In just a matter of hours, the high bay doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building will open, and NASA plans to roll out its largest, most powerful rocket ever towards its launch pad. Artemis II will be the first mission in NASA’s moon program to have astronauts riding on the 322-foot Space Launch System.

Cocoa Beach Police Department congratulated Deputy Chief Kris Kuehn on being officially appointed as the city’s new police chief.

The city of Cocoa Beach is seeking to replace two dune crossovers that have fallen into disrepair.

Whether you’re craving seafood, shopping for your dream car, or taking the kids out for live music and festivities, there’s something here for everyone.

Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest cruise ship arrived at Port Canaveral.

Dash-camera video out of Brevard County shows a man saving two toddlers who were wandering around A1A near Cocoa Beach.

A plea hearing and sentencing is set for a Brevard County deputy accused of manslaughter in the fatal 2022 shooting of his roommate and fellow deputy.

A newly released report shows a medical examine found a "lethal amount" of alcohol in the system of an 83-year-old woman who died in a crash with a Brightline train last year.

Irish dance champions, including performers from 'Lord of the Dance' and 'Riverdance', are bringing 'A Taste of Ireland' to Central Florida as part of a world tour.

Statewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.

A woman is expected to survive after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in Titusville.

A woman is expected to survive after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in Titusville.

SpaceX will launch another batch of Starlink satellites from the Space Coast.

Over a week into the new year, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants have been forced to close up shop after a visit from a health inspector.

Freeze watch issued for all of Central Florida

Chemicals that can cause cancer are still being found in some of Brevard County’s drinking water. One county commissioner is expected to talk about it on Tuesday.

Temperatures on Friday dropped to their lowest in a while, and we expect more cold weather on the way starting Sunday and into next week. Shelters for people who need to stay somewhere warmer are available across Central Florida.

A Rockledge teen has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing his grandmother when he was 16, ending a case that prosecutors described as “gruesome,” according to the State Attorney’s Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit.

Playalinda Beach changed its hours of operation in preparation for NASA’s Artemis II launch next month.

Florida’s newest state road is aptly numbered for a Space Coast roadway.

The two were trapped inside a home on Janus Road when a fast-moving fire broke out, officials said.

A music director who worked at Bayside High School has been arrested after he was accused of molesting an underage student, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

A 10-year-old boy and an elderly woman die in a Palm Bay house fire.

SpaceX on Monday launched a Falcon 9 rocket that will sent 29 more Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from the Space Coast.

There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, there’s one city that’s better than the rest.

Two men driving motorcycles were killed in a crash with an SUV on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office announced that hundreds of tickets have now been issued along I-95, revealing which violation spurred the crackdown most often.

A new bill filed this week could redesignate 40 different roadways across the state after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The city of Palm Bay is not ready to go to trial against one of its own councilmen.

Since 2024, Port Canaveral has stated it will not renew the Cape Marina’s 50-year lease at the port when it expires this year because the world’s busiest cruise port wants to build a new cruise terminal in its marina district.

SpaceX is targeting the launch of 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida.

It’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.

A man is arrested after a woman reported a sexual attack, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

The message was received through the Brevard Public Schools email system on Jan. 7 and referenced a potential attack at the campus, according to a news release.

Cape Canaveral city leaders got their shot at convincing the Brevard County school board not to close Cape Canaveral’s only school on Tuesday, saying if the city loses the school, it also effectively loses its identity.

On Tuesday, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey promised a traffic crackdown with an ominous message: “This is the only warning you’re getting.”

Florida’s manatee mortality count surpassed 600 deaths in 2025, with Brevard County recording the most deaths, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Police released the name of the woman who was struck and killed by a pickup truck outside Cocoa Village Playhouse.

Here's an updated calendar of rocket launches on Florida's Space Coast.

A crash in Cocoa left a woman dead and a driver hospitalized early Friday afternoon, according to the police department.

A Titusville man was arrested after police say he offered $200 to a 15-year-old in exchange for a sex act.

A woman is dead and two others were hospitalized Friday morning after a fire broke out at a Cocoa Beach home, according to police.

After giving them over $4,000, the scammers sent her “paperwork” to prove her son would be released — but he never was.

Weeks since Brevard County kicked her out of her filthy house and put an end to when neighbors said she dumped human waste in their yards, some on Atlantic Avenue are wondering where Sonja Kopriva is now, and how long her condemned property is going to stay like that?

A 22-year-old man is considered endangered after being reported missing Thursday morning in Palm Bay, according to police.

The sheriff’s office says Caden Hanthorn, 11, and Jaquelyn Hanthorn, 9, were last seen southwest of Fay Lake Park at around 3 p.m. Wednesday, and they may have been riding their bikes.

With the year coming to an end – 2026 could be the biggest year – literally, in Space Coast history.

Palm Bay police announced on Tuesday evening that they’re looking for a man who disappeared near a local nature preserve.

A man could have died in a house fire if not for firefighters and heroic neighbors.

For the sixth year in a row, Port Canaveral has been named “Best U.S. Cruise Homeport” by a popular online publication for cruise enthusiasts.

The year is nearly at a close, though 2025 certainly had its fair share of major headlines.

Central Florida residents will need to bundle up this week as a strong cold front causes temperatures to drop like a bejeweled ball on New Year’s Eve. We've put together a list of locations where people can escape the cold this week. Keep checking back for updates.

