NWS: High rip-current risk for Space Coast
The National Weather Service has issued a high rip-current risk alert until 7 p.m. across the Space Coast.
View ArticleAirplane makes emergency landing at Cocoa landfill
A Cessna 172 Skyhawk made an emergency landing about 12:45 p.m. on a landfill access road at the Central Disposal Facility in Cocoa.
View ArticleOfficials extend boil-water alert for parts of Brevard
Melbourne officials have extended a precautionary boil-water alert across a sizable portion of the city through Tuesday, if not longer.
View ArticleSenior bullying a 'new phenomenon' for Brevard, nation
Loss of independence, control can lead to bullying in those not-always-golden years
View ArticleBikers, veterans mark Memorial Day at Cocoa graveyard
Somberly, about 50 motorcyclists and war veterans held hands over hearts and saluted.
View ArticleAirplane makes emergency landing at Cocoa landfill
A Cessna 172 Skyhawk made an emergency landing about 12:45 p.m. on a landfill access road at the Central Disposal Facility in Cocoa.
View ArticleLast sermon: Ceremony honors Titusville pastor
Longtime pastor, chaplain, who shepherded a Titusville congregation through shuttle disasters and hurricanes set to deliver his last sermon on Sunday.
View ArticleIndividuals step up to plate to aid church members
A local builder, as well as the mayor of Cocoa Beach, each pledged Sunday to help a small Cocoa church whose members were left holding useless gift certificates after a local restaurant closed earlier...
View ArticleNew spring training incentive no hit for some
Florida has a new fiscal game plan to keep its spring training lineup of baseball teams from jumping to the Cactus League in Arizona.
View ArticleVideo: Kaitlyn Hunt's dad discusses support for his daughter
Kaitlyn Hunt, 18, attended Space Coast Pride at Wickham Park in Melbourne on Sunday. Thousands have supported the lesbian teen, who faces sex charges, via social media or with "Free Kate" T-shirts.
View ArticleSoldier died doing 'what he was supposed to do'
Maureen Miller, whose son, Staff Sgt. Robert Miller, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, will be the guest speaker at a Memorial Day commemoration in Cocoa.
View ArticleWinning Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Titusville
Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $89,843.89 each, the Florida Lottery said Monday.
View ArticleMerritt Island ceremony honors Memorial Day
Ron and Denise Malowsek wanted their granddaughters to learn about the sacrifices of those who died while serving the nation in military uniform.
View ArticleFire breaks out aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship
Fire broke out Monday aboard a cruise ship on its way to the CocoCay, Bahamas, forcing the Grandeur of the Seas to dock in Freeport to be "evaluated," the cruise line said.
View ArticleHundreds line Rockledge Memorial Day parade path
The Statue of Liberty smiled and waved at hundreds of Space Coast spectators Sunday afternoon, holding her golden torch aloft in the sunshine.
View ArticleVeterans offer a somber salute at Cocoa cemetery
Sunday, a wreath-laying ceremony occurred at the gravesite of Emory Bennett, Brevard County's sole Medal of Honor recipient.
View ArticleFBI: Man tried to open door on Alaska Airlines flight
A passenger on a U.S. commercial flight has been arrested after witnesses say he tried to open an emergency exit during the plane's descent.
View ArticleIs a new inlet the answer for Indian River Lagoon?
With harmful algae blooms becoming an annual occurrence, officials are mulling the idea of a new inlet in the Indian River Lagoon.
View ArticleSometimes, it feels great to 'bee' nerdy
Of the 85 kids who have won the National Spelling Bee, only one became an instant movie star.
View ArticleBrevard forum to address impact of mental illness
Law enforcement leaders and social service providers will gather Thursday for a free public forum to discuss issues of mental health and public safety in Brevard County.
View Article