine when or why it was destroyed or who authorized it.

Police said Christian “Chris” Parchinski was last seen on Monday around 4:45 p.m. near the intersection of North Wickham Road and Sarno Road.

Unlike other parts of Brevard County, you won’t find a rooftop bar on A1A in Cape Canaveral. For several months, the city’s been working to change that.

The two-hour window opens at 1:31 p.m. on Monday.

SpaceX successfully launched the TD7 mission from Florida’s Space Coast on Sunday afternoon.

A juvenile riding a side-by-side died after being pinned underneath the vehicle during a crash in Melbourne, according to police.

Police said the crash happened at a crossing near East NASA Boulevard and Hickory Street around 4:04 p.m.

There's finally a winner in perhaps the closest election you've ever heard of.

SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites Thursday from Florida’s Space Coast.

Some 295 more homes on the Indian River Lagoon will be converting their septic systems to sewer.

West Melbourne police are asking for the public’s help in a death investigation involving a 75-year-old military veteran.

Flagler County is known for it's beautiful beaches and small-town feel, but the rising cost of housing is making it feel just as unaffordable as some big cities and counties.

Time is running out for Central Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Milton to apply for free temporary roof repairs through Operation Blue Roof Program.

The store will feature a second-story sitting area, offer a pharmacy and host a liquor shop. But it'll be missing out on one notable feature.

In a release, investigators said the child — Jarius Murray — was last seen near the 400 block of G Street in Cocoa, wearing a black tracksuit.

After a transatlantic journey and a little detour, Disney's newest cruise ship is expected to arrive at its new home port.

SpaceX has announced two Falcon 9 rocket launches from Florida’s Space Coast on Veterans Day.

A setback for Brevard County’s big plans to welcome a long-anticipated train station for Florida’s fastest railroad - Brightline.

Palm Bay police are looking for leads following an alleged machete attack that left three people injured.

A representative from USA BMX presented a proposal for a large racing complex to the Palm Bay City Council Thursday evening, pitching it as a positive addition to the city that could help the troubled area known as “The Compound.”

Investigators said they're searching for a “suspicious male” after receiving several calls about his escalating behavior toward women.

For the first time, Florida is making rules for safe use of dangerous rechargeable batteries that have become a big part of everyday life.

The Cocoa Beach City Commission will hold the first reading of Ordinance 1694, a measure designed to combat misleading advertising practices linked to Cocoa Beach.

The Palm Bay City Council will consider a new agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation.

A 20-year-old man was arrested after showing photos of naked people to elementary-aged girls in Cape Canaveral last week, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

A fire at a Palm Bay home was “intensified” by several large lithium-ion batteries stored in the garage, according to fire rescue officials.