In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, NASA and others are hosting an event celebrating all things flight and space exploration, according to the agency’s website. The event will show everything from Thunderbirds, to the Artemis III astronauts, and other special exhibits.

The rain has moved on. The water hasn’t.

As families scramble to repair their homes and replace what they’ve lost in the flood, Brevard County Emergency Management issued an urgent warning Friday about another potential threat: predatory contractors looking to take advantage of disaster victims.

Following a major upset in the midterms this week, President Donald Trump is expected to speak at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida — a state that managed to hold on amid a massive wave of Democratic victories across the U.S.

A flooding concern is growing along the St. Johns River in Volusia County. County officials are warning water levels could rise enough to flood area roadways in the coming days, as heavy rain that fell in Brevard County earlier this week makes its way north.

The city held two flood recovery information sessions on Friday to address questions about insurance and cleanup. Insurance adjusters and several city departments were available to assist homeowners.

A flood advisory remains for people living along the St. Johns River, particularly in Lake, Seminole and Volusia counties, as water from the historic flood in Brevard County continues to drain. Here are where the sandbag sites are located.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is hosting a three-day festival of all things aerospace and the future of transportation. MAX POWER runs through Sunday and features three different park experiences, with exhibits, air shows, parades, meet-and-greets, tours and more.

Following a major upset in the midterms this week, President Donald Trump is expected to speak at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida — a state that managed to hold on amid a massive wave of Democratic victories across the U.S.

Brevard schools reopen after historic flooding as families question campus safety

The only road connecting dozens of Palm Bay Estates residents to the rest of their neighborhood washed away during Monday’s historic flooding. Three days later, they’re still relying on outside help just to get dinner.

Brevard County residents whose homes were damaged by recent flooding can now request free volunteer help with cleanup through a new online portal.

After severe flooding swept the region, a couple of cities in Brevard County have now lifted their boil water notices — with a few exceptions still in place.

One Palm Bay woman has lived in the same house for more than 30 years; everything is water-soaked and ruined after historic flooding swamped her home. Brevard County is opening up an assistance portal to connect flood victims with volunteers to clean up homes.

Following the historic rain event in Brevard county, water continues to drain into the St. Johns River.

Families living along the Saint Johns River near Lake Harney are stacking sandbags and watching the water rise, bracing for what could be a significant flood event early next week.

Brevard County’s school superintendent is stepping down. Dr. Mark Rendell will become the new vice president of Workforce Education at Eastern Florida State College.

COA Sandwich Shoppe puts a fresh spin on the beach-day sub, with freshly sliced meats and bread from a century-old bakery. It’s part of a larger Cocoa Beach dining concept with a hidden speakeasy-style lounge and full-service restaurant, backed by Backstreet Boys member Howie Dorough.

Looking for weekend plans? Here are six things to do around Central Florida Nov. 6-8, 2026, including Maker Faire Orlando, MAX POWER at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Halifax Art Festival, and more.

A Palm Bay homeowner is facing thousands of dollars in repairs after a 350-gallon graywater tank popped out of the ground during this week’s flooding, even though most of his yard was not underwater.

In Palm Bay, piles of mattresses, couches and personal belongings lined neighborhood streets as residents spent the day pulling waterlogged items from their homes after this week's flooding. For some families, it was the first time they were able to see the extent of the damage.

Brevard Public Schools will reopen all campuses Thursday, Nov. 5, after days of flash flooding shut down classrooms and triggered a state of emergency across the county.

A quieter weather pattern is settling into Central Florida , as cooler temperatures head our way next week.

Historic flooding across Brevard County is creating challenges for residents trying to cast their ballots on Election Day, forcing officials to relocate six polling locations as floodwaters continue to impact roads and neighborhoods.

After two days of widespread flooding across Brevard County, much of the attention has focused on Palm Bay. But tips to the News 6 Neighborhood Network have been coming in from people in other communities who say they’re dealing with the same problems.

