New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China
Read full article: New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with ChinaThe Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China.
Australian woman accused of joining Islamic State group has renounced jihad, her lawyer says
Read full article: Australian woman accused of joining Islamic State group has renounced jihad, her lawyer saysPolice allege an Australian woman charged with joining the Islamic State group expressed views supporting terrorist acts and killing of non-believers, attempted to indoctrinate her children and recruited others to join her in Syria.
Gasoline, oil dumped into Central Florida storm drain, city announces
Read full article: Gasoline, oil dumped into Central Florida storm drain, city announcesProblems arose in Melbourne this week after city crews discovered that gasoline and oil had been dumped into a local storm drain, according to officials.
Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre
Read full article: Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacreAn Australian government inquiry has heard that a state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since the Bondi Beach shooting.
Inquiry into antisemitism in Australia condemns online hatred and bigotry targeting witnesses
Read full article: Inquiry into antisemitism in Australia condemns online hatred and bigotry targeting witnessesThe head of an inquiry into antisemitism in Australia has condemned online hatred and bigotry targeting Jewish witnesses.
Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle
Read full article: Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battleAn Australian judge has fined X Corp. $465,000 for failing to provide information to an online safety watchdog about how it tackled child sexual exploitation content.
Questions arise after body discovered on roof of building, Melbourne police say
Read full article: Questions arise after body discovered on roof of building, Melbourne police sayDetectives are now investigating after a body was discovered on the roof of a local building this week, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Melbourne officers suspended 1 day after burglary suspect escapes
Read full article: Melbourne officers suspended 1 day after burglary suspect escapesThe two Melbourne police officers tied to the escape from custody of a burglary suspect earlier this year will be suspended for one day, without pay, as disciplinary action.
DeSantis pushes property tax relief for Florida homeowners at Melbourne roundtable
Read full article: DeSantis pushes property tax relief for Florida homeowners at Melbourne roundtableSpeaking at the Space Coast Association of Realtors, DeSantis said a ballot measure focused on homestead exemptions for Florida residents is the next major item on his agenda — but only after the state budget is resolved.
Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming
Read full article: Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was comingEleven people who survived a plane crash about 50 miles off the Florida coast were on a life raft for hours and had no idea anyone was coming to save them when rescue crews from the U.S. military arrived.
920th Rescue Wing saves 11 after small plane plunges into Atlantic off Florida coast
Read full article: 920th Rescue Wing saves 11 after small plane plunges into Atlantic off Florida coastWhat started as a routine training mission quickly became a real recuse operation when the 920th Rescue Wing learned of a possible downed aircraft in the Atlantic Ocean.
45-year-old Venus Williams to play in French Open women's doubles with Hailey Baptiste
Read full article: 45-year-old Venus Williams to play in French Open women's doubles with Hailey BaptisteVenus Williams will play in the women’s doubles at the French Open this month together with Hailey Baptiste, who is 21 years her junior.
Coast Guard jumps into action after plane crashes off coast of Central Florida
Read full article: Coast Guard jumps into action after plane crashes off coast of Central FloridaThe U.S. Coast Guard jumped into action on Tuesday afternoon after a plane crashed near Melbourne, according to USCG officials.
3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links
Read full article: 3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS linksThree women have been refused bail when they appeared in courts charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 Australians who police say are linked to the Islamic State group.
Record-breaking heat Thursday, staying in the 90s this weekend
Read full article: Record-breaking heat Thursday, staying in the 90s this weekendOrlando and central Florida are set for another round of summer-like heat heading into the weekend, with forecast highs in the low to mid-90s and increased chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Here’s when these invasive termites may put all of Florida at risk, experts warn
Read full article: Here’s when these invasive termites may put all of Florida at risk, experts warnA recent study shows that two destructive termites are spreading much farther throughout the state than experts initially predicted.
‘Idiot in our neighborhood:’ Community worries if arson suspect with torch, sword will bond out of jail
Read full article: ‘Idiot in our neighborhood:’ Community worries if arson suspect with torch, sword will bond out of jailA Florida state park was set on fire, deputies say, by an arsonist dressed like a pirate, armed with a tiki torch and samurai sword.
Brevard expands school metal detector program to middle schools, says guns were caught in high schools
Read full article: Brevard expands school metal detector program to middle schools, says guns were caught in high schoolsAlmost two years after Brevard Public Schools started putting metal detectors in all high schools, the district is now preparing to put metal detectors in all 12 middle schools.
