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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — State workers are still working to figure out what led to the initial crash that sent an SUV into a fireworks store in Brevard County, leading to a massive fire that sent fireworks shooting into the sky. I happened around 4:20 p.m. at the Phantom Fireworks on West New Haven Avenue in West Melbourne. READ: FHP: West Melbourne man dies after crashing SUV into fireworks store, sparking infernoTheodore Murray said he saw the store go up in flames. “I thought, ‘Dude, they’re not going to be able to control this, this is going to take a while because it’s a fireworks store,’” he said. Watch: 1 dead after car crashes into fireworks store, starting blazeA million dollars worth of fireworks was set off during the fire, officials said.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County’s new school board chairman said it’s time for the disruptive behavior in classrooms to come to an end. On Monday, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey announced the measure on Facebook LIve. READ: ‘Most prolific school discipline policy’ coming to Brevard County, but few specifics announcedThe teacher’s union is also supportive of a plan to make teachers and students feel safer in their classrooms. Brevard Federation of Teachers President Anthony Colucci said right now, many teachers aren’t feeling protected in the classrooms. READ: FHP: West Melbourne man dies after crashing SUV into fireworks store, sparking infernoVideo: ‘Most prolific school discipline policy’ coming to Brevard County, but few specifics announced Brevard County school and law enforcement leaders have announced they’re looking to make big changes to the district’s student discipline policy.

A Falcon 9 rocket is set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 3:39 a.m. Wednesday.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Did you know you could feed a bear for a day for $10? Brevard Zoo is asking for donations on this Giving Tuesday, or as the zoo is calling it “Giving ZOOday,” to help care for its three rescued Florida black bears. The zoo is hoping to raise $25,000 to cover the cost of diets, enrichment, toys and more for the three bears, Cheyenne, Brody and Betty. Here’s what the zoo says donations of different amounts can do to care for the bears:Read: Brevard County Zoo project adds new designs$10: Could feed 5-year-old Cheyenne for a day. Photos: Brevard Zoo asks for donations to help care for Florida black bearsExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 8 Brevard Zoo bears The zoo is hoping to raise $25,000 to cover the cost of diets, enrichment, toys and more for the three bears, Cheyenne, Brody and Betty.

At the halfway point in NASA's Artemis 1 mission, the unpiloted Orion moonship is chalking up a near-flawless flight, mission managers said Monday, beaming back spectacular images of Earth disappearing from view as it was eclipsed by the moon.

A fireworks store in Melbourne went up in flames after a car slammed into the building Monday afternoon, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County school and law enforcement leaders have announced they’re looking to make big changes to the district’s student discipline policy. The chair of the Brevard County School Board is pushing for a major overhaul that some are calling “the most prolific school discipline policy” the district has ever had. However, the school board chairman has not yet revealed any specifics about what’s included in the policy. The chairman said he will call an emergency meeting next week to draft the policy with help from the sheriff, state attorney, and teacher and school support staff unions. Channel 9 reporter Ashley Edlund is working to gather more details on what the newest school discipline policy could entail.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Eight future crimefighting canines need names and the Brevard County sheriff is asking for the community’s help to choose them. Sheriff Wayne Ivey said the bloodhound puppies are getting ready to start their training for their futures as K-9 officers. He said two additional female dogs from the litter are taking on a brand-new role as part of a new educational partnership with the Brevard Zoo’s Barnyard. There are four female pups and four male pups that need names. Ivey said two of the 10 puppies were already named by K-9 handlers.

Days after the Brevard County School Board ousted the superintendent, plans are underway for a new school disciplinary policy in Brevard Public Schools.

A federal appeals court has rejected an attempt by a chapter of the conservative group Moms for Liberty to block restrictions that the Brevard County School Board placed on public participation at board meetings.

A federal appeals court rejected an attempt by Moms for Liberty to block speech restrictions at school board meetings.

Brevard Zoo is hoping people use Giving Tuesday to help their Florida black bear residents.