As floodwaters begin to recede in Brevard County, the scale of the damage is becoming clearer: massive sinkholes, damaged homes, washed-out roads and entire neighborhoods cut off.

As floodwater rose inside Brittany Grant’s Palm Bay home, she and her son climbed onto the kitchen counter with their three dogs and waited for help.

After severe flooding sparked a state of emergency in Brevard County, the local school district announced schools will remain closed, along with several reasons why.

A Palm Bay man and his family were forced to swim to safety after a nearby canal overflowed, sending floodwaters rushing into their home and causing part of Fallon Boulevard to collapse.

Parts of Brevard County received more than 23″ of rain, causing historic flooding. See how much rain fell across Central Florida by county.

Flooding across Brevard County triggered rescues and evacuations Monday, shutting down roads and leaving some neighborhoods underwater as officials warned conditions were still dangerous heading into Election Day on Tuesday.

The Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Office announced Monday it will temporarily relocate a number of precinct polling locations to protect voters and poll workers.

The city of Cocoa Beach's utilities say the water system is trying to keep up with several inches of rain in the last 24 hours, and could overflow if people don’t limit their usage.

Brevard County officials described the rainfall as “borderline historic,” with water rising so quickly that stormwater systems could not keep up. In some areas, roads looked more like rivers as neighbors waded through waist-deep water.

Here’s where to find election results for the Brevard County races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

With grounds already very saturated from recent downpours, additional rain could lead to rapid runoff and localized flooding. We want to see your photos of what you’re experiencing or seeing in your neighborhoods.

Students in Brevard County will get another day without school as the district cancels classes for Tuesday amid widespread flooding.

A controversial new constitutional amendment will go before Florida voters on Tuesday — but before then, a handy new tool has been released to help homeowners determine how much they could save on their homes in particular.

After the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of its largest-ever undercover operation on Friday, News 6 has obtained a list of suspects who were nabbed in the investigation — including a local sports coach, Disney employees, and an ex-Mickey mouse character.

Two people were arrested in Titusville Friday after a baby was found alone in a car outside a store. Police says they found the child covered with a blanket, red-faced and sweating heavily inside the unlocked vehicle.

According to deputies, the child was playing in the room while the mother was outside on the balcony. Upon entering the room to check on the child, the mother found him unresponsive and immediately called for help.

A Melbourne Beach restaurant that was days away from closing its doors is still open after a Facebook post brought an outpouring of support from the community.

Brevard County voters will decide Tuesday whether to renew a half-cent sales tax that has helped fund Indian River Lagoon cleanup projects since it was approved in 2016, a decision supporters say could shape the next decade of restoration work.

Port Canaveral leaders are heading into the final stretch of a busy travel year with several major projects on the agenda.

A masked man found at a Planet Fitness in Titusville prompted a panic late last week, according to the police department.

A review of Promethean video boards conducted after one fell on a Brevard County elementary school student and killed him shows “no pattern of improper installations.” District superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell told school board members Tuesday that the district finished its review of the more than 3,000 video display boards at the county’s schools.

Strong winds, powerful surf and high tides continue to batter the central Florida coastline. In Satellite Beach, one resort was forced to close its beach access due to heavy sand erosion and dangerous dropoffs.

A combination of king tides and strong winds is causing flooding along Central Florida’s coastal counties and raising new beach erosion concerns. Here's what we've seen so far in Brevard and Volusia counties.

For millions of Americans who depend on Medicare, sorting through insurance coverage, prescription drug costs and annual plan changes can feel like an overwhelming assignment. Events are scheduled throughout Central Florida in the next few weeks to help seniors navigate that.

The City of Satellite Beach closed down its beach crossovers, while the County said it is monitoring the conditions, but nothing has risen to emergency levels.

NASA leaders said Artemis III is still scheduled for a summer 2027 launch, keeping the agency on pace for a key step in its effort to return American astronauts to the moon.