1 dead after crash involving semi on I-95 in Melbourne, FHP says
Read full article: 1 dead after crash involving semi on I-95 in Melbourne, FHP saysThe crash occurred around 6 a.m. near mile marker 191 in Melbourne. A roadblock is in place, and northbound traffic is being directed to the Wickham Road exit.
Fatal crash involving semi shuts down I-95 northbound in Melbourne, FHP says
Read full article: Fatal crash involving semi shuts down I-95 northbound in Melbourne, FHP saysThe crash occurred around 6 a.m. near mile marker 191 in Melbourne. A roadblock is in place, and northbound traffic is being directed to the Wickham Road exit.
Tiny house fraud targets Melbourne manufacturer; homebuyers losing thousands
Read full article: Tiny house fraud targets Melbourne manufacturer; homebuyers losing thousandsAt Movable Roots in Melbourne, workers have been building custom modular homes for a decade. Now, crooks are trying to cash in on that success.
📷Florida Scrub-Jay: the bird that only lives in Florida
Read full article: 📷Florida Scrub-Jay: the bird that only lives in FloridaThe Florida Scrub-Jay is a blue-and-gray songbird and the only bird species found exclusively in Florida. That “only in Florida” detail is what makes it so special—and also what makes it vulnerable. If their habitat disappears here, they don’t have a backup plan somewhere else.
From food stamps to space: How Eileen Collins became a trailblazer for a new era of exploration
Read full article: From food stamps to space: How Eileen Collins became a trailblazer for a new era of explorationA new documentary about NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, titled Spacewoman, recently had a major screening event in Melbourne, Florida. Anchor Ginger Gadsden sat down with Collins to talk about her journey from food stamps to the final frontier.
‘Evil person hitting somebody who is innocent:’ DUI driver accused of killing elderly marathon runner denied bond
Read full article: ‘Evil person hitting somebody who is innocent:’ DUI driver accused of killing elderly marathon runner denied bondTwo months after a 74-year-old ran in his 31st and tragically final half-marathon, the driver police say drove into the runner’s lane on US-1 and killed Albert ‘AJ’ Swann is now behind bars.
COUNTY-BY COUNTY: How much rain officially fell this week?
Read full article: COUNTY-BY COUNTY: How much rain officially fell this week?A slow-moving, nearly stationary front combined with an area of low pressure brought days of soaking rain from April 6–9 2026, likely putting a decent dent in the ongoing rainfall deficit. The highest impacts being felt along the coast.
‘Mrs. Doubtfire’, ‘Legally Blonde’ among Broadway shows coming to the coast
Read full article: ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’, ‘Legally Blonde’ among Broadway shows coming to the coastThe Space Coast is getting some Broadway premieres for the upcoming season at The King Center for the Performing Arts, which is celebrating its 38th anniversary.
Manatee Melby returns home, drawing crowd to Brevard County park
Read full article: Manatee Melby returns home, drawing crowd to Brevard County parkA manatee’s journey from a storm drain to the open water captivated a community. And for one Melbourne Beach family, it became something even more personal.
Broadway’s ‘The Music Man’ brings Tony award-winning show to Central Florida
Read full article: Broadway’s ‘The Music Man’ brings Tony award-winning show to Central FloridaThe Broadway tour of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” will be performed at the King Center on April 12-13. The musical follows Harold Hill, a traveling salesman who tries to con the people of River City, Iowa, by promising to form a boys’ band, but his plans are foiled when he falls for the town librarian, Marian. The show features well-known songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Ya Got Trouble,” and “‘Till There Was You.”
Rooftop roadkill: Tourists haul dead alligator across Central Florida counties, FWC says
Read full article: Rooftop roadkill: Tourists haul dead alligator across Central Florida counties, FWC saysThe pair told officers they covered the animal with the sheet after learning that possessing an alligator is illegal in Florida, FWC said.
Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan
Read full article: Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in AfghanistanAustralia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2012.
Palm Bay man indicted in fatal shooting of 2-year-old
Read full article: Palm Bay man indicted in fatal shooting of 2-year-oldClifford Owen Long, 37, was indicted by a Brevard County grand jury for the 2025 shooting death of 2-year-old Bles’syn Lightner and the attempted murders of her grandparents in South Melbourne.
Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says
Read full article: Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia saysAustralia is considering bringing court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube after alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms.
