Firefighters got a five-acre brush fire under control Thursday in central Brevard County, which burned near a church and a school in the Palm Shores area.

At least two homes were evacuated in the Mims area due to a vegetation fire that was sparked by a fatal crash on Interstate 95, according to a Brevard County spokesperson.

The city of Melbourne has officially named Shane Leech as its new fire chief.

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall, the musical earned 12 Tony nominations, including an eventual best actress winning trophy for Adrienne Warren in the title role.

In an email to parents, the school principal wrote that the ongoing vaping problems on campus have sparked "environmental concerns in student restrooms."

Unbeknownst to the owners, 80 to 100 teenagers showed up to their Melbourne gated, waterfront Airbnb, police said, for a house party with alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine.

2024 U.S. Open runner-up Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel to recommend changes to the women’s tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about competing in certain events.

Max Verstappen says it is “no fun” to drive Formula 1’s new cars and sweeping changes for 2026 mean it no longer feels like F1.

Melbourne police continue to search for a man accused of attacking officers outside a hospital before escaping custody.

The latest report may seem bad enough, but experts warn that there's something even worse yet to come.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame says Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes.

The Space Coast Food & Wine Festival returned to Downtown Melbourne’s waterfront with top local restaurants, cocktails and bites from favorites like Chez Quan, Crush XI, Meg O’Malley’s and Fuego + Salt — and it’s already building buzz for next year.

A judge rules that a Brevard County woman who claims police mishandled a sexual battery investigation after she was raped as a child in 1990 can pursue a negligence lawsuit against the City of Melbourne.

Carlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam of singles victories with his Australian Open title, but there was some solace for the man he defeated, 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic.

Carlos Alcaraz thinks he might get a small kangaroo tattooed on one leg.

A bitter start this morning, with temperatures in the low to mid 20s across the area

A man died after the pickup truck he was driving through Melbourne crashed into a concrete pole, according to police.

A missing child alert was issued early Friday for a 16-year-old boy in Brevard County.

Coco Gauff has shattered her racket in frustration after losing to Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Parts of Australia have sweltered in record temperatures close to 50 degrees Celsius or 122 Fahrenheit during a prolonged heat wave.

Learner Tien's tennis trajectory has risen under Michael Chang's guidance.

One minute, it was Jessica Pegula eliminating Madison Keys, the defending champion at the Australian Open, from the tournament.

Novak Djokovic has advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals after Jakub Mensik withdrew from their fourth-round match because of an abdominal injury.

Jannik Sinner made a dramatic comeback at the Australian Open, overcoming cramps and getting benefit from the tournament's extreme heat policy to beat Eliot Spizzirri.

Naomi Osaka has toned down her walk-on outfit and turned up the heat in a second-round win over Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open.

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 Coco Gauff have advanced to the third round of the Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka has made a fashion statement and quite an entrance to the Australian Open.

With a very offbeat style of play and even more unique body art, Oleksandra Oliynykova stood out in her Australian Open loss to defending champion Madision Keys.

Priscilla Hon has helped her Canadian opponent Marina Stakusic leave the court in a wheelchair during the Australian Open.

Iga Świątek acknowledges she has room for improvement in her quest for an Australian Open title to complete a career Grand Slam.

Zeynep Sönmez has stopped a game to help an ailing ballkid during her first-round win over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Australian Open.

Corentin Moutet uses an underarm serve on match point to secure his first-round victory at the Australian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled expectations on Day 1 of the Australian Open that attracted a record 100,000-plus fans to Melbourne Park.

The Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony turned into a Roger Federer celebration.

Many locations experienced multiple hours at or below 32 degrees, making this a rare and impactful cold snap for the region.

The 1 Point Slam isn’t likely to be a one-hit wonder.

Roger Federer is on a long-belated farewell tour at the Australian Open, which he dubbed the “Happy Slam” during his playing days.

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open.

There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, there’s one city that’s better than the rest.

A new bill filed this week could redesignate 40 different roadways across the state after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Nick Kyrgios says he’s not fit enough to play singles at the Australian Open but will compete in doubles with his good mate Thanasi Kokkinakis at Melbourne Park.

Aryna Sabalenka has describes the tennis schedule as “insane” and plans to skip some tournaments this year to avoid injuries or burnout.

The message was received through the Brevard Public Schools email system on Jan. 7 and referenced a potential attack at the campus, according to a news release.

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An annual renaissance fair in Brevard County canceled its 2026 event earlier this month because it could not find a venue, but another renaissance fair will go on in Melbourne next month.

Police are investigating a fatal crash from over the weekend in Melbourne and are looking for the public’s help.

If you’re looking for a fun, educational, and immersive day out, the Brevard Zoo is the place to be. Celebrating 31 years as a community-built zoo, this spot is all about getting up close with amazing animals and exploring nature like never before.

