A missing 4-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a body of water at an apartment complex, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

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

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

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

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

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.

Health First launched its second air ambulance, First Flight 2, this week. The new helicopter is officially in service and will be based in northern Brevard County. The plan for the new air ambulance had been in the works for years, but the timing of the launch couldn’t be better.

Orlando Health said that because of years of neglect and costly repairs, it will shut down Rockledge Hospital on April 22.

Brevard County Fire Rescue will soon no longer be allowed to transport patients to Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital.

Leaders in Rockledge are officially moving ahead with plans to try and stop the city’s only hospital from shutting down.

Concerns over the abrupt closure of Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital have prompted a special city council meeting in Brevard County, as local officials and residents push to delay the shutdown.

Orlando Health recently announced that it will close Rockledge Hospital, citing years of facility neglect and costly repairs.

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

Orlando Health is closing one of the two Brevard County hospitals it acquired last year after the previous owner filed for bankruptcy protection.

Legends about this restaurant have abounded for decades now. But how it started is a little more grisly.

California based Fatburger, dubbed ‘The Last Great Hamburger Stand’ is expanding its presence in Central Florida.

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

Brevard County firefighters prevented a burning hybrid car from further damaging a private school near Rockledge.

A 72-year-old man faces charges after deputies said he shot and killed his dog while frustrated at Florida Power & Light for not getting his power back on after Hurricane Milton.

Police arrested three people at Rockledge High School Friday after the school was put on lockdown because of a report of a firearm on campus.

Completely bat-infested: That is how one Rockledge woman described her apartment, and she says the owner isn’t doing anything to help.

Police are looking for Atraya Berardi, 16. She was last seen in the 900 block of Ocaso Lane in Rockledge, off Playa Del Sol Drive and Barnes Boulevard.

Deputies discovered that the dogs were left out in the heat, their food dishes contained vomit, and their water pails were filled with mold, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.

The office manager for a Rockledge law firm and her husband were arrested Tuesday, accused of stealing $1 million from the business over several years.

A 64-year-old man who was reported missing in Rockledge has been located and is safe, police said.

Rockledge police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to a deadly shooting at an apartment complex.

The incident occurred in the area of Ansin Road in unincorporated Rockledge, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

They signed petitions and took legal actions, but after years of fighting Brevard County, some people living on scenic Rockledge Drive can now only watch as their beloved trees are being cut.

A company that operates eight Florida hospitals filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, calling it a “necessary measure to allow the company to continue to provide necessary care to its patients in their communities without disruption.”

It was a small win in the ever-expanding epidemic that is draining seniors of their life savings – telephone, email and social media scams.

Years of controversial planning to clear road for large vehicles begins Monday

After years of debating whether or not to trim trees, Brevard County could finally come through with those polarizing plans.

This restaurant offers spooky tales with tasty treats. Just be sure to watch out for any lingering ghosts.

In a release, the school district announced that the employees received an email threatening a shooting at the school on Friday.

A 22-year-old man died after being found shot inside of a vehicle at a Rockledge apartment complex on Sunday evening, according to a news release.

While many people along the Space Coast felt the quake, its reach spread beyond just that region of the state.

This is a unique limited edition minted coin measuring plated with silver and 24kt gold. The Flip Coin is minted on one side with the official Super Bowl LVIII logo as well as the commissioners signature and the other side is minted with the dueling logos of the Super Bowl teams.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring CJ Kearns of Rockledge High School.

The attorney for the Rockledge Drive Tree coalition told Brevard County commissioners this week he wants the picturesque road on the Indian River to be put on the National Scenic Byways list.

A certified behavior analyst posted a $35,000 bond on Friday following his arrest on allegations he sexually abused a boy at his practice.

This restaurant offers spooky tales with tasty treats. Just be sure to watch out for any lingering ghosts.

In the seven years since Cisha and John Feather took over the little breakfast and lunch spot off Barton Boulevard, they've created a place where city officials, public servants, families and friends go for a meal and camaraderie.

For over a century, stately oak trees have lined Rockledge Drive, casting shade, creating an aesthetically pleasing view of the lagoon and making it a landmark in Brevard County for nearly its entire history.

Caroline Kent spent more than 30 years teaching students in Brevard County.

Whether you’re in the mood for concerts, festivals or live theater, there are plenty of choices across Brevard County.

The family and attorney of the student targeted in a hazing incident within Viera High School’s football team last month held a news conference Wednesday afternoon at the Fiske Boulevard Church of Christ in Rockledge.

A 47-year-old Rockledge man was killed in a crash when his pickup hit a curb and fence before later going into a ditch, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A drug bust in Rockledge led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of several kilograms of ecstasy, police said Friday.

Some of the best young athletes are headed to Iowa next week for the Junior Olympics, including a fencing phenom from Orange County.

The Brevard Achievement Center is helping adults with disabilities find employment and independence.

Rockledge police said officers have caught eight men so far this month either exposing themselves or offering sex to police in the parking lot, around the woods and in the bathroom at Dick Blake Park.

Parents, you may still be looking for a program that will get your kids out of the house this summer. There’s an option in Brevard County that will have your kids walking on to the green, but leaving with life lessons and new skills. It’s a free golf camp open for all kids ages 10 to 17 with a nearly 30-year history of mentorship that’s right on par.

Boys track and field athletes from Rockledge High and Miami Northwestern were disqualified from the Region 4-3A meet Thursday in Miami after a reported altercation between team members.

Another day of severe weather hit Central Florida and could still be a problem when you wake up tomorrow morning.

A traffic stop in Rockledge turned into a high-speed pursuit, reaching speeds of 150 mph, where a driver blew through a red light in a school zone, according to police.