The anti-mask, anti-LGBTQ group Moms For Liberty brought the lawsuit

A helicopter crashed at the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville on Sunday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — After some delays, you might be able to catch a launch this weekend. SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday, carrying a Dragon cargo capsule from Kennedy Space Center. Read: ‘Magnifique’: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space CoastThe rocket is set to blast off from Launch Complex 39A at 2:20 p.m.Read: Brevard Public Schools superintendent to leave position, search for new leader starts soonThis cargo will help deliver science equipment and supplies to the crew at the International Space Station, including a study to grow dwarf tomatoes in space. Read: Brevard Zoo to release 2 rescued sea turtles Wednesday in Cocoa BeachChannel 9 will stream the launch live here. Watch this video of the Artemis mission below:VIDEO: NASA’s Artemis I rocket begins journey to moon NASA and others around the world are celebrating another historic moment on Florida’s Space Coast.

Orion, which launched into space atop NASA’s mega rocket over a week ago, is preparing to enter into distant retrograde around the moon Friday afternoon.

SpaceX on Saturday will try again to launch a Commercial Resupply Service mission to the International Space Station.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is bringing back its Christmas decor for the holidays and adding a new nighttime show that will take visitors on a journey through space.

A crash caused multiple lane closures on Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Thanksgiving Day, according to the Florida Highway Patrol website.

A 65-year-old Cocoa Beach man was fatally struck after walking into the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 1 Wednesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man died in a Titusville crash Wednesday after the car he was driving went airborne and hit two poles, police said.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County’s school district will soon start its search for a new leader after Superintendent Mark Mullins agreed Tuesday to start negotiating his exit. The transition could come before the end of this school year, but there’s discussion underway about holding a special meeting as soon as next month. “The resounding information that I got from everyone was that Mark Mullins was a great man, and he is a great man,” School Board Vice Chairwoman Megan Wright said. School board member Jennifer Jenkins said she still believes Mullins is the man for the job. READ: Despite some recovery, officials worry Subtropical Storm Nicole will further erode Brevard beaches“I am 100% concerned about this decision,” she said.

This professional sand sculptor wasn’t too spaced out when she decided to recreate NASA’s mega moon rocket on Cocoa Beach.

Artists near and far are heading to Cocoa Beach this weekend to participate in this year's art show.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA’s Orion spacecraft completed its closest flyby of the moon earlier Monday, coming within just 81 miles of the lunar surface. Now, Orion is preparing to enter an elliptical orbit around the moon where its systems will be put to the test. READ: NASA’s Artemis I rocket begins journey to moon after launching from Florida’s Space CoastLater this week, teams plan to place Orion into a distant retrograde orbit that will take it 40,000 miles past the moon before its return to Earth, allowing teams to test out the spacecraft’s system. The Artemis 1 mission is expected to conclude on Dec. 11, when Orion splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, but not before a major test of the spacecraft’s heat shield during re-entry. READ: ‘We are going’: Artemis I successfully blasts off from Cape CanaveralVIDEO: NASA’s Artemis I rocket begins journey to moon NASA and others around the world are celebrating another historic moment on Florida’s Space Coast.

The Brevard Zoo is set to release two sea turtles into the ocean near Cocoa Beach on Wednesday morning, according to a release by zoo officials.

The Space Coast Office of Tourism has kicked off a special marketing campaign to assure potential visitors that Brevard County has avoided the brunt of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole — and the county is fully open for tourism, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida man is behind bars facing a list of charges after deputies say he sped on a highway and then tried to escape by running across it. >> Read more trending newsThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that its deputies pulled Zachary Sibert over after he drove 110 mph on I-95. Zachary Sibert Sibert was charged with driving without a license and resisting an officer. (Brevard County Sheriff's Office)Deputies said they found Sibert hiding in the back seat of the vehicle as it approached the area. He posted bond and was released from the Brevard County Jail, according to online records.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX has plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape Canaveral Force Station Monday night. The rocket will be carrying a Eutelsat 10B communications satellite, which will give in-flight broadband data and video connectivity to countries around the world. The Falcon 9′s first-stage booster will be expended. Video: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space Coast SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket early Thursday morning from Florida’s Space Coast. (James Tutten, WFTV.com)©2022 Cox Media Group

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX announced that it is preparing for Falcon 9′s launch of Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station on Tuesday. The spacecraft will be delivering supplies to the International Space Station, with a drone ship landing in the Atlantic Ocean. The launch will be at 3:54 p.m. from the Kennedy Space Center. Read: Space plane landing at Kennedy Space Center likely source for mysterious sonic boomWatch Channel 9 for live coverage of the launch. Video: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space Coast SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket early Thursday morning from Florida’s Space Coast.

