86-year-old driver strikes, kills pedestrian in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: 86-year-old driver strikes, kills pedestrian in Brevard County, troopers sayAn 86-year-old Indialantic man struck and killed an elderly pedestrian while driving along State Road A1A on Thursday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trader Joe’s opens newest Florida location in Melbourne
Read full article: Trader Joe’s opens newest Florida location in MelbourneHundreds of eager shoppers lined up for hours Wednesday as Trader Joe’s opened its newest Florida location in Melbourne, marking the specialty grocery chain’s first store in the area.
Who would do a thing like this? Enormous Christmas bulbs missing from downtown Melbourne display
Read full article: Who would do a thing like this? Enormous Christmas bulbs missing from downtown Melbourne displayMelbourne Main Street wants to know who took two giant Christmas decorations from a downtown display.
Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challenge
Read full article: Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challengeThe Australian government says children under 16 will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a legal challenge.
‘Potentially saved lives:’ System detects student with loaded gun at Brevard school
Read full article: ‘Potentially saved lives:’ System detects student with loaded gun at Brevard schoolPolice say a 17-year-old Melbourne boy was arrested on allegations of trying to enter a school with a loaded handgun.
HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 season
Read full article: HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Orlando wakes up to another COLD day, but warmup on the way. Here’s the timeline
Read full article: Orlando wakes up to another COLD day, but warmup on the way. Here’s the timelineAfter Orlando ties record lows, News 6 meteorologist Julie Broughton says warmer temperatures and sunshine are expected by the weekend, with 80s likely and mostly dry conditions across Central Florida.
Child airlifted to Orlando hospital after crash involving electric dirt bike and van in Melbourne, police say
Read full article: Child airlifted to Orlando hospital after crash involving electric dirt bike and van in Melbourne, police sayA child was airlifted to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children after a crash involving their electric dirt bike and a vehicle in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon, according to a news release.
Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16
Read full article: Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16Australia has added Reddit and Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children under 16 from having accounts.
‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert says
Read full article: ‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert saysWhile the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
This Florida city has the worst bedbug infestations in the state, study says
Read full article: This Florida city has the worst bedbug infestations in the state, study saysJust in time for summer, pest-control company Terminix has released its annual report on the most bedbug-infested cities in the nation.
YOUR FORECAST: Central Florida to warm up this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends
Read full article: YOUR FORECAST: Central Florida to warm up this weekend as Daylight Saving Time endsCentral Florida is expected to see sunny skies and warmer temperatures this weekend, with the added reminder to set clocks back as Daylight Saving Time ends. Stay tuned to News 6 Pinpoint Weather for the latest updates.
Melbourne police looking for information on hit-and-run vehicle that struck, killed 70-year-old bicyclist
Read full article: Melbourne police looking for information on hit-and-run vehicle that struck, killed 70-year-old bicyclistThe Melbourne Police Department is seeking information about a hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old bicyclist on Wednesday morning.
Shut it down: 11 more Central Florida restaurants close due to health issues
Read full article: Shut it down: 11 more Central Florida restaurants close due to health issuesLast week, another 11 Central Florida restaurants were forced to temporarily shut their doors after a visit from a health inspector.
Studying the wrong ancient Roman ruler gets Australian high school seniors out of a history exam
Read full article: Studying the wrong ancient Roman ruler gets Australian high school seniors out of a history examTeachers at nine high schools in northeastern Australia discovered days before an ancient history exam that they had mistakenly taught their students about the wrong Roman ruler — Augustus Caesar instead of his predecessor, Julius Caesar.
Sea turtle rehab center cares for storm-stranded hatchlings, giving them a second chance
Read full article: Sea turtle rehab center cares for storm-stranded hatchlings, giving them a second chanceLast week, rough waves and heavy winds pushed dense sargassum seaweed onto Florida beaches, trapping hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings. Now, the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center is caring for 650 baby sea turtles rescued in the last few weeks.
61-year-old motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: 61-year-old motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Brevard County, troopers sayTroopers said the man was traveling northbound in the outside lane when an unknown vehicle struck the rear of the motorcycle.
‘Ecstatic:’ Neighbors’ complaints finally get Melbourne squatter house demolished
Read full article: ‘Ecstatic:’ Neighbors’ complaints finally get Melbourne squatter house demolishedThey complained, called law enforcement, and contacted their county commissioners, and now, some neighbors can finally celebrate seeing homes they said were overrun by squatters get knocked to the ground.
Federal judge in Orlando keeps Los Angeles wildfire suspect in jail
Read full article: Federal judge in Orlando keeps Los Angeles wildfire suspect in jailA judge has denied bond for a 29-year-old man charged with sparking California’s deadly Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in its history.
These 12 Central Florida restaurants were closed last week over health concerns
Read full article: These 12 Central Florida restaurants were closed last week over health concernsLast week, a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were told to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Child rape victim allowed to refile lawsuit against City of Melbourne
Read full article: Child rape victim allowed to refile lawsuit against City of MelbourneA Brevard County woman who was raped as a child in 1990 will be allowed to refile a negligence lawsuit against the City of Melbourne after a judge agreed with the city’s request to dismiss her original complaint.