The 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.

The 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.

An 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.

Hundreds 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.

Melbourne Main Street wants to know who took two giant Christmas decorations from a downtown display.

Police say one man died and another was injured in a shooting at a Melbourne apartment complex.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a motorcyclist involved in the crash was transported to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

Central Florida’s newest Trader Joe’s grocery store has been given an opening date in early December, according to the chain.

The Australian government says children under 16 will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a legal challenge.

Police say a 17-year-old Melbourne boy was arrested on allegations of trying to enter a school with a loaded handgun.

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

After Orlando ties record lows, News 6 meteorologist Julie Broughton says warmer temperatures and sunshine are expected by the weekend, with 80s likely and mostly dry conditions across Central Florida.

An ensemble of 374 bagpipers has claimed a new world record by playing AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top.”.

A child was airlifted to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children after a crash involving their electric dirt bike and a vehicle in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon, according to a news release.

This week, U.S. News & World Report has revealed the best places to retire in 2026.

Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children under 16 from having accounts.

A Delta Air Lines flight is forced to make an emergency landing at Melbourne Orlando International Airport.

While the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.

Just in time for summer, pest-control company Terminix has released its annual report on the most bedbug-infested cities in the nation.

Central Florida is expected to see sunny skies and warmer temperatures this weekend, with the added reminder to set clocks back as Daylight Saving Time ends. Stay tuned to News 6 Pinpoint Weather for the latest updates.

The Melbourne Police Department is seeking information about a hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old bicyclist on Wednesday morning.

Last week, another 11 Central Florida restaurants were forced to temporarily shut their doors after a visit from a health inspector.

Teachers at nine high schools in northeastern Australia discovered days before an ancient history exam that they had mistakenly taught their students about the wrong Roman ruler — Augustus Caesar instead of his predecessor, Julius Caesar.

Last week, rough waves and heavy winds pushed dense sargassum seaweed onto Florida beaches, trapping hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings. Now, the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center is caring for 650 baby sea turtles rescued in the last few weeks.

City officials said the leak caused wastewater to enter a nearby storm drain, which flows directly into the Eau Gallie River.

Troopers said the man was traveling northbound in the outside lane when an unknown vehicle struck the rear of the motorcycle.

They complained, called law enforcement, and contacted their county commissioners, and now, some neighbors can finally celebrate seeing homes they said were overrun by squatters get knocked to the ground.

The old record was set back in 2015.

A judge has denied bond for a 29-year-old man charged with sparking California’s deadly Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in its history.

Last week, a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were told to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

A Brevard County woman who was raped as a child in 1990 will be allowed to refile a negligence lawsuit against the City of Melbourne after a judge agreed with the city’s request to dismiss her original complaint.

It’s a showcase of showdowns in the Sunshine State.

Deloitte Australia will partially refund the Australian government for a report filled with apparent AI-generated errors.

Disney and Make-A-Wish have teamed up for more than 45 years. Florida drivers can purchase the specialty license plate at any Florida DMV or local county tax collector’s office.

Blake Walker Jones, 25, was arrested following an investigation into multiple lewd acts committed inside the store, police said.

A motorcyclist was killed early Monday in a crash in Melbourne, according to police.

Some of the safest cities in the nation can be found in Florida, according to the latest study released by U.S. News & World Report.

A proposal to rename part of a road in Melbourne to honor Charlie Kirk failed to pass during a city council meeting, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

The FHP says a 76-year-old Melbourne man was killed in a wrong-way crash on U.S. 1 in Flagler County.

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According to the release, the incident began as a domestic argument when the suspect – later identified as 22-year-old Quentin Mosquera – “discharged a firearm, striking the victim one time.”

A SKYWARN spotter reported a funnel cloud around 11:18 a.m., which was later confirmed by the Daytona Beach Air Traffic Control Tower and a contract observer.

Australia has set a new target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by between 62% and 70% below 2005 levels by 2035.

Rain chances increase as a more active weather pattern sets up across Central Florida.

The Melbourne mayor says he will seek to rename a roadway to honor Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was assassinated in Utah.

A major engineering project has reversed the flow of water in a century-old canal to protect the Indian River Lagoon and restore a natural watershed divide in Brevard County.

One of Australia's largest banks has agreed to pay a record $160 million in penalties for corporate misconduct.

A 50-year-old Palm Bay man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash with an SUV, according to Melbourne police.

Fans may be excited to learn that Trader Joe’s is planning to open up several new stores — including one here in Central Florida.

On Wednesday afternoon, Florida leaders came out to provide their thoughts after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed during a college event at Utah Valley University.

Friday will mark two since the death of a toddler, and police still haven’t said who shot the little girl.

Last week, 13 more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

A weak tornado caused minor damage to a home as well as uprooted a tree in Palm Bay on Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.