After previously sailing this year out of Fort Lauderdale and Europe, Royal Caribbean says its fifth ship in its Oasis class will now call Port Canaveral home for at least the next two years.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida continues to see very cloudy skies, with continuous rain and temperatures in the 50s. But the evening, light scattered rain will continue with plans to break up overnight. By Monday morning, we may continue to see mostly light showers linger. As we head into Tuesday and Wednesday, another batch of rain is set to develop with heavier spots near the coast. Black Friday will bring one more round of showers before another cold front clears us out and cools us down next weekend.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX has plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape Canaveral Force Station Sunday night. The rocket will be carrying a Eutelsat 10B communications satellite, which will give in-flight broadband data and video connectivity to countries around the world. The Falcon 9′s first-stage booster will be expended. Video: SpaceX launches rocket carrying French satellite from Florida’s Space Coast SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket early Thursday morning from Florida’s Space Coast. (James Tutten, WFTV.com)©2022 Cox Media Group

One or more suspects remain at large following a fatal shooting in Titusville early Sunday, according to a news release.

A 73-year-old man from The Villages was killed in a Lake County crash Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A 60-year-old man has died in a crash in Brevard county, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened this morning at 8:35 a.m. on Satellite Boulevard and North Cherven Avenue. FHP said that for an unknown reason, the car ran off the road and struck a tree. Read: FDLE issues missing child alert for Brevard County newbornHe was pronounced dead on the scene, law enforcement said. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A 60-year-old man from Melbourne was killed Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Brevard County.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County deputies have arrested two suspects involved in recent shootings in DeLand. On Friday, deputies arrested Damarion “Taz” Mims and Elijah “Lala” Bruten in connection with shooting at an occupied vehicle on Oct. 29 in DeLand. Both suspects, 18, are currently being held without bond at the Volusia County Branch Jail. Read: Cloudy skies and cool temperatures on Saturday, rain on its wayLaw enforcement operations will continue in the Spring Hill area in cooperation with DeLand Police Department as investigations into several recent shootings remain active. Bruten was charged with possession of a concealed firearm, possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent, possession of cannabis under 20 grams, and no driver’s license.

A Florida Missing Child Alert for a Palm Bay newborn was canceled after the baby was found safe on Sunday, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Law enforcement officers are investigating a suspected murder-suicide in Satellite Beach Friday, according to the police department.

The USSSA Space Coast Stadium was transformed into a field of dreams for 15 families adopting 17 children Friday. Read: Disney buys unfinished cruise ship to make over, add to its fleetTyrel has lived with the Little family for six months but was no stranger to them. Jocelyn Little worked in public schools as a behavior technician and said she worked with him for a semester before he was moved to a different placement. Read: ‘I felt trapped’: Home-selling offer left families nationwide facing legal troublesJocelyn Little and her husband, Bryan Little, met Tyrel again at an adoption event. “These children have now secured a loving home for the rest of their lives,” Scarpelli said.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Satellite Beach police and Brevard County deputies are investigating a death on Friday. Police said the death happened in the 100 block of Grant Avenue. Channel 9 is working to gather additional details including the identity of the victim and how they died. Read: ‘How much time will I get for a homicide?’: Kissimmee teen charged in stabbing death of teen girlStay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A wave of art in the form of upcycled surfboards is coming to the Brevard Zoo this weekend. Zoo officials said more than 25 artists were chosen to turn used surfboards into works of art for the “Bold Boards: Visions of Florida” exhibit. The boards will be displayed throughout the zoo from Saturday through April 23. Photos: Art exhibit featuring upcycled surfboards coming to Brevard ZooExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 15 Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)VIDEO: Fundraising for Brevard Zoo’s Aquarium and Conservation Campus project nearly half complete The fundraising campaign for the Brevard County Zoo’s Aquarium and Conservation Campus is nearing the halfway mark with more than $47 million raised.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — With NASA’s Artemis I on its mission around the moon, NASA is now giving space lovers a way to track the Orion spacecraft on its historic mission. The Artemis Real-time Orbit Website, or AROW for short, allows users to track the spacecraft’s flight as it happens. Artemis I: How you can track Orion in real time (NASA)NASA engineer Richard Garodnick said the technology used in AROW can be applied to other future space missions. You can access AROW and track Orion here. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 52 NASA Moon Rocket NASA's new moon rocket lifts off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Titusville police released the identity Thursday of the 64-year-old motel owner who they say was shot and killed Wednesday by a man who was staying there.

