The sheriff said that the puppy had been kept in a bathroom without food, water or veterinary care, though its health finally deteriorated to the point that the women called in for a rescue.

Earlier this year News 6 discovered the Florida Department of Corrections does much more than just operate the country’s third-large state prison system. FDOC has been operating a quick-reaction force created to respond to problems or complaints centered around convicted criminals living in society.

Officials say a Brevard County deputy fatally shot a knife-wielding man who was “out of control."

A Brevard County school teacher connected to an alcohol-fueled house party involving students is seeking to get her case tossed out.

According to a Brevard Public Schools spokesperson, police lifted the shelter-in-place at all schools and determined the call was part of statewide “swatting calls” to schools.

Is a new playground too dangerous because of what a city didn't build for children?

Find out how Brevard County residents can stay informed before, during and after a hurricane.

SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites from the Space Coast on Monday evening.

This month, FinanceBuzz has released its list of the best Florida cities for retirees living on a budget of $2,000 or less each month.

SpaceX on Sunday night launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites to low-Earth orbit with a Falcon 9 rocket.

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.

A SWAT team struck a home in Cocoa Beach on Friday as part of a month-long drug investigation, according to the police department.

An undisclosed missile launches during a Department of Defense test from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Brevard’s Homeless Coalition is set to release its latest data, providing a snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness in the county. At least one volunteer says the state's camping ban law made it harder to find people to take part in the annual census.

Office supplies from Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital won’t be going to waste following the facility’s closure.

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

Matthew’s Hope provides a wide array of services for homeless people in West Orange County and in Brevard County, from transitional housing to medical help to a preschool for homeless children. But after a large donor had to cut back funding, the group's founder says they may have to cut services.

Lawmakers in Tallahassee will not be able to get a budget passed before the regularly planned end of the annual legislative session, with House and Senate leaders remaining at loggerheads over tax cuts. Gov. Ron DeSantis told News 6 he was concerned about one particular proposed tax change.

As dry conditions keep the fire danger high in Central Florida, Palm Bay Fire Rescue is staying very busy protecting lives and property.

SpaceX on Thursday launched its latest Starlink mission from Florida, sending 28 satellites to low-Earth orbit.

After a Brevard County teacher was found to have violated state law by calling a student by a “preferred name,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with News 6 to give his two cents on the matter.

A teacher not having her contract renewed over the use of student's "preferred" name has one member of the Brevard County school board calling for her to be able to keep her job.

Precautionary evacuations are underway as first responders work to contain two separate fires within the city.

A 911 dispatcher is being honored for her actions which may have saved the life of a pregnant woman in Indialantic.

Tensions ran high at a Brevard County School Board meeting Tuesday night as dozens of community members showed up in support of a Satellite High School teacher whose contract is not being renewed after she admitted to calling a student by a name other than their legal name without parental consent.

Supporters of a Brevard County teacher losing her job next year because she used a student’s preferred name without parental permission took their protests to the school board on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the district superintendent defended the decision in an exclusive interview with News 6’s Lisa Bell.

Brevard County property owners could be asked to help pay firefighters better.

From boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.

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.

In just one day, Brevard County’s oldest city will no longer have its own hospital.

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket for a second time Monday, bringing a sonic boom to Florida’s Space Coast.

The Sunshine State has plenty of interesting things to do and see. However, some parts of Florida make for a better vacation spot than others.

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.

It could be a double showing of rocket launches on Florida’s Space Coast as SpaceX is looking to launch two missions on Monday.

A rocket launch carrying the first batch of internet satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched Monday night after being delayed earlier this month.

The school district said the Satellite High AP teacher called a student by another name without a written permission slip from the student’s parents, as required now by Florida law.

A wreck prompts the closure of Interstate 95 in Brevard County.

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.

Deputies say a woman suffered several burns to her chest and throat after she was trapped inside a burning Merritt Island home.

A Mercedes driver faces murder charges in the deaths of his three passengers after a crash on I-95 in Florida.

The future of a troubled neighborhood known as “The Compound” is back on the table as the city of Palm Bay is discussing a new proposal for the area.

The Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.

Several Central Florida counties have issued a burn ban as dry conditions remain.

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.

Officials say no one was injured in a Titusville house fire.

A Brevard Zoo program has been planting and monitoring seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon. Recently, they reached a big milestone.

This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will start digging in the yards of a neighborhood that’s been at the center of a possible cancer cluster.

A Brevard County teacher who had been arrested in connection with a teen house party was placed on administrative leave at her new job after body camera video showing the night of the party was releas

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.

With so many people moving to Florida over the past few years, it’s little surprise that housing costs have become a big concern for many.