Deloitte to partially refund Australian government for report with apparent AI-generated errors
Read full article: Deloitte to partially refund Australian government for report with apparent AI-generated errorsDeloitte Australia will partially refund the Australian government for a report filled with apparent AI-generated errors.
Walt Disney World specialty plate raises $5M for Make-A-Wish
Read full article: Walt Disney World specialty plate raises $5M for Make-A-WishDisney and Make-A-Wish have teamed up for more than 45 years. Florida drivers can purchase the specialty license plate at any Florida DMV or local county tax collector’s office.
Man arrested for exposing himself, touching women at Melbourne Dollar Tree, police say
Read full article: Man arrested for exposing himself, touching women at Melbourne Dollar Tree, police sayBlake Walker Jones, 25, was arrested following an investigation into multiple lewd acts committed inside the store, police said.
Melbourne city council rejects proposal to rename roadway to Charlie Kirk Lane
Read full article: Melbourne city council rejects proposal to rename roadway to Charlie Kirk LaneA proposal to rename part of a road in Melbourne to honor Charlie Kirk failed to pass during a city council meeting, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
1 injured in shooting after ‘domestic argument’ in Melbourne; suspect in custody, police say
Read full article: 1 injured in shooting after ‘domestic argument’ in Melbourne; suspect in custody, police sayAccording to the release, the incident began as a domestic argument when the suspect – later identified as 22-year-old Quentin Mosquera – “discharged a firearm, striking the victim one time.”
Crane Creek project restores natural water flow, reduces pollution in Indian River Lagoon
Read full article: Crane Creek project restores natural water flow, reduces pollution in Indian River LagoonA major engineering project has reversed the flow of water in a century-old canal to protect the Indian River Lagoon and restore a natural watershed divide in Brevard County.
Florida leaders react after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk killed
Read full article: Florida leaders react after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk killedOn Wednesday afternoon, Florida leaders came out to provide their thoughts after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed during a college event at Utah Valley University.
Mother whose child died in shooting consoles family of 2-year-old killed in same Melbourne neighborhood
Read full article: Mother whose child died in shooting consoles family of 2-year-old killed in same Melbourne neighborhoodFriday will mark two since the death of a toddler, and police still haven’t said who shot the little girl.
‘Brief’ EF-0 tornado touches down in Palm Bay, causes minor damage to home
Read full article: ‘Brief’ EF-0 tornado touches down in Palm Bay, causes minor damage to homeA weak tornado caused minor damage to a home as well as uprooted a tree in Palm Bay on Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Here are the 9/11 ceremonies, remembrance events happening in Central Florida this year
Read full article: Here are the 9/11 ceremonies, remembrance events happening in Central Florida this yearRemembrance events throughout Central Florida are happening to honor the lives lost in the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
June Cleaver the loggerhead turtle is released into the ocean off Florida after rehab
Read full article: June Cleaver the loggerhead turtle is released into the ocean off Florida after rehabMarine biologists on Florida's Space Coast have released June Cleaver, a 230-pound loggerhead turtle, back into the ocean.
Active leads pursued after shooting inside Melbourne home leaves 2-year-old dead, 2 adults injured
Read full article: Active leads pursued after shooting inside Melbourne home leaves 2-year-old dead, 2 adults injuredThe Melbourne Police Department says detectives continue to pursue active leads in a shooting that left a 2-year-old dead.
‘Didn’t even have a chance at life:’ Melbourne neighbors mourn death of 2-year-old in shooting
Read full article: ‘Didn’t even have a chance at life:’ Melbourne neighbors mourn death of 2-year-old in shootingPolice still haven’t said who killed a 2-year-old girl and injured two adult relatives during a shooting Friday night at a house on Poplar Lane.
‘Phenomenal to be back:’ Neighbors celebrate community center’s reopening after roof collapse
Read full article: ‘Phenomenal to be back:’ Neighbors celebrate community center’s reopening after roof collapseAfter standing proud for 37 years, neighbors were suddenly without a beloved community center, all because of dangerous Central Florida storms.
Doctor accused of secretly recording 4,500 videos in Australian hospital restrooms released on bail
Read full article: Doctor accused of secretly recording 4,500 videos in Australian hospital restrooms released on bailA trainee surgeon in Australia has been released on bail after being accused of secretly recording hundreds of medical colleagues in hospital restrooms.
Australian Rules football player banned for homophobic slur, the AFL's sixth in 16 months
Read full article: Australian Rules football player banned for homophobic slur, the AFL's sixth in 16 monthsA player has been banned for four games for a homophobic slur against an opponent in a top-flight Australian rules football game, the sixth AFL-listed player suspended for a similar act in the past 16 months.