A real possum appears among plush toy animals in Australian airport gift shop
Read full article: A real possum appears among plush toy animals in Australian airport gift shopOn shelves crammed with cuddly toy native animals in an Australian airport gift shop, one fluffy possum stood out because its brown eyes were moving.
Lowdon: Cadillac has earned rivals’ respect after its first F1 race in Australia
Read full article: Lowdon: Cadillac has earned rivals’ respect after its first F1 race in AustraliaCadillac’s new Formula One team says its first race in Australia proves it belongs on the grid, even after a rough result.
Max Verstappen gets X-rays on hands after crash at Australian GP qualifying
Read full article: Max Verstappen gets X-rays on hands after crash at Australian GP qualifyingMax Verstappen has been cleared by Formula 1’s medical team after X-rays on his hands following his crash in qualifying that will see him start from 20th place on the grid in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.
Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war
Read full article: Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran warFormula One appears to have delayed a decision until later this month on whether to cancel its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April which have been placed in doubt due to the Iran war.
Ahead of F1's 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with Verstappen
Read full article: Ahead of F1's 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with VerstappenIsack Hadjar has no lack of confidence going into his debut season at Red Bull Racing, despite having arguably the most difficult ride in Formula 1.
Margaritaville construction could finally resume within months, Melbourne mayor says
Read full article: Margaritaville construction could finally resume within months, Melbourne mayor saysOne of the most anticipated developments in Brevard County finally has an update after a couple years of its construction site remaining dormant.
Aston Martin's car risks giving drivers 'nerve damage' and is unlikely to finish F1 season-opener
Read full article: Aston Martin's car risks giving drivers 'nerve damage' and is unlikely to finish F1 season-openerAston Martin has predicted it is unlikely to finish Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix without its drivers risking permanent nerve damage.
Tennis stars in Dubai among athletes facing travel issues as Middle East war continues
Read full article: Tennis stars in Dubai among athletes facing travel issues as Middle East war continuesFormer U.S. Open tennis champion Daniil Medvedev has indicated he’s one of what the ATP Tour calls “a small number of players and team members” stuck in Dubai as the war in the Middle East causes a widespread travel shutdown.
Firefighters tackle brush fires across Brevard County in another dry day on the coast
Read full article: Firefighters tackle brush fires across Brevard County in another dry day on the coastAt least two homes were evacuated in the Mims area due to a vegetation fire that was sparked by a fatal crash on Interstate 95, according to a Brevard County spokesperson.
Musical about Tina Turner’s life performing along Central Florida’s coast
Read full article: Musical about Tina Turner’s life performing along Central Florida’s coastWritten by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall, the musical earned 12 Tony nominations, including an eventual best actress winning trophy for Adrienne Warren in the title role.
Restrooms will be shut down at this Central Florida high school over vaping
Read full article: Restrooms will be shut down at this Central Florida high school over vapingIn an email to parents, the school principal wrote that the ongoing vaping problems on campus have sparked "environmental concerns in student restrooms."
‘Out of control:’ Teen booked luxury Airbnb for alcohol, drug-filled 18th birthday party, police say
Read full article: ‘Out of control:’ Teen booked luxury Airbnb for alcohol, drug-filled 18th birthday party, police sayUnbeknownst to the owners, 80 to 100 teenagers showed up to their Melbourne gated, waterfront Airbnb, police said, for a house party with alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine.
Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar
Read full article: Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar2024 U.S. Open runner-up Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel to recommend changes to the women’s tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about competing in certain events.
Max Verstappen calls new F1 cars 'no fun' as Leclerc leads day 2 of Bahrain test
Read full article: Max Verstappen calls new F1 cars 'no fun' as Leclerc leads day 2 of Bahrain testMax Verstappen says it is “no fun” to drive Formula 1’s new cars and sweeping changes for 2026 mean it no longer feels like F1.
Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony sells out in 2 minutes, watch party planned
Read full article: Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony sells out in 2 minutes, watch party plannedThe International Tennis Hall of Fame says Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes.
🍷Space Coast Food & Wine Festival serves up a new name, big flavors and a reason to plan next year
Read full article: 🍷Space Coast Food & Wine Festival serves up a new name, big flavors and a reason to plan next yearThe Space Coast Food & Wine Festival returned to Downtown Melbourne’s waterfront with top local restaurants, cocktails and bites from favorites like Chez Quan, Crush XI, Meg O’Malley’s and Fuego + Salt — and it’s already building buzz for next year.
