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See which 2 Central Florida schools received National Blue Ribbon award

Two schools in Central Florida received the coveted National Blue Ribbon award, the U.S. Department of Education said.

This ticket deal gets kids in free at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this month

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering a special deal this month that gets children in free.

Search underway for missing windsurfer on Banana River

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a windsurfer who has been missing since Wednesday evening along the Banana River.

Therapy bloodhounds join Brevard County school district

The Brevard County school district is making therapy dog history this year with the help of “cuddly” bloodhounds assigned to four elementary schools, with another canine waiting for assignment.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex announces 2023 ‘Taste of Space’

Taste of Space Fall Bites! returns for a third year to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

No new ad valorem taxes if Merritt Island becomes city, study concludes

Months since Brevard County commissioned a study on what it might cost to make Merritt Island a city, the final feasibility report concludes, “The initial impacts on residents of Merritt Island would be very limited. There would be no new ad valorem taxes.”

2 men arrested after body discovered at Merritt Island waterway

Deputies said that on July 24, the body of 30-year-old Juan Alvarez was found floating in the water at the park. An autopsy shows that he had been beaten to death.

Death investigation underway after body found in Brevard County waterway

A death investigation is under way in the area of Waterway Park after deputies found a body floating in the water on Monday morning, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Amazon to build $120M Kuiper satellite processing facility at KSC

Amazon has selected NASA's Kennedy Space Center for construction of a $120 million processing facility for its upcoming network of space-based internet satellites known as Kuiper.

No injuries reported in Merritt Island house fire

Brevard County firefighters took care of a house fire Sunday in Merritt Island, sharing photos on social media of the charred interior and reporting no injuries.

What’s the cost of making Merritt Island a city? New study aims to find out

Advocates for making Merritt Island a city said it would attract new businesses, remove blight and protect miles of shoreline and wildlife areas.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex recognized as a certified autism center

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex recognized as a certified autism center

Man accused of ‘car surfing,’ damaging vehicles in Merritt Island parking lot

A man was arrested Monday after deputies said he jumped from car to car in a Home Depot parking lot in Merritt Island, causing thousands of dollars in damage to the vehicles.

Real estate investor claims Brevard County deputy falsely arrested him for burglary

A Brevard County real estate investor has filed a lawsuit against the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office after he and his brother were arrested for burglary while surveying a house.

Insider extra: See Brevard deputies question real estate investor who claims he was falsely arrested

Two brothers checking out a home up for auction were arrested and charged with burglary in Brevard County.

Kennedy Space Center to celebrate 40 years of women in space

Kicking off a series of events designed to showcase and celebrate 40 years since the first American woman explored space, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host two out-of-this-world panel discussions and exclusive afternoon tea events, Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16.

Wife claims self-defense after shooting husband at Merritt Island home

A shooting in Brevard County left a man dead after a “domestic dispute between the victim and his wife” on Saturday morning, according to a news release.

Deputies investigating shooting death in Brevard County

A shooting in Brevard County left a man dead after a “domestic dispute between the victim and his wife” on Saturday morning, according to a news release.

Here’s where you can honor the fallen in Brevard County this Memorial Day weekend

This Memorial Day, events around Brevard will honor the lives that have been lost while fighting for our freedom.

‘Sickening, disgusting:’ Brevard elementary, daycare employee arrested on child porn charges

A 35-year-old man who worked at an elementary school and a daycare in Merritt Island was arrested on child porn charges, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Man arrested in Brevard County road-rage shooting

A 36-year-old man faces charges after shooting at another vehicle in a road-rage incident on Friday, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

2 hurt when electric scooter, motorcycle collide in Brevard County, troopers say

The crash happened on Courtenay Parkway near Grove Boulevard in Merritt Island.