A man is locked up after shooting another man in the back twice while chasing the victim through Mims, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Residents impacted by beach erosion due to Hurricane Nicole can now get emergency replacement sand. Coastal erosion has shown up in parts of Florida’s east coast after Nicole’s impact, including Melbourne Beach. Watch: Wilbur-by-the-Sea man, 89, recalls riding out Hurricane Nicole in beachside homeBrevard County residents who were impacted by the beach erosion can now contact the county for authorization to replace sand. See: Anchor washes ashore in Cocoa Beach during Hurricane NicoleContact the Brevard County Natural Resources Management department to put in your request. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Chloe Stack, a college student in Georgia, has ties to the space coast: her father, Peter Stack, was a senior engineer at a Company called Sev1Tech, a contractor for NASA.

A Titusville motel employee is dead and his accused killer is in the hospital with a self-inflicted wound after a shooting Wednesday morning, according to police.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Titusville police are investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday morning. It happened at the Siesta Motor Inn on 2006 Washington Avenue. Titusville High School was on lockdown but has received an all-clear, according to law enforcement. The scene remains under investigation. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Lettuce will be on the menu again this year for Florida manatees in an effort to slow the starvation deaths of the beloved marine mammals.

The Officers of the United States Attorneys recognized investigators Tuesday in Seminole and Brevard counties for helping to put those who prey on children behind bars. Each department has investigated more than 100 child exploitation cases and put away 100 criminals. Photos: Seminole, Brevard investigators honored for work on child exploitation casesExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 8 Seminole, Brevard investigators honored for work on child exploitation casesSeminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma and Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey accepted awards on behalf of the investigators. Watch: NASA’s Artemis I rocket begins journey to moon after launching from Florida’s Space Coast“We find dedicated, professionally trained to make it their lives’ work to protect abused and neglected and abandoned children,” Lemma said. Read: Walt Disney World picks developer for 1,300-unit affordable housing projectEach investigator was awarded separately in an off-camera ceremony.

As the Artemis I mission rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday morning, people from across Central Florida came out to watch the flight.

NASA’s Artemis I moon mission launch packed nearby parks, as many came to witness the historic moment.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Teams at NASA are making their final preparations for the next launch attempt for NASA’s Artemis I mission. The two-hour launch window opens at 1:04 a.m., marking the third Artemis launch attempt. The 25-day uncrewed flight around the moon will test the capabilities of both the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft. The SLS liquid hydrogen tank is being topped off and will continue to be replenished as the liquid oxygen tank continues filling. pic.twitter.com/CZ988YUnzV — NASA_SLS (@NASA_SLS) November 15, 2022Video: NASA set for launch of Artemis I moon rocket from Florida’s Space Coast Teams at NASA are making their final preparations for the next launch attempt for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission.