Hunter Russey’s family is remembering him as a kind, outgoing teenager who loved baseball, the beach and his friends after police said a West Melbourne business owner hit and killed him, then drove away.

Blue Origin is asking federal regulators to allow up to 50 launches of its New Glenn rocket each year from the Space Coast, a proposal that could bring more launch-day crowds, traffic and emergency planning demands to Brevard County.

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

Seminole County health officials have confirmed one case of locally acquired dengue in the Winter Springs area, prompting mosquito control crews to increase monitoring and reminding residents to use insect repellent and remove standing water.

Last week, five more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

The attorney for Aidan Perry, the 19-year-old accused in a crash that killed 15-year-old Isaiah Irizarry, said Perry is “absolutely beside himself with grief” and believed he had hit a deer, not a person, on a dark Brevard County road in June.

Florida keeps a rigorous standard for how votes are counted, and while each county’s system may vary, they must operate within the framework created by the state, which you can read on the Florida Division of Elections website.

A company that offers IT and engineering management services to companies at Kennedy Space Center is laying off workers. A Florida WARN Notice filed Oct. 16 shows that Aetos Systems is expected to lay off up to 126 employees working at Kennedy Space Center.

A 19-year-old man from Melbourne was arrested Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a teen, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Skywatchers caught a brief glimpse of a “space jellyfish,” though it was less vivid than last week’s launch. The effect appears when sunlight illuminates the upper atmosphere while the ground remains dark—a narrow twilight window that an early-morning launch may miss.

A heartbreaking update from the West Melbourne Police Department as they say a 14-year-old has died days after a hit-and-run left him severely injured. Police say 14-year-old Hunter Russey was taken off life support Saturday night, and the suspect in his death, Kavan Vishnubhai Patel, was rearrested on second degree murder charges.

State troopers say a motorcyclist died in a West Melbourne crash Saturday night. A crash report says it happened at the intersections of John Rhodes Blvd and Pummelo Street, just before 9:30.

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday at Calvary Church to remember Brevard County Agent Kevin Morris, a husband, father, coach and law enforcement officer killed while responding to a shooting call.

A Titusville teenager accused of raping and murdering his stepsister on a cruise ship will not be put on trial this year.

Discover Crydermans BBQ in Cocoa Village, Florida, a Central Florida barbecue favorite known for prime brisket smoked over oak, slow-cooked meats, flavorful sides and a welcoming communal dining experience.

News 6 takes a look at all of the proposed charter amendments in Brevard County during this year's upcoming general election.

As part of our commitment to providing you with what you need to make an informed decision in the 2026 elections, News 6 joined with the News Collaborative of Central Florida to present the Voting Central Florida 2026 Voter’s Guide. Here are the candidates for Brevard County School Board District 2.

The Florida Supreme Court has set aside Henry Lee Jones’ conviction and death sentence for the 2003 murder of Carlos Perez, ruling that prosecutors withheld evidence that could have helped Jones challenge the state’s case.

Newly-released 911 calls from the city of Palm Bay detail what school employees say led up to a video screen falling and killing an elementary school student last week. The caller tells a dispatcher that the boy was kicking the video screen. They had noticed the screen attachment was loose a week before and asked to have it repaired.

One week after losing both of her children in a murder-suicide, a Brevard County mother joined family, friends and neighbors Wednesday night for a prayer vigil honoring their lives.

A piece of space history is about to change hands. Neil Armstrong’s in-flight coveralls - the suit he wore while training for the Apollo 11 mission - are going up for auction next week through the American Space Museum in Titusville.

A West Melbourne business owner is accused of chasing a 14-year-old boy in his car after a reported burglary, hitting him and then driving away, according to police.

A Titusville man was shot by police after confronting officers with a long gun during a well-being check, then arrested on multiple charges after being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police say.

Melbourne Art Festival cancels 2027 event at Wickham ParkThe 2027 Melbourne Art Festival will not take place at Wickham Park as previously scheduled, organizers announced, citing rising costs and a lack of volunteers as key reasons for the cancellation.

