In Brevard County, there are parks that host some events, but the tourism council says there’s no space for larger events like a fairgrounds can host.

Over 200 artists will set up in Wickham Park for the annual Melbourne Art Festival.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned anti-Indigenous rights protesters who disrupted two Anzac Day dawn services as hundreds of thousands gathered across the nation to commemorate their war dead.

A USPS worker was arrested in Melbourne after she drank alcohol at a house party she was delivering to and was later caught driving the wrong way in traffic, according to a probable cause affidavit.

A passenger airliner carrying 350 passengers aborted its takeoff from the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport on Friday evening before becoming stuck in the grass near the runway, according to a social media post by Melbourne’s mayor.

Three men were arrested last week after they were caught taking a sledgehammer to the parking lot of a seemingly abandoned building, according to the Melbourne Police Department.

As fire threats remain high in Central Florida, one family is feeling thankful that firefighters stopped a 30-acre brush fire that came within feet of their mobile home.

Musicals part of 2025/26 season at Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne.

A brush fire broke out Wednesday in Melbourne, creating lots of smoke in the area.

A Viera High School teacher who had previously been arrested on a domestic violence charge was arrested again after choking a woman at his Melbourne home, according to Brevard deputies.

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County posted a notification of potential hepatitis C exposure to patients who received treatment at a Melbourne clinic.

The City of Melbourne has issued a critical drinking water warning due to the presence of E. coli bacteria in the water supply.

The Melbourne Police Department is investigating a crash in the southbound lanes of U.S. 1.

Last week, nearly 30 restaurants in Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

The show is performing in Melbourne and Daytona Beach April 15-17

Melbourne police arrested a juvenile after several signs, buildings and a church were vandalized with "hate speech, racial slurs, and other forms of insensitive language and symbolism," according to a news release.

A Mercedes driver was arrested this week after a getaway along Interstate 95 led to three people being killed last week, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Have you ever wanted a piece of airport carpet inside your home? Well — here is your chance!

The ranking looks at factors like graduation rate, college readiness, and scores on state assessments.

Video of the incident shows her yelling at the boys, claiming she had a right to "protect my property and my house."

Piles of trash and other sketchy activity have been going on for years at a house on Seneca Drive in Melbourne, where neighbors say squatters moved in. Florida law says that to kick them off the property, authorities need permission from the homeowner, but in this case, the homeowner’s dead.

Australians will go to the polls on May 3 with high costs of living and a shortage of housing key issues likely weighing against the government.

The widows of two Melbourne firefighters who died from cancer contracted in the line of duty are still being denied benefits they are supposed to receive under Florida law.

For the second time in a week, the Brevard Zoo has announced the passing of another one of its animals.

Indian Harbour Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Melbourne are the latest cities to agree to have their police officers train with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

On Monday, a 63-year-old woman from Orlando called News 6 for help as she has tried for over 10 days to get in contact with anyone from Social Security.

More federal spending cuts are impacting Central Florida. This time, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is closing office space for Social Security. DOGE said it’s closing the Social Security office on Dairy Road on May 16.

In a social media post on Monday, the zoo shared that Doc “passed away despite our best efforts to manage his ongoing mobility and health issues”, and succumbed to complications related to his age.

A teacher at a daycare in Melbourne was fired and arrested after fellow staff said she picked up a child and dropped him, according to police.

A clinic in Melbourne is under investigation after several patients may have contracted a disease at the facility.

Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his new Ferrari team was pressure tested in Australia, where he finished a disappointing 10th on debut, and was frustrated by a bad strategy that cost him a potential victory, and constant radio chatter throughout the difficult race won by McLaren’s Lando Norris.

McLaren’s Lando Norris has won a chaotic rain-affected Australian Grand Prix, his first victory at Albert Park, with the British driver just managing to stay ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen following a third safety car late in the race.

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start after the British driver qualified in eighth for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.

We all knew it’d be a bit of a chore to either get up early or stay up late to see the lunar eclipse, but it’s evident some Central Floridians couldn’t miss it.

The Space Coast Strawberry Festival welcomes families to its two-day event with activities including fair rides, an arts and crafts village, food and drinks, live music and more, according to its website.

Let the festivities begin!

A 65-year-old woman died in single-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon after suffering an apparent medical episode, according to the Melbourne Police Department.

During the two-year gap between closing Daily Bread and opening apartments that will be built for homeless people on Apollo Boulevard called Providence Place, the team will serve the community through mobile outreach like food trucks.

The Daily Bread, a homeless outreach center that served hundreds of people in the Melbourne area is set to close in a matter of weeks, and a meeting Tuesday could finalize the next step.

A seizure ended with a crash that left the driver in critical condition on Friday afternoon, according to the Melbourne Police Department.

Experience cultural enrichment with Brevard County’s IndiaFest, a celebration of Indian culture through performances, music, food and more.

There’s no cure and the statistics are discouraging, but there’s a mobile app that’s creating hope for people living with ALS and their caregivers.

Pie-eating contests, family fun and more are heading to Melbourne this weekend with the annual Strawberry Fest.

A 79-year-old Melbourne man sparked a Silver Alert on Wednesday after his car was spotted along Interstate 4, according to the police department.

Emma Raducanu says she “couldn’t see the ball through tears” and struggled to breathe after spotting a man who was “fixated” on her during a match.

February 2025 turned out to be an unusually warm month for Central Florida, with temperatures consistently running above average.