Merritt Island man clocked driving 130 mph through Cocoa faces DUI charge, FHP says

A 24-year-old Merritt Island man faces DUI and reckless driving charges after allegedly being pace clocked driving 130 mph on Interstate 95 in Cocoa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Motorcyclist killed on Merritt Island when struck by car, pickup truck, troopers say

A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Brevard deputies save 81-year-old woman choking at Outback Steakhouse

Two Brevard County deputies sprang to action and saved a woman who was choking at an Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island Thursday, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.

Storms flip 3 planes, damage others at Merritt Island Airport

Three planes flipped and at least three others were damaged Thursday night at Merritt Island Airport

Health First scales back $500M project, including new Merritt Island hospital

Plans are changing for a new hospital campus coming to Merritt Island.

WATCH IT AGAIN: NASA, SpaceX Crew-6 mission launches from Florida

The Crew-6 mission is a “go.”

1900-acre fire spouts huge plume of smoke near Merritt Island

Brevard County Emergency Management announced a 1900-acre prescribed fire Tuesday that spouted smoke into the air near Merritt Island.

WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX early morning rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX successfully launches a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center.

NASA holds Day of Remembrance commemoration at Kennedy Space Center

A crowd gathered Thursday morning at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center visitor complex to observe the agency’s annual Day of Remembrance.

WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX successfully launches Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center

SpaceX is set to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center Sunday evening.

‘We would lose our vision:’ Merritt Island Dairy Queen to close after 50+ years

After more than 50 years, this Merritt Island Dairy Queen is set to close its doors for good this February.

Heart screening event held in Merritt Island as Hamlin’s collapse resonates with parents

Who We Play For seeks to prevent cardiac deaths

Merritt Island group stresses EKG screenings after Hamlin collapse

A local Merritt Island organization is stressing the importance of EKG screenings to prevent cardiac arrest or death in light of Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin's collapse.

Florida burglars spotted driving pickup with ‘stolen tag’ written on cardboard, deputies say

Two men in a pickup truck with “stolen tag” written on a piece of cardboard were arrested in connection with multiple burglaries in Brevard County, according to sheriff’s officials.

Man choked Uber driver in Merritt Island carjacking, deputies say

An Uber driver in Merritt Island was choked and carjacked by a 33-year-old man receiving a ride, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

‘You have to be here early:’ Historic Artemis I moon mission launch brings crowds to Florida parks

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

Booms heard across Central Florida may have been landing of Boeing-built spaceplane

Boeing's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle returned to Earth early Saturday.

A whole lot of gravy: Thanksgiving dinner expected to cost 13% more than last year

Like everything else lately, Thanksgiving is getting more expensive.

3-day Greek Fest returns to Orlando. Here’s what to expect

Greek food, music and fun are coming to Orlando.

Electric Daisy Carnival returns to Orlando. Here’s what you need to know

The Electric Daisy Carnival is bringing music, performers, pyrotechnics and more back to Orlando.

Water break shuts down Kennedy Boulevard in Eatonville

Part of a roadway commonly used by drivers getting on or off of Interstate 4 in Eatonville was shut down Wednesday due to a water break.

Starbucks reveals 25th anniversary holiday cups

Coffee lovers, it's time to get into the holiday spirit.

Titusville man arrested after countywide chase in stolen vehicle, police say

Police arrested a 36-year-old Titusville man following a countywide stolen car chase, according to the Titusville Police Department.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers Veterans Day deal

In honor of Veterans Day, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is thanking veterans, active duty, retired, and reserve military for their service to the United States.

Merritt Island homecoming king gives crown, sash to classmate

James Verpeale's thoughtfulness stood out Friday night during his last football home game at Merritt Island High School.

Merritt Island Causeway reopens after fatal crash

Officials say at least one person was killed in a crash on Merritt Island.

🦥 International Sloth Day: Where to find a sloth near you

International Sloth Day is coming up this Thursday, and to celebrate, News 6 has gathered a list of places in Central Florida where you can go to see these slow-moving creatures.

Kennedy Space Center offers limited-time ticket deal for Brevard County residents

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will soon offer Brevard County residents discounted tickets during its 2022 Salute to Brevard event.