Victim of 1990 child rape can pursue negligence lawsuit against city of Melbourne
Read full article: Victim of 1990 child rape can pursue negligence lawsuit against city of MelbourneA judge rules that a Brevard County woman who claims police mishandled a sexual battery investigation after she was raped as a child in 1990 can pursue a negligence lawsuit against the City of Melbourne.
Sabalenka stays top-ranked on women's tour despite loss, Djokovic up to third on men's tour
Read full article: Sabalenka stays top-ranked on women's tour despite loss, Djokovic up to third on men's tourCarlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam of singles victories with his Australian Open title, but there was some solace for the man he defeated, 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic.
Madison Keys beaten by podcast partner Jessica Pegula one minute, and cheering for her the next
Read full article: Madison Keys beaten by podcast partner Jessica Pegula one minute, and cheering for her the nextOne minute, it was Jessica Pegula eliminating Madison Keys, the defending champion at the Australian Open, from the tournament.
Novak Djokovic advances to Australian Open quarterfinals on a walkover after Jakub Mensik withdraws
Read full article: Novak Djokovic advances to Australian Open quarterfinals on a walkover after Jakub Mensik withdrawsNovak Djokovic has advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals after Jakub Mensik withdrew from their fourth-round match because of an abdominal injury.
Sinner overcomes cramps, heat to continue Australian Open title defense. Djokovic gets 400th win
Read full article: Sinner overcomes cramps, heat to continue Australian Open title defense. Djokovic gets 400th winJannik Sinner made a dramatic comeback at the Australian Open, overcoming cramps and getting benefit from the tournament's extreme heat policy to beat Eliot Spizzirri.
Naomi Osaka tones down her walk-on outfit. Turns up the heat at Australian Open
Read full article: Naomi Osaka tones down her walk-on outfit. Turns up the heat at Australian OpenNaomi Osaka has toned down her walk-on outfit and turned up the heat in a second-round win over Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open.
T-shirt for Ukraine: a player's heartfelt tribute to her country and her dad at the Australian Open
Read full article: T-shirt for Ukraine: a player's heartfelt tribute to her country and her dad at the Australian OpenWith a very offbeat style of play and even more unique body art, Oleksandra Oliynykova stood out in her Australian Open loss to defending champion Madision Keys.
Świątek overcomes rust to advance in Australian Open. Djokovic racks up more records
Read full article: Świątek overcomes rust to advance in Australian Open. Djokovic racks up more recordsIga Świątek acknowledges she has room for improvement in her quest for an Australian Open title to complete a career Grand Slam.
Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian Open
Read full article: Top-ranked Sabalenka and Alcaraz advance on an opening day of records at the Australian OpenAryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz fulfilled expectations on Day 1 of the Australian Open that attracted a record 100,000-plus fans to Melbourne Park.
Roger Federer revisits the Happy Slam and holds court on contemporary tennis
Read full article: Roger Federer revisits the Happy Slam and holds court on contemporary tennisRoger Federer is on a long-belated farewell tour at the Australian Open, which he dubbed the “Happy Slam” during his playing days.
This is the best city to live in Central Florida, study claims. Do you agree?
Read full article: This is the best city to live in Central Florida, study claims. Do you agree?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.
Kyrgios won't play singles at the Australian Open, saying his body is not ready for 5-set tennis
Read full article: Kyrgios won't play singles at the Australian Open, saying his body is not ready for 5-set tennisNick Kyrgios says he’s not fit enough to play singles at the Australian Open but will compete in doubles with his good mate Thanasi Kokkinakis at Melbourne Park.
Top-ranked Sabalenka calls season schedule 'insane,' plans to skip tournaments to avoid burnout
Read full article: Top-ranked Sabalenka calls season schedule 'insane,' plans to skip tournaments to avoid burnoutAryna Sabalenka has describes the tennis schedule as “insane” and plans to skip some tournaments this year to avoid injuries or burnout.
Shelter-in-place lifted at Eau Gallie High School after threats, Melbourne police say
Read full article: Shelter-in-place lifted at Eau Gallie High School after threats, Melbourne police sayThe 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.
Brevard Renaissance Fair won’t go on next year, but another fair has found space in Melbourne
Read full article: Brevard Renaissance Fair won’t go on next year, but another fair has found space in MelbourneAn 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.