A Brevard County man is accused of leaving a child in a running car while stopping in a kava bar.

A Brevard County man is accused of leaving a child in a running car while stopping in a kava bar.

Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings and watches swept through Central Florida Thursday night.

Police in Rockledge said they hope to arrest a second person in the case of a 15-year-old boy who was shot Sunday.

A community surrounds one Brevard County family after their son competes in the 2023 Super Bowl, bringing hope and inspiration to the surrounding community.

A man and woman were arrested after a an elderly woman in a Brevard County senior living facility was found with bruises on Christmas, according to arrest warrants.

Two state leaders are energizing efforts to clean the waters of the Indian River Lagoon in an attempt to save dying marine life.

It was like a Christmas miracle when some Central Florida families woke up to falling sleet and flakes in some areas Sunday. Some families captured the snow-like conditions and shared them with News 6.

7-year-old Vivian Sleeth likes to hug others and loves dinosaurs, but in May, her parents noticed something different.

A salesman going door-to-door in Rockledge last week is accused of stealing a dog from a resident’s front yard, according to police.

Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man near Rockledge Wednesday after he sped off from a traffic stop and crashed before trying to run away from troopers through a Publix, a report shows.

A 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing his grandmother to death in their Rockledge home has been indicted on murder charges.

The Rockledge Public Works Department Monday removed a bench on the Indian River that workers said was in danger of falling into the water.

Route 7 Adrenaline Warehouse is a recreational facility located in Rockledge that offers ten activities and attractions for those seeking to have “total, absolute, and mind-blowing FUN.”

Rockledge police investigate an incident at a home.

A 20-year-old man was injured in a Rockledge crash that partially blocked Brevard County roads, according to fire rescue officials.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday discussed the rollout and planned expansion of a multi-county opioid recovery network, speaking at a news conference at the Space Coast Health Foundation in Rockledge.

Starting Sunday, Brightline crews will ramp up test runs along a portion of newly double-tracked rail corridor in Brevard County — with trains accelerating up to 79 mph, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

A Rockledge police officer was injured in a Brevard County crash on Monday, according to the department.

A 20-year-old man was arrested for shooting an alligator with a pellet gun on Sunday, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has identified the elderly couple who were found dead in a ditch in an unincorporated part of Rockledge after they were reported missing by a family member Wednesday.

Deputies are investigating the deaths of an elderly couple found in a ditch in unincorporated Rockledge Wednesday afternoon, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

A holistic health products store that also houses rescued animals is asking Brevard County for a special exemption to keep all ten of its pot-bellied pigs.

The driver of an SUV lost control and crashed on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, shutting down the northbound lanes of the highway in Rockledge.

A strange arrest is made in Brevard County.

A man was found shot to death in Rockledge, police say.

A one-year-old corgi is back in her owner’s arms after going overboard on the Indian River in Brevard County Sunday afternoon.

A man accused of opening fire in a Cocoa restaurant’s parking lot and injuring someone early Saturday morning before attempting a getaway was found and arrested, according to the Cocoa Police Department.

For decades, Dick Blake remained a larger-than-life figure who touched countless lives along the Space Coast through his work as a coach and his activism in civil rights, education and politics.

The FHP investigates an eight-vehicle wreck on I-95 in Brevard.

A person was airlifted to a hospital after being burned in a house fire in Rockledge, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue officials.

A 74-year-old man is accused of chasing two people with a knife while riding an electric scooter, according to the Rockledge Police Department.

A Rockledge man is accused of violently attacking and trying to kill his girlfriend, telling her that she was going to dig her own grave.

A fatal crash is investigated in Rockledge.

Two separate chases through Brevard County leave a man locked up in the Brevard County jail, according to the sheriff's office.

City leaders said cancellation was out of abundance of caution.

The family said Marquis Davis’ dying wish as he fought the virus for six days was to get better and then get a vaccine.

Major cruise lines are starting to become more active in the United States as many are either returning from a first voyage this weekend or resuming service.

West Melbourne detectives are investigating the death of a child after a woman called them Friday evening asking for help, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.

Rockledge police are conducting a death investigation after the discovery of a man's body near railroad tracks along U.S. 1 early Sunday.

The victim said the passenger mirror hit her, then the trailer hit her and ran over her skateboard.

A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle after exiting her van following a crash in Rockledge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – A woman was shot during a robbery early Monday morning, according to the Rockledge Police Department. Cash was taken during the robbery at about 3:50 a.m. and the victim was shot in the hand, records show. AdThe 25-year-old victim, Tatyana Perry, owns the salon. Dispatchers said Perry reported that the suspect was a white male with a gun and that she was pushed over. Police said investigators didn’t know why Perry was at the store at 3 a.m.Dispatchers relayed she drove herself to the hospital.

A man suspected of injuring a West Melbourne police officer flipped a Jeep while fleeing from authorities in Rockledge. WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. – Police in West Melbourne say a 32-year-old man driving a stolen Jeep accused of injuring an officer was captured Friday afternoon in Rockledge after he crashed fleeing authorities. West Melbourne Sgt. While running from officers, Blake was holding a bag and continued to reach into it, alarming officers, according to the West Melbourne Police Department. Wanted: West Melbourne police are seeking this man and the Jeep he was driving.

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. – Brevard County handed out pallets of masks, gloves and hand sanitizer on Wednesday to small businesses in need of personal protective equipment. The county has been holding these kinds of giveaways for months since millions in federal relief money came in, and then the county commission approved handing out the small business kits. Even if a small business owner has taken advantage of this service before, they’re still welcome to come back again and take more. Joyce Brekke, the owner of the Cocoa Brevard Paper Company, said she wanted to feel safe around the office. The county said it will continue the free giveaways as long as the supplies last.