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Spectators already camping out for SpaceX Crew-9 launch Saturday
With NASAโs CREW-9 mission set for Saturday, Space View Park is expected to fill up with excited spectators eager to witness the historic launch. NASA reports that despite recent storms, preparations remain on schedule.
โFeels likeโ temps ramp up, tropical moisture lingers in Central Florida after Helene. How does the weekend look?
With deep moisture lingering, high humidity levels are expected across Central Florida.
โA long way from that:โ NASA not โwriting off Boeingโ after Starliner mission failure
NASA says itโs sticking with Boeingโs Starliner for future crewed missions despite the capsuleโs failure to bring home two astronauts who remain stuck on the International Space Station.
Are you in a Florida evac zone? Hereโs how to check ahead of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is expected to arrive as a Category 4 storm in Florida on Thursday, bringing tons of heavy wind and rain to the Sunshine State.
Senate chairman demands answers from Brevard County hospital, others that denied care to pregnant patients
Hospitals are facing questions about why they denied care to pregnant patients and whether state abortion bans have influenced how they treat those patients.
Florida private school principal, wife accused of stealing $49K in state voucher money
The principal of a private Christian school in Palm Bay and his wife were arrested Monday, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in Florida school voucher money.
2 up, 4 down: Diminished Crew-9 to make room for stuck Starliner astronauts
The next crew rotation to the International Space Station will launch with a pair of open seats to make room for the stuck Starliner astronauts.
Activists fight annexation request from Mormon Church that could expand Orlando
Orlando City Council is deciding on whether or not to grant an annexation request that has many community members and activists upset.
New Melbourne police headquarters has victim interview and community rooms, K-9 kennels
Melbourne, like so much of Central Florida, has grown so fast โ and so has the police department, now with almost 200 officers, outgrowing its old buildings.
โTakes a team to keep it clean:โ Volunteers for Saturday Brevard County beach cleanup
To celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, Keep Brevard Beautiful is looking for more volunteers to get results picking up trash at popular parks.
The Brevard Zoo plays an integral role in Indian River Lagoon restoration
The Brevard Zoo is a draw for visitors from across Central Florida. But one of the zooโs core missions is to make a difference closer to home. A portion of every ticket sold goes toward the Restore Our Shores program.
Multiple political races in Brevard County with no incumbent
The election is just weeks away and politics is heating up in Brevard County. Because of term limits and a retirement, there are at least four races with no incumbent, and all the districts include Melbourne.
FALL GUIDE: Here are the must-do Central Florida fall festivals, events, mazes to check out
While Florida doesnโt really feel like fall because, well, itโs always hot here, we can make the most of the season by doing all the typical fall things.
Up close with the Space Balloon: Company shows off capsule after latest test flight
The closest access yet to how a balloon ride to the stratosphere will work was shared with reporters and Space Perspective employees Thursday as the company's Voyager ship docked with its Neptune capsule at Port Canaveral.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport helps local economy take flight
Fifteen years ago, when the housing market crashed and the Space Shuttle program was coming to an end, there were real concerns about the future in Melbourne.
US Senate panel OKs action against Steward Health Care CEO for defying subpoena
Members of a Senate committee looking into the bankruptcy of Texas-based Steward Health Care have adopted two resolutions designed to hold CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt for not testifying before the panel.
Giant space balloon โSpaceship Neptune-Excelsiorโ completes 2nd test flight in Titusville
After completing its first test flight in 2021, Space Perspective announced it has successfully flown and landed its giant space balloon called โSpaceship Neptune-Excelsior.โ
12 downtown Melbourne security cameras now in use following crime, homeless concerns
One of the major stories in Melbourne over the last few years has been safety downtown. Now, more than $100,000 has been spent on a dozen new security cameras.
Arrest made in bomb threat at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, police say
A โsuspicious incidentโ temporarily caused Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School to be evacuated on Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release.
FAA proposes fine against SpaceX over unapproved launch plan changes
The Federal Aviation Administration wants to fine SpaceX for allegedly failing to follow license requirements for two 2023 launches from Florida locations.
Brevard County school bus driver accused of pushing student, putting hands around childโs neck
A Brevard County school bus driver was arrested after pushing a 12-year-old student and putting his hands around the childโs neck, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
13-year-old arrested at Cocoa Beach school in school shooting threat case
A 13-year-old boy was pulled from class and arrested after Cocoa Beach police say the student threatened to shoot up a school online, according to a news release issued Monday.
โWe have a homeless problem:โ What is Melbourne doing about it?
News 6 viewers said the number of homeless people on the streets of Melbourne has risen over the last few years, and they are concerned about what is being done about it.
36-year-old Melbourne man killed in Brevard County crash, troopers say
A 36-year-old Melbourne man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Brevard County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Safety plans derailed: Melbourne, Florida East Coast Railway clash over crossing upgrades
Tensions are rising in Melbourne as the city tangles with Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) over proposed safety upgrades at local train crossings.
Man accused of using child as human shield while ordered out of vehicle at gunpoint in Brevard
A man arrested in Brevard County is accused of driving off from an attempted traffic stop, then using a young child as a human shield while he was ordered out of his vehicle at gunpoint, according to the sheriffโs office.
This Melbourne food pantry has been getting results for more than 50 years
The South Brevard Sharing Center has a long history of helping those in need. The nonprofit on Hibiscus Boulevard traces its beginnings to 1971. Thatโs more than 50 years in Melbourne, Florida.