The Florida Department of Health Brevard County is providing free Narcan nasal spray kits to help reverse the impacts of drug overdoses, according to a release by the department.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Some Brevard County residents will have a chance to pick up food items at no cost Tuesday morning. Farm Share, a nonprofit that aims to help food-insecure residents in Florida, will distribute free, fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods in Palm Bay. READ: Walmart offers to pay $3.1B to settle opioid lawsuitsOrganizers said the giveaway will be held in conjunction with Rep. Randy Fine. The Nov. 15 event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at Fred Poppe Regional Park, located at:370 Championship Cir., Palm Bay, Florida 32907Farm Share Food Distribution Flyer Farm Share, Inc. will hold a food distribution event in Palm Bay on Tuesday, Nov. 15. READ: 15 sea turtles released after rehabbing in the Florida KeysTuesday’s food giveaway will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will operate until supplies run out.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Teams at NASA are making their final preparations for the next launch attempt for NASA’s Artemis I mission. NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft have been sitting on its launchpad for more than a week and survived winds from Hurricane Nicole. Read: NASA: Moon rocket endured hurricane, set for 1st test flightThe planned launch for Wednesday at 1:04 a.m. will be NASA’s third attempt to send Artemis I around the moon. Watch: NASA leaders confirm discovery of artifact from space shuttle ChallengerThe last two launch attempts were scrubbed due to technical issues with the rocket. Read: Space plane landing at Kennedy Space Center likely source for mysterious sonic boomTanking operations are set to take place Tuesday afternoon.

At Pier 220 under the A. Max Brewer Bridge, Pier 220 General Manager Samantha Ablan said even though Wednesday’s Artemis I launch attempt is at 1:04 a.m., the restaurant with a direct view of Kennedy Space Center and launch pad 39B expects to stay open late.

Brevard County and the city of Titusville is planning for major congestion in and around Kennedy Space Center Wednesday because of the Artemis I launch.

People who want to view the Artemis rocket launch on the Space Coast may want to check out these spots.

The Space Launch System (SLS) heading for the moon on Wednesday, Nov. 16 for the Artemis I mission will be the most powerful rocket ever to launch by far.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA’s Artemis 1 mission is scheduled to launch early Wednesday. NASA plans to launch the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft from Florida’s Space Coast at 1:04 a.m.Read: NASA: Moon rocket endured hurricane, set for 1st test flightEngineers resolved questions about some hurricane-damaged insulation. NASA set for Artemis 1 launch after checking mega moon rocket for hurricane damageArtemis 1 is an uncrewed flight test around the moon. The launch of the new rocket has been delayed several times due to technical issues. Read: Two NASA spacecraft detect biggest meteor strikes at MarsIf the rocket goes up, Channel 9 will have live coverage Wednesday.

NASA is counting down to this week's planned liftoff of its new moon rocket after an evaluation of hurricane damage.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disaster Recovery Centers for those impacted by Hurricane Ian will reopen on Monday, FEMA has announced. Locations around the state temporarily closed last week due to severe weather brought on by Tropical Storm Nicole. Dates and locations include:Orange County:Nov. 14 - Nov. 17: Downey Park, 10107 Flowers Ave, Orlando, Florida 32825Osceola County:Nov.14 - Nov. 16: Buenaventura Lakes Library, 405 Buenaventura Blvd., Kissimmee, Florida 34743Nov. 18 - Nov. 20: Veterans Memorial Library - St. Survivors can go online, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. For response and recovery updates on Hurricane Nicole, click here.

Anybody with a sharp eye walking along Cocoa Beach would have noticed a few signs that a hurricane had just passed through the area.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying two Intelsat satellites Saturday morning. The launch took off at 11:06 a.m. as scheduled. The INTELSAT G-31/G-32 mission launched two satellites into geosynchronous orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40. Read: Popular Ponce Inlet restaurant damaged in Hurricane Nicole, owner promises to rebuildWatch the liftoff in the video above.

MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. — In Brevard County, damage assessments are still underway. Drone 9 flew over Melbourne Beach and captured the erosion that is happening there. Channel 9 has learned that it may take weeks to add up the full impact of Hurricane Nicole. The county has deemed more than a half-dozen homes and buildings in the areas of Melbourne Beach and Satellite Beach unsafe. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 97 Tropical Storm Nicole The path of destruction left behind by Tropical Storm Nicole in New Smyrna Beach.

Brevard County is already pursuing a new $8.5 million renourishment project after Hurricane Ian just six weeks ago, but now beach program manager Mike McGarry says that expense could double.