Two men have been arrested after allegedly trying to break into a Rockledge business during Hurricane Milton, according to the city of Rockledge.

A car went up in flames in the middle of Interstate 95 in Brevard County.

A juvenile is in the hospital after being struck by two vehicles in Melbourne, according to police.

The new Melbourne Founders Museum at Crane Creek celebrates the rich history of the area, highlighting the contributions of former slaves who founded the city.

Two weeks after she and her best friend were both bit by a shark on a Bahamas vacation, a young woman in the hospital was ready to go home Friday.

The National Treasury Employees Union and former IRS employees say around 100 or 1/3 of employees at the Orlando offices received their termination letter on Wednesday or Thursday. Why workers say this could impact you.

Dubai police detained a man who caused Emma Raducanu distress by exhibiting “fixated behavior” toward the British star at a tennis tournament.

The Saint Katherine Greek Festival invites everyone to eat, drink, dance learn at Brevard County’s oldest food and cultural festival, according to the event’s website.

Billed as a "special workshop," the meeting lasted nearly four hours, as the mayor, city council members, and residents weighed in on the current state of affairs and potential solutions.

Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania.

Amnesty International is urging French lawmakers to reject a bill this week that would ban headscarves in all sporting competitions.

Emma Raducanu lost to Karolina Muchova after an emotional first set in which a spectator was ejected at the Dubai Championships.

Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools.

On Sunday, we’re in for some gusty winds from the southwest as a strong cold front approaches.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner accepting a three-month doping ban deal was slammed by his fellow tennis professionals on Saturday.

The person appears to have been living in a wooded area off Palm Bay Road, according to Melbourne police.

A couple of crashes on Interstate 95 are creating delays in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An Australian hospital is examining its patient records after a nurse claimed online to have killed Israelis.

Tour performing in Melbourne and Daytona Beach.

Two Central Florida women who were injured in a shark attack while swimming in the Bahamas are now recovering in Brevard County.

He told investigators that he and his father had been fighting after he'd gotten a plate of food, according to police.

Sprouts Farmers Market has announced plans to expand its reach in Florida by opening up over seven new stores in the state.

Republican state Rep. Debbie Mayfield of Melbourne lashed out Wednesday against Gov. Ron DeSantis after his administration blocked her from qualifying to run in a special election to replace outgoing Sen. Randy Fine.

Heading into 2025, many workers may be looking for a new place to advance their careers and get more of what they want from their jobs.

A 79-year-old Melbourne man was killed Tuesday morning after his vehicle was found in a retention pond, according to the Melbourne Police Department.

A teen was arrested after a missing 13-year-old girl out of Satellite Beach was found at a home in Melbourne, according to the police department.

A teacher at an elementary school in Melbourne has been named Brevard Public Schools’ 2025 Teacher of the Year.

With highs now climbing into the 70s, Central Florida is no longer in the top 10 for the coldest January on record

There’s new pressure to replace a soup kitchen and start building apartments for the homeless. In Melbourne, where helping the homeless has become a big issue in recent years, the city council is calling on the Daily Bread outreach center to close within months, not two years, as previously expected.

New Jersey based late-night restaurant chain Fat Shack announced its plans to open its second location in Florida later this year.

Moments after Alexander Zverev’s loss in the Australian Open final, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of the tennis star's ex-girlfriends who have accused him of physical abuse in the past, saying “Australia believes” them.

Australians are celebrating and protesting across the country as Australia Day draws attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal election.

Novak Djokovic has posted a scan of his injured left hamstring on social media more than 24 hours after being booed at the Australian Open when he quit playing one set into his semifinal because of what he said was a torn muscle.

Australian Open champion Madison Keys credits therapy with helping her understand herself, and that helped her become a better tennis player.

Why is everyone so angry at what long has been known as the Happy Slam.

Ormond Beach is the latest Central Florida city to remove fluoride from its drinking water.

American player Ben Shelton has criticized some of the questions and comments made by post-match TV interviewers at the Australian Open after reaching the semifinals at the Grand Slam tennis tournament.

A Maine coon cat named Mittens accidentally flew three times between New Zealand and Australia this month after her cage was mistakenly left in the plane’s cargo hold.

Iga Swiatek's latest lopsided win at the Australian Open has come in the quarterfinals against Emma Navarro.

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

Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a third consecutive Australian Open championship will continue after she got past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a surprisingly difficult quarterfinal.

Iga Swiatek’s one-month suspension for failing a drug test will not be appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

The screw holding the net in place at the Australian Open’s main stadium has been jarred loose during defending champion Jannik Sinner’s fourth-round victory over Holger Rune.

Elina Svitolina has rallied from two breaks down in the first set and taken 11 of the next 12 games in a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Veronika Kudermetova to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the third time.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have set up a quarterfinal showdown at the Australian Open.

Alexander Zverev has reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fourth time and will face Tommy Paul next.

Coco Gauff dropped a set but came back to beat Belinda Bencic and reach the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner has defeated 46th-ranked Marcos Giron of the U.S. 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 at the Australian Open.

Gael Monfils has joined Roger Federer as the only men to reach the Australian Open’s fourth round at age 38 or older since the tournament field expanded to 128 players in 1988.

Iga Swiatek has described her performance as perfect after a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open.

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.

Danielle Collins has gotten into a back-and-forth with a booing crowd at the Australian Open after eliminating a local player.

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.