SpaceX will attempt to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, sending Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.

A 16-year-old Brevard County boy was killed in a crash, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

Earlier this week, News 6 told you that Tory Bruno, the CEO for United Launch Alliance, had left the company to pursue a new opportunity. Now we know what it is — he went to Blue Origin.

A crash along Interstate 95 on Thursday left a 52-year-old woman dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Firefighters in north Merritt Island said a person died on Christmas Eve in a mobile home fire on Whaley Road.

Friends and family are grieving the loss of 21-year-old Elijah Kit, who died in a motorcycle crash just days before Christmas.

Southbound Interstate 95 was shut down Christmas morning in Brevard County after Florida Highway Patrol troopers took a reckless driver off the road, soon taking that driver and a passenger into custody, according to the agency.

A fight to save a school has become a fight for the entire community.

On Christmas Eve in Cocoa Beach, Santa didn’t need snow or a sleigh. He grabbed a surfboard and hit the waves, Florida style.

A motorcycle rider from Rockledge died after crashing while allegedly being clocked at over 100 mph, according to police.

A Brevard County man was arrested after deputies say he shot a neighborhood cat, causing injuries that led to the animal’s leg being amputated, according to court documents.

The Cocoa Police Department says Edy Alexander Espinoza-Lopez has an active warrant for charges of sexual battery on a person under 12, lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious battery and lewd or lascivious conduct.

Over 100 pages of texts and emails were released last week as part of an ongoing child custody dispute linked to the mysterious death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival Cruise ship.

Cocoa Beach police are warning, if you’re coming to Surfing Santas on Wednesday morning, don’t park on residential streets or you could be ticketed or towed. Extra officers will be on patrol.

An annual renaissance fair in Brevard County canceled its 2026 event earlier this month because it could not find a venue, but another renaissance fair will go on in Melbourne next month.

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the Jim Henson Company and NASA, the Emmy Award-winning Fraggles leave their underground caves to explore the wonders of today’s NASA.

Tory Bruno, who led ULA since 2014 and oversaw the development of the Vulcan rocket, resigned Monday to “pursue another opportunity,” according to a joint statement by the ULA board chairs for Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

Police are investigating a fatal crash from over the weekend in Melbourne and are looking for the public’s help.

One person died and another was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Southbound Interstate 95 was shut down in Brevard County due to a situation at an overpass, according to the sheriff.

A new warning for boaters near Merritt Island after a critically-endangered North Atlantic right whale was spotted with her calf off the coast.

Under Florida law, by 2030, septic tanks have to be upgraded to a system that releases minimal amounts of nitrogen, which creates algae blooms.

Guests are invited to celebrate with festive lights, live performances, a drone show, and space-themed activities during KSC's special after-hours event and Holidays in Space celebration.

If you’re looking for a fun, educational, and immersive day out, the Brevard Zoo is the place to be. Celebrating 31 years as a community-built zoo, this spot is all about getting up close with amazing animals and exploring nature like never before.

A Cape Canaveral man accused of defrauding an elderly victim was arrested after a monthlong investigation, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.

An Orlando firefighter is on leave without pay after his second arrest since 2023, this time accused of stalking.

From the outset, the judge made clear that Kepner’s death on the Carnival Horizon would not be discussed in the courtroom. The hearing instead focused strictly on custody issues involving children from the stepmother’s previous marriage.

A neighborhood feud is carrying on over property lines and vegetation.

A new search for any trace of a young mother missing since two days before Christmas two years ago.

The Brevard Renaissance Fair has been canceled for 2026, despite initial expectations to the contrary, organizers announced on Monday.

The Brevard Renaissance Fair has been canceled for 2026, despite initial expectations to the contrary, organizers announced on Monday.

The city of Cape Canaveral will decide whether to send a letter to the state, demanding a public hearing over whether to renew a permit for Blue Origin that would allow it to dump discharge waters that flow to the Indian River Lagoon.

A man and woman were found dead Saturday in an apparent murder-suicide in Melbourne Beach, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

A Palm Bay man died after a single-vehicle SUV crash along U.S. 1 in Grant-Valkaria late Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Another batch of Starlink internet satellites are to be launched from Florida to low-Earth orbit.

SpaceX will attempt to launch another Starlink mission from Florida’s Space Coast.

United Launch Alliance launches a payload of Amazon internet satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida.

A 35-year-old man fleeing from police in Titusville died after crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 35-year-old man fleeing from police in Titusville died after crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The end of 2025 is approaching, and it’s time to ring in the new year!

Stefan Eide, 32, has been arrested in connection with the 2023 disappearance of 25-year-old Marissa Garcia in Palm Bay.

A 56-year-old man was killed along State Road 528 in Cape Canaveral on Friday when a vehicle veered off the road and struck him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

It took emergency crews nearly an hour to pull Jenny Hautmann from the wreckage of her crushed car.

Maxed out on fines and under a public health investigation, Brevard County condemned a woman’s house after many years of complaints about rats and the homeowner dumping feces in neighbors’ yards.

An 84-year-old Palm Bay man is accused of shooting one of his relatives in the face after becoming upset over how often the relative visited him, according to police.

A 13-year-old boy is now indicted on charges of first-degree murder and attempted robbery in a deadly shooting in Cocoa.

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

The energy companies that want to build a liquefied natural gas facility near Port Canaveral made their case Wednesday before commissioners.