A 32-year-old store owner was taken into custody on Tuesday morning after he struck a teenager and fled the scene, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.

A fatal single-vehicle crash has shut down the southbound lanes of North Cocoa Boulevard near Olsen Road in Cocoa, state troopers say

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and the wider community are mourning Agent Kevin Morris, a homicide investigator who died Saturday night in a fiery head-on crash while responding to a deputy-involved shooting.

One person died after a car crash in Brevard County on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon CRS-35 spacecraft to the International Space Station launched from Florida on Tuesday.

News 6 has compiled a list of the latest "book bans" from across Central Florida as state leaders push for districts to take more initiative.

Deputy Kevin Morris was killed as he was heading to the scene of a deputy-involved shooting. He was driving on I-95 when a driver, going the wrong way, hit Morris, leading to a crash that killed Morris and the 26-year-old female driver of the other car.

Brevard County deputies are searching for a woman they say shot a storage facility manager during a dispute over a unit Saturday morning in Palm Bay.

Deputies in Brevard County say one person is injured, but no suspect is arrested after a shooting at a storage unit Saturday. Deputies say it all happened at Stor All Management off Babcock Street in Palm Bay.

Two years after Hurricane Milton brought flooding, debris and wind damage to parts of Florida’s east coast, residents in Barefoot Bay are reflecting on what they came home to as the state watches Hurricane Isaias.

Parts of Brevard County are dealing with flooding and damage after heavy rain pushed through the area Thursday. In West Melbourne, a partial roof collapse occurred at the BK Technologies facility, located at 7100 Technology Drive. According to police, no injuries were reported in the incident, where rain may have caused part of the roof to cave in.

SpaceX is preparing for a future with more Starship launches from Florida’s Space Coast, and that could include a new 32-mile natural gas pipeline through Brevard County.

Parents and families at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay are grieving and demanding answers after a young boy was killed when a Promethean board fell from a wall onto him Wednesday. At pickup Thursday, many parents were emotional. Some said they were uncomfortable speaking on camera but shared the same concerns: How did the board fall, who is responsible and are other boards in the district safe?

Looking for things to do in Orlando this weekend (Oct. 9-11)? Here are six Central Florida events, including Cosmic Concerts, Freehand Fest, Beware the Night at Brevard Zoo, Orlando City soccer and more.

Brevard Public Schools launched immediate inspections of Promethean display boards across all of its campuses following the death of a 5-year-old student at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay.

Rockledge city leaders are expected to discuss potential plans Wednesday for the site of what was once the city’s only hospital, a year and a half after Orlando Health closed the facility and left residents driving miles for full-service care.

A murder-suicide investigation has kicked off in Brevard County after two children and a man were found dead inside a home on Wednesday, according to the Cocoa Police Department.

A 5-year-old boy died Wednesday after a video monitor fell on him at a Brevard County elementary school, according to the school district.

Brightline’s planned Cocoa station is still expected to open in 2030 despite the company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, local leaders said, calling the project a major transportation and economic opportunity for Brevard County.

Police in Palm Bay are stepping up their patrols around the city’s schools after a phoned-in threat.

A missing cat named Butterscotch has sparked a countywide search in Brevard County after she disappeared following a crash on Interstate 95 last week.

Port Canaveral is getting two new ships in 2027, and one of them just hit a major milestone. This week, MSC Cruises new ship, MSC World Atlantic, had its first float-out, moving from the construction dock to the harbor at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France.

A 63-year-old man was arrested earlier this week after he was caught trying to pawn a $2,000 comic book he said he got from a “deceased friend,” according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

A Brevard County neighborhood once known for its shaded streets is now lined with stumps after the county removed dozens of mature trees, saying their roots had made sidewalks unsafe and inaccessible.

SpaceX is setting up for a late-night rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast on Thursday.