Three months after a teen party got out of control at a principal’s house, the state attorney’s office provided the first look on video of the criminal allegations against two former Roosevelt Elementary employees.

If you want to see some doggos hang 18 – yes, dogs have 18 toes – then head on down to the 13th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival.

A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to an Orlando hospital after he was injured -- not by a shark or sea creature -- but by a surfboard, Brevard County Fire Rescue says.

SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 launch from Florida’s coast overnight.

A Florida man was arrested last week after he reportedly shot himself outside of his workplace over a year ago, according to the Cocoa Police Department.

A 45-year-old man was arrested after he pushed and pulled a knife on workers at a Brevard County Subway restaurant, according to a news release.

SpaceX will try again to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center after scrubbing the launch early Saturday night. The launch is planned for 8:53 p.m., with backup opportunities possible until 12:42 a.m.

Since the start of 2025, there have been 12 outbreaks on cruise ships, mostly caused by norovirus, according to CDC records. In 2024, there were 18 outbreaks, also mostly caused by norovirus.

In a county struggling to pay firefighters a better starting wage than just $15/hour, millions to help find solutions could suddenly become available. But should all of the money to pay Brevard County's firefighters come from one county district?

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

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey sings about Florida’s Move Over Law.

USA Today has released its ranking of the best "small towns" in the southern U.S., highlighting some niche locales that many tourists might not know about.

At dismissal Thursday, students at Satellite High School rallied in support of a teacher who won't be returning to the classroom next year.

A Brevard County teacher lost her job after calling a student by a "preferred" name, according to district officials. But what do state rules have to say about the issue?

SpaceX has revealed plans to launch its latest Starlink mission from Florida’s Space Coast.

Thousands are signing a petition to try to help a teacher get her job back at Satellite High School. Brevard Public Schools said it isn’t renewing Melissa Calhoun’s contract for next year because she called a student by the name they wanted to be called by, not their legal name.

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

Mark your calendars! More Central Florida congressmen are hosting town hall events with constituents either on the phone or in person this month.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is set for its inaugural launch atop a ULA Atlas V rocket from Florida’s Space Coast.

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 scenario might be an option for Brevard Public Schools as it wonders what to do about some schools with declining enrollment.

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

It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.

A 79-year-old man was killed when his three-wheel motorcycle crashed into another vehicle on Thursday, Titusville police said.

The NTSB is investigating a video showing a private helicopter crash Sunday morning  on a softball field at the McKnight Family Sports Complex.

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.

Another Carnival Cruise ship will soon call Port Canaveral home.

Two people were airlifted to a hospital after a helicopter crashed in a baseball field in Rockledge, according to police.

A man arrested in Brevard County is accused of DUI after crashing an SUV into a school bus, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 26-year-old Ocala man riding a motorcycle on Merritt Island died in a crash which Florida Highway Patrol troopers believe was caused by a vehicle that turned into his path.

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!

Responding in large part to the impending closure of Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital, Health First says it’s fast-tracking efforts to build two new freestanding emergency departments in Brevard County.

It makes most of its money from cruise ships, but Port Canaveral also calls itself Central Florida’s gateway to global commerce. With President Trump’s tariffs on all international imports, some wonder how our local economy will be affected.

Last week, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is set for its inaugural launch atop a ULA Atlas V rocket from Florida’s Space Coast.

A 15-year-old boy says he's still shaken up over a fishing incident in a Florida woman's backyard.

A car erupted into flames on Wednesday afternoon along Interstate 95 in Brevard County, blocking traffic in the area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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

Police said the January party was attended by more than 100 juveniles, many of whom had been drinking and had access to alcohol available in coolers at the home owned by Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, who is the former principal at Roosevelt Elementary School.

The Republican primaries for Florida Senate District 19 and Florida House District 32 are part of a cascade of special elections brought on when Florida Sen. Randy Fine resigned his SD-19 seat, effective April 1, to run for the U.S. House District 6 special election.

If you need help getting out of an abusive situation, you can find shelters and groups in almost every Central Florida county.

These large lizards can reach up to 5 feet long in some cases, and they pose a potential threat to the state if left unchecked.

Cocoa Beach police have asked the public to avoid the area of a Winn-Dixie during an “active incident,” according to the police department’s social media.

A driver faces a charge of DUI manslaughter after his pickup truck fatally struck a man crossing the street in Titusville, according to police.

A 63-year-old Titusville woman riding a motorcycle in Brevard County fell from the bike after losing control of it and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

There's negative reaction from some people to a city council vote last week to re-add fluoride to Brevard County's largest water supplier.