Central Florida school districts address safety amid threats, rumors, weapons on campus
With students at Central Florida public schools now about a month into their classes, a fair shake of primary and secondary campuses in our coverage area have already experienced some form of disruption in response to perceived threats.
Melbourne High School to become 1st in Brevard district to test new metal detectors
Melbourne High School will be the first public school in Brevard County to test out new metal detectors for students.
SpaceX announces Crew 9 launch date with 2-person crew from Space Coast
SpaceX released a new potential launch date for its Crew 9 mission. This launch will mark the first time a human spaceflight mission will take off from the Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
SpaceX launches โBlueBirdsโ communications satellites from Florida coast
The launch is set to send five communications satellites โ dubbed โBlueBirdsโ โ for AST SpaceMobile into orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting near Melbourne school was trying to flee to South Florida, police say
The suspect had been trying to flee South Florida, and he was eventually captured at a bus stop, police said.
Police officer at Melbourne middle school hears gunshots; body found at store near campus
Stone Magnet Middle School in Melbourne was locked down after an officer at the school heard gunshots nearby, leading to a homicide investigation.
โAnother historical moment:โ Spectators gather for Polaris Dawn launch from Florida Space Coast
SpaceX successfully launched its historic Polaris Dawn mission Tuesday morning from Kennedy Space Center.
Workout Anytime of Merritt Island and Titusville hold annual 9/11 memorial climb
Monday on 'Breakfast With Bridgett,' a local gym invited the public to visit and honor the victims of 9/11 with a memorial stair climb.
Bicyclist struck, killed by suspected drunken driver in Titusville, police say
A 41-year-old man faces DUI manslaughter charges after he struck and killed a bicyclist in Titusville, according to a news release.
These are 5 of the top flea markets in Central Florida. Hereโs where to find them
Flea markets can be a load of fun. And some of the state's top flea markets can be found right here in Central Florida.
Brevard sheriff praises deputies, good Samaritans who pulled driver out of sinking pickup
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey in a glowing social media post thanked several deputies and good Samaritans credited with pulling a man from a sinking pickup truck that had fallen from the Pineda Causeway.
Commissioners to vote on developing former Titusville golf course into housing
Brevard County commissioners will vote Thursday on a controversial plan to develop a former golf course into a site for hundreds of homes.
Woman arrested in West Melbourne hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist
A 24-year-old woman was arrested in a hit-and-run crash that injured a motorcyclist earlier this week, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.
Brevard commissioners to vote on controversial plan to develop former golf course into new housing
Brevard County commissioners are voting on a controversial plan to develop a former golf course into a site for hundreds of homes.
Write-in candidates drop out, giving election victories to Brevard elections supervisor, tax collector
Two of Brevard Countyโs top officials were reelected for a new term in office this week after the write-in candidates they were facing in the November election withdrew their candidacies.
Trooper Steve on Patrol looks at legality of fishing on Florida bridges
A viewer was curious whether it was legal or not to fish from the Max Brewer Bridge. I found this a really good excuse to drive out to our space coast.
Melbourne family faces $12K electric bill after meter tampering
A Melbourne family has been stuck with a $12,000 electric bill after their power company discovered someone had tampered with their meter limiting how much usage was being reported.
SpaceX executes successful Starlink mission after being cleared to launch again
After being grounded over an accident with its first-stage booster last week, SpaceX is once again launching Falcon 9 rockets.
Traffic light added to fast-developing Palm Bay intersection due to rash of crashes
Demands for more red lights at busy intersections are happening as Central Florida's second largest city continues to grow.
โWatched in horror:โ Florida man arrested after diver was fatally entangled in boat propeller
According to court records, he took a couple out on his boat for their first dive back in 2020, though the wife was sucked under into the propeller when he put it in reverse.
Jimmy Buffett titled an album โA1A.โ Now the Florida road bears his name
On Friday, the city of Key West formally rededicated A1A in Buffettโs name and unveiled the new sign for the A1A Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.
FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket booster fails to land properly
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring an investigation into what went wrong with the landing of a SpaceX rocket booster that launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Wednesday.
18-year-old Palm Bay High School student faces charges after stabbing classmate, police say
An 18-year-old student at Palm Bay High School faces charges after stabbing another student in the stomach with a pair of scissors, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Student stabbed in stomach with scissors at Palm Bay High School; 1 arrested
Palm Bay High School was temporarily placed on lockdown on Monday afternoon after at least one person was stabbed with a pair of scissors, according to Brevard County Schools.
โCould be extreme:โ Polaris Dawn crew to face harsh radiation environment in pursuit of altitude record
The crew attempting the first commercial spacewalk next week will go further away from Earth than any astronauts since the final Apollo mission, but soaring three-and-a-half times higher than the International Space Station will come with additional risks.
โVery pleased:โ Florida leaders react to Port Canaveral abandoning new cruise terminal plan
The day after a big change of plans for building a new cruise terminal, the state of Florida says it's happy Port Canaveral isn't favoring the giant cruise industry over another vital part of the local economy - space.
Cost nears $140M for Amazonโs โProject Kuiperโ site on Space Coast
Amazon is investing another $19.5 million to build a storage and processing site at Kennedy Space Center for "Project Kuiper," an internet satellite constellation not unlike SpaceX's Starlink.
Man accused of attempted murder in bike theft turned stabbing, Melbourne police say
A man arrested in Melbourne is accused of stabbing the owner of a bicycle that he was trying to steal, according to police.
Gov. DeSantis awards $5.8M for Titusville roadway meant to bolster aerospace industry
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Valiant Air Command, Inc. Warbird Museum in Titusville.