Man arrested for exposing himself to children at Melbourne playground, police say
Read full article: Man arrested for exposing himself to children at Melbourne playground, police sayWhen officers arrived, the suspect, later identified as Jose Luis O’Neill Caraballo, tried to flee. Despite verbal commands to stop, he resisted but was detained after a brief pursuit.
Suspected downtown Melbourne gunman could go back to jail if bond revoked
Read full article: Suspected downtown Melbourne gunman could go back to jail if bond revokedThe man police said killed a teenager during a late night altercation in downtown Melbourne might have to go back to jail before his trial starts.
Child rape victim sues city of Melbourne, accuses police of negligence
Read full article: Child rape victim sues city of Melbourne, accuses police of negligenceA Brevard County woman who was raped as a child in 1990 has filed a negligence lawsuit against the city of Melbourne that accuses the city’s police department of mishandling the decades-old sexual battery investigation.
Space Coast Wing Battle returns to Melbourne with unlimited samples, live music, more
Read full article: Space Coast Wing Battle returns to Melbourne with unlimited samples, live music, moreThe Battle Bros is hosting its sixth annual Space Coast Wing Battle in Melbourne, allowing attendees to enjoy unlimited wing samples, games and live music.
Australia to reduce US beef import restrictions denounced by Trump as a ban
Read full article: Australia to reduce US beef import restrictions denounced by Trump as a banAustralia plans to ease restrictions on U_S_ beef imports in a move U_S_ President Donald Trump’s administration claims as a major victory over “non-scientific trade barriers.”.
Man killed grandparents, injured their neighbor in West Melbourne shooting, deputies say
Read full article: Man killed grandparents, injured their neighbor in West Melbourne shooting, deputies sayA 22-year-old man is accused of killing his grandparents and injuring their neighbor in a shooting in West Melbourne, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
‘We need this community center:’ Brevard neighbors lament closure of popular gathering space after roof collapse
Read full article: ‘We need this community center:’ Brevard neighbors lament closure of popular gathering space after roof collapseThe Harbor City suddenly has fewer places for children to play and for seniors to get a meal.
Proposal denied for new Melbourne fire station to be built on public park, mayor says
Read full article: Proposal denied for new Melbourne fire station to be built on public park, mayor saysMelbourne firefighters want a big, new station to replace the old building they’re in now at Sarno and Wickham roads, but some neighbors aren’t happy about a proposal to put it at Jimmy Moore Park.
Congregation flees after arsonist sets fire to an Australian synagogue door
Read full article: Congregation flees after arsonist sets fire to an Australian synagogue doorAn arsonist has set fire to the door of a Melbourne synagogue and forced the congregation to flee, seven months after criminals destroyed a synagogue in the same Australian city with an accelerant-fueled blaze that left a worshipper injured.
Study reveals the least educated city in Florida. Here’s what that means
Read full article: Study reveals the least educated city in Florida. Here’s what that meansTo figure out which places were considered the “most educated,” researchers looked at factors like degree holders, local school quality, and nearby learning opportunities.
Arrest made in Christmas Day hit-and-run crash that killed man in Melbourne
Read full article: Arrest made in Christmas Day hit-and-run crash that killed man in MelbourneA Palm Bay woman is accused of leaving the scene of a 2023 crash that left a Pennsylvania man dead in Melbourne, according to police.
This Florida city has the worst bedbug infestations in the state, study says
Read full article: This Florida city has the worst bedbug infestations in the state, study saysJust in time for summer, pest-control company Terminix has released its annual report on the most bedbug-infested cities in the nation.
Car gets engulfed in flames after crash into guardrail on I-95 in Brevard County
Read full article: Car gets engulfed in flames after crash into guardrail on I-95 in Brevard CountyA fiery crash along Interstate 95 in Brevard County blocked southbound traffic on Monday evening, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
‘Hamburglar:’ Car stolen from Melbourne dealership found at McDonald’s, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Hamburglar:’ Car stolen from Melbourne dealership found at McDonald’s, sheriff saysA man arrested in Brevard County is accused of stealing a car that he test drove at a dealership some days prior, only to be caught ordering food in a drive-thru with it, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Furniture through the walls:’ Women’s Center vandalized in Brevard County
Read full article: ‘Furniture through the walls:’ Women’s Center vandalized in Brevard CountyThe Women's Center of Brevard County said that last Thursday, someone broke in and vandalized their office on Aurora Road in Melbourne to an amount as high as $30,000.
Arsonist set fires at Melbourne Aldi construction site, police say
Read full article: Arsonist set fires at Melbourne Aldi construction site, police sayThe fires were spotted Sunday morning at the former Winn-Dixie store on East Eau Gallie Boulevard in Melbourne, which is being turned into an Aldi. If you know anything about the suspect, you're asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
Brevard County may soon get its first-ever Trader Joe’s store. Here’s where
Read full article: Brevard County may soon get its first-ever Trader Joe’s store. Here’s whereBrevard County residents searching for a local Trader Joe’s store may finally get their wish, according to county records obtained by News 6.