Florida’s no stranger to strange and awe-inspiring locales, but it turns out that the Sunshine State also gets points for size.

A final resting place for African Americans that dates back to the Civil War has been vandalized.

No students were injured after a Brevard Public Schools bus was involved in a crash in Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

As a blast of cold air blankets Central Florida, cold weather shelters are starting to open across the region.

A semitruck lost control on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, striking a tree off the road and catching fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

SpaceX is planning for an overnight launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from the Space Coast, according to a news release.

The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival is returning to Brevard County for five days filled with exhibits and more.

For many, the best part of achieving a milestone is treating yourself to a nice hot meal.

The future of the giant balloon that planned to take people to the edge of space from Brevard County is unknown after court records show the company behind the audacious plan was served an eviction notice on Friday.

New video from the Palm Bay Police Department shows how an officer caught a running juvenile suspected in a series of vehicle burglaries.

The Palm Bay City Council has unanimously voted to support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to move NASA's headquarters to Brevard County.

The spacecraft was supposed to fly across the Gulf of Mexico on a near loop around the world. Data from the spacecraft indicated it reached an altitude of 90 miles and a velocity of 13,245 mph. SpaceX says the craft’s six engines appeared to shut down, and contact was lost just 8 1/2 minutes into the flight.

Maybe far away, or maybe real nearby, you can catch “Annie The Musical.”

A 60-year-old man was struck and killed by a train in Melbourne, according to police.

In 2019, Florida lawmakers passed SB 426, a law designed to provide cancer benefits for first responders, including firefighters, diagnosed with 21 specific types of cancer.

It’s been a problem some say has gotten worse in recent years, now once again, Melbourne is talking about what to do about the homeless population.

Melbourne is the latest city to vote to remove fluoride from its drinking water.

It’s only a couple of weeks into 2025, and researchers are already examining which areas of the U.S. are primed for success.

SpaceX is ramping up for a mid-week launch of NASA’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 from Kennedy Space Center, according to a news release.

Everything, from the hardware to the onboard software and mission control computers on the New Glenn rocket, is newly built from scratch.

A 22-year-old Palm Bay man was killed when he was struck by a car on State Road 528, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

SpaceX plans to launch another Falcon rocket from Brevard County on Monday, according to a news release.

A “female” was killed in a house fire in Brevard County on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.

Two massive great white sharks have been spending the first few weeks of the New Year swimming in waters off the coast of Brevard and Volusia Counties.

The way is paved for safety work to begin on seven railroad crossings throughout Melbourne, Cocoa and Brevard County upon the reciept of a highly sought-after $4.9 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.

Disney Cruise Line shared new details on a new class of vessel that’s part of its recently announced expansion.

Although the exact method of transmission is unknown, it is believed that the dolphins came into contact with infected birds.

The Space Coast’s newest rocket will not launch over the weekend as planned, according to Blue Origin.

A missing 72-year-old man is considered endangered after he was last seen leaving his Brevard County home and leaving behind his phone and medication, according to sheriff's officials.

SpaceX is readying for its next Starlink mission launch from Florida’s Space Coast on Friday morning.

Former Rep. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre, stepped down from the state House District 3 seat last week, and state Sen. Randy Fine, R-Brevard County, will exit his Senate District 19 seat on March 31 as they run in special elections for congressional seats.

State Road A1A reopened near Patrick Space Force Base on Thursday after “law enforcement activity in the area” closed the road in both directions.

Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey asks the public to avoid the area near Patrick Space Force Base.

Blue Origin is readying for the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket from Florida’s Space Coast.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed relocating NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to the Kennedy Space Center on Florida’s Space Coast.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Merritt Island on Wednesday at the Kennedy Space Center.

This week, the Florida Wildlife Hospital announced on social media that positive cases of bird flu are appearing in Brevard County.

A 25-year-old Merritt Island man was cited for his role in the Brevard County Christmas boat parade crash that sent three people to the hospital, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

SpaceX launched another Starlink mission launch from Florida’s Space Coast

Blue Origin on Monday revealed plans for the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket from Florida’s Space Coast.

Three masked individuals stole three vehicles from a rental car area at the Melbourne Orlando International Airport on Monday afternoon.

Have you ever tried to deal with Brevard County’s government agencies and thought, “there has to be a better way.” Now is your chance to suggest a change.

If you’re hearing rumors about when the brand-new mega-rocket from a company other than SpaceX will launch from our Space Coast for the first time on a test flight, you’re not alone.

SpaceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 launch from Florida’s Space Coast on Monday afternoon.

A fire erupted at a residence on Carrick Road in Port St. John on the afternoon of Dec. 20, causing significant interior damage but no reported injuries.

An upcoming cat-centric event in Brevard County promises to be the furr-st convention on the Space Coast all about felines.

Detectives reported that she had been shot to death, and the investigation revealed that she had been in a romantic relationship with 22-year-old Travion Dean.

A police officer who got burned saving his dog when their house caught on fire is almost ready to go back to work, with the help of the community.

SpaceX successfully pulled off another Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast on Friday night.

Yekaterina Belaya went out to a store on Sept. 28, 2014, and never returned to her Melbourne home. Ten years later, investigators say her body has been found at the bottom of a retention pond not far from her home.

Multiple reports of shots fired in West Melbourne led up to the arrival of an injured victim at a hospital, according to police.

Here's a continuously updated calendar of rocket launches on Florida's Space Coast.

Several touring Broadway shows are coming to Dr. Phillips Center, King Center, The Sharon and Peabody Auditorium.

The best part about living in Central Florida is the endless amount of happenings going on!

With 2025 finally kicking off, many parents might wonder just how well their local school district performed last year.

Another Central Florida city is starting a conversation about a chemical in your tap water.

If you think elections are once every four years, think again. They’re not even only in November. In Florida, voters potentially have at least one election every year. That’s because many local governments have elections in “off” years, and 2025 is no exception.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests will be able to immerse themselves in rocket science and space exploration at KSC’s most well-known launch site.

The Brevard Renaissance Fair is heading back into the area for another year of magic.

On New Year's Eve, a Falcon 9 brought to a close the most prolific year ever for launches here.

Yesterday, the world said goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100

A homeowner returned fire after a suspected car burglar fired at them in a Palm Bay neighborhood, according to police.

Next month, Central Floridians will be able to meet all of their lawmakers in one room and tell them what they want the Florida Legislature to do. Here's how.

SpaceX pushed their plans for a Monday morning launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from the Space Coast to early Tuesday.

Local environmentalists are speaking out after a ruling from a three-judge panel of the 5th District Court of Appeal rejected a Titusville “right to clean water” city charter amendment.

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket at midnight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, laden with a payload for Astranis.

Blue Origin now has the license to attempt a first launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

There are some horror stories how winning the lottery actually turned out to be the worst thing for some people, but not for two people from Brevard County.

An appeals court has rejected a voter-approved measure that sought to establish a “right to clean water” in the Brevard County community of Titusville, saying it conflicted with state law.

The end of 2024 is approaching, and it’s time to ring in the new year!

One person suffered minor injuries after a small plane hit some power lines and crashed in Melbourne Thursday evening.

It's the final week if Jeff Bezos still thinks his space company can launch its brand-new rocket on its maiden flight before 2025.

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.

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.