COCOA, Fla. — A 68-year-old Port Canaveral man died early Thursday morning after he was rescued from a yacht while Hurricane Nicole was bearing down on Brevard County. When police and firefighters arrived, they said they found the couple on the boat as it was being battered by the waves and the dock. Firefighters said they managed to get on the boat and started CPR on the man, who was later identified as Thomas Whittle. During the rescue attempt, officers said the yacht broke loose from the dock and began to drift. Whittle later died.

Elissa Kissell gave birth to baby Asher through C-section during the height of Hurricane Nicole. Elissa had a C-section planned for next week but she said her coworkers jinxed her son into being born early.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Brevard Zoo is back open on Friday after closing for Hurricane Nicole. Zoo officials said their facilities made it through the storm without any significant damage. The zoo was closed Wednesday and Thursday due to the storm, but reopened during regular business hours on Friday. Zoo officials said visitors can just expect to see some debris cleanup throughout the day. Read: Brevard Zoo announces winning Thanksgiving-themed names for turkey chicksClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A woman who braved Tropical Storm Nicole while in labor is spending Friday morning with her baby boy. Watch: Volusia residents see some homes damaged, partly washed away during worst of NicoleShe was scheduled to undergo a cesarean section to give birth next week. Watch: ‘It’s unsettling’: New Smyrna Beach residents wake up to widespread damage following NicoleHowever, her contractions started getting stronger and stronger Wednesday night. Her husband drove through strong winds, to get her to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Brevard County. Watch: ‘There’s no beach at all’: Brevard County dealing with ‘significant’ erosion following NicoleMom and baby are both doing well.

Many locations in Central Florida were forced to close ahead of Nicole’s arrival early Thursday morning in preparation for the storm, which hit Florida as a Category 1 hurricane.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Waves in Cocoa Beach were so strong during Hurricane Nicole that it washed ashore a rusty old anchor. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Orlando International Airport to resume limited operations Thursday eveningChannel 9′s Alex Walker was on shore getting a close-up look at the huge piece of debris as it rested on the sand. READ: Tropical Storm Nicole: Part of A1A collapses in Flagler BeachLook at this MASSIVE anchor that washed up on the shore of Cocoa Beach. Demonstrates the power of Hurricane Nicole to bring this ashore. (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County is dealing with what officials are calling “significant” erosion on its coastline following Hurricane Nicole. Images from up and down the county’s coastline show shrinking beaches and damage to the sand dunes. Brevard County officials said the damage to the coast is comparable to the 2004 hurricane season. Across the county we saw a damaged park sign, power lines down, and debris and yard waste lining the roads. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 70 See: Video shows flooding in Holly Hill from Nicole Marina Grande Condos Riverside Drive Holly HillVideo: Brevard County sees power outages from 70-mph winds as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall Parts of Brevard County are seeing power outages and strong winds as Hurricane Nicole made landfall early Thursday.

Kennedy Space Center got through Hurricane Nicole with minor damage so far, according to NASA officials, who say a top-down inspection of the Artemis I moon rocket will take place soon.

A 68-year-old man dies during Hurricane Nicole.

Treasure hunters look for Spanish coins after Hurricane Nicole.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Fire Rescue said one person was electrocuted and another was shocked Thursday. Officials said the two victims were shocked in the Conway area, near Bayfront Parkway and Pershing Avenue. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Tropical storm causes several Volusia County homes to crumble into oceanParamedics were called to the area around 9:30 a.m.Watch: Tropical Storm Nicole: Video shows the inside of a Wilbur-By-The-Sea home that crumbled into oceanFires responders found the two victims and one was pronounced dead at the scene. Watch: Brevard County sees power outages from 70-mph winds as Hurricane Nicole makes landfallOfficials said one person was taken to Orlando Regional Medial Center for treatment. Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Parts of Brevard County are seeing power outages and strong winds as Hurricane Nicole made landfall early Thursday. Nicole made landfall near Vero Beach and powerful winds are being felt up and down Florida’s east coast. A recommended evacuation order went into effect in Brevard County. NICOLE LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane makes landfall on Florida’s east coastBrevard County officials are expecting significant impact from Nicole. Channel 9 has several crews in Brevard County monitoring the storm and will provide live coverage on Eyewitness News.

Wind gusts and heavy rain are coming in waves along Brevard County as conditions deteriorate with Hurricane Nicole’s arrival.

Nicole is expected to impact roadways in Central Florida as it makes its way through the state.

Waves crashed against the sand dunes at Ponce de Leon Landing in Melbourne Beach Wednesday night as Hurricane Nicole closed in on the Florida coast.

With Florida firmly in the crosshairs of Tropical Storm Nicole, teams across Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station are preparing facilities – and the massive moon-bound Artemis I rocket – for the still-strengthening storm as it bears down on the Space Coast.

Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to be classified as a hurricane later Wednesday evening as it makes its way toward the Florida peninsula, with the expectation of it making landfall. Brevard County:Brevard County has not yet issued any curfews. Flagler County:Flagler County has not yet issued any curfews. Volusia County:Parts of Volusia County are already seeing and feeling some impacts from the storm as it approaches the east coast of Florida. Volusia County has issued a mandatory evacuation order that began at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Publix is modifying some of its stores’ hours in Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Here’s a list of closures and event cancellations due to Tropical Storm Nicole. Brevard County:The Warbird Air Museum in Titusville will be closed, Thursday, Nov. 10 due to NIcole. Seminole County:Orlando Sanford International Airport announced the airport passenger terminal will be closing Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 4:00PM. Orlando Sanford International Airport has met for our 9:00AM storm update. pic.twitter.com/Zm3gegM1vh — Orlando Sanford International Airport (@SFB_Airport) November 9, 2022Florida:FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida have temporarily closed Nov 9 in anticipation of severe weather and will reopen once weather permits.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A recommended evacuation takes effect for some residents in Brevard County on Wednesday morning. Brevard County officials are expecting significant impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole. • South Mainland community center in Micco. • Viera regional community center, in Viera. Watch: Central Florida residents flooded by Ian fear additional damage from NicoleEvacuations are not mandatory in Brevard County.

Brevard County will increase property taxes to help pay teachers, continue another property tax to maintain environmentally endangered land, and see major changes to the county’s charter after voters approved a raft of issues and amendments Tuesday.

Emergency officials are recommending people living on the barrier island and other low-lying or flood-prone neighborhoods to evacuate before Tropical Storm Nicole has the potential to make landfall on Florida's east coast.

After a record number of manatee deaths last year, an environmental group has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the state is violating the Endangered...

The agency is aiming to launch its massive Artemis moon rocket next Monday. Watch: Subtropical Storm Nicole forms near Bahamas; raises flooding, coastal damage concerns in FloridaNASA rolled out the rocket to its launch pad last week. Read: NASA’s moon rocket returns to pad for next launch attemptIt scrubbed two other attempts after a faulty sensor and a liquid hydrogen leak. The Artemis 1 mission plans to pave the way to send astronauts back to the surface of the moon. Read: Two NASA spacecraft detect biggest meteor strikes at MarsChannel 9 will have continuing coverage of the Artemis 1 mission on Eyewitness News.

A man from Titusville led authorities on a cross-county chase after crashing into several cars, including some law enforcement vehicles in Brevard. As seen on...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — For the fourth time this year, NASA’s Artemis I has begun the slow process of rolling out to the historic Launch Complex 39B. Hurricane Ian forced NASA to move SLS and Orion to safety inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, delaying NASA’s most recent launch attempt. READ: NASA’s next moonshot: What you should know about the Artemis lunar programArtemis I is an uncrewed flight test around the moon. READ: Artemis I: 9 things to know about NASA’s mission to return humans to the moonNASA is on target to launch its uncrewed mission around the moon on Nov. 14. Read: NASA hopes Artemis mission will inspire diversity, inclusion in future of spaceVIDEO: Artemis I rollout set for overnight at Kennedy Space Center Artemis I rollout set for overnight at Kennedy Space CenterClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.