Plan your mission to Kennedy Space Center: Guide to getting the most out of your day

Here is a list of the must-do things to get the most out of your day at Kennedy Space Center.

People on Merritt Island report flooding after several inches of rain

Brevard County says its drainage system is moving 85,000 gallons of water every minute after seven or eight inches of rain flooded neighborhoods Wednesday.

Merritt Island lightning strike survivors meet first responders who saved their lives

It was quite the reunion on Thursday for the teens that were struck by lightning earlier this summer in Merritt Island.

Kennedy Space Center offers limited-time ticket deal for select Central Florida counties

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has created a special Mercury Offer for residents of Orange, Volusia, Seminole and Osceola counties.

You Matter Merritt Island Day seeks to spread suicide awareness in September

The mother of a 18-year-old suicide victim is working hard to spread awareness as part of National Suicide Awareness Week in September with "You Matter Merritt Island Day," according to a news release.

Brevard sloth farm gives Artemis, animal fans a unique launch experience

Over 400,000 people are expected to make their way to Brevard County this weekend to catch a glimpse of the historic Artemis launch.

WATCH LIVE: NASA provides update on Artemis moon mission scrub from Florida’s Space Coast

NASA is set to attempt the first flight of its behemoth Space Launch System moon rocket Monday morning from Kennedy Space Center.

1 dead, 1 airlifted in 3-vehicle crash in Brevard County, troopers say

One person was killed and another person was airlifted to a hospital after a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Pedestrian struck, killed in Brevard County crash, troopers say

A person was struck and killed in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

‘Thinking of killing him for a while:’ Merritt Island woman accused of stabbing roommate

A woman suspected of stabbing her roommate with two knives at once was arrested in Merritt Island, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

WATCH: Dashcam video shows roll-over crash that sent Brevard deputy to hospital

A Brevard County deputy and a driver who struck her both failed to yield at a busy Merritt Island intersection, leading to a rollover crash that hospitalized the deputy, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

‘I could have died:’ Merritt Island girl struck by lightning comes home

Six weeks after being struck by lightning, Lori Leer, 14, is finally home.

Troopers searching for suspect car that struck, killed Cocoa cyclist

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a vehicle that troopers said Thursday may have been in the area of a hit-and-run crash on Merritt Island that killed a bicyclist from Cocoa.

Cocoa cyclist falls into river, dies in hit-and-run; troopers search for suspect car

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a vehicle that troopers said Thursday may have been in the area of a fatal hit-and-run crash June 3 in Merritt Island that killed a bicyclist from Cocoa.

Video: Work continues on new launch site in Florida for SpaceX Starship rockets

Construction continued Tuesday at Kennedy Space Center on a new launch site meant for use with SpaceX’s Starship, a behemoth rocket facing scrutiny due to concern over its sheer size and the potential effect on the surrounding environment.

Woman threw 96-year-old mother face-first into sidewalk, Brevard deputies say

Woman threw 96-year-old mother face-first into sidewalk, Brevard deputies say

A woman is accused of throwing her 96-year-old mother face-first into a cement sidewalk after an argument, according to Brevard County deputies.

Walmart employee accused of recording children in store’s bathroom, Brevard County deputies say

Brevard County deputies on Thursday booked a man accused of taking pictures and videos of people using the bathroom in the Walmart he worked for.

Kennedy Space Center celebrates 60 years, learns from 6 decades of lessons

It was 1962 when NASA started building a sprawling site in a swamp in Central Florida on Merritt Island from where Americans would soar into the sky and walk on the moon.

Beachline Expressway reopens after fatal pedestrian crash

A person was hit and killed by a vehicle on State Road 528 Monday night, forcing officials to temporarily close part of the Beachline Expressway bridge, according to the Cocoa Police Department.

Merritt Island girl struck by lightning fights for her life

Friday’s lightning bolt on Via Salerno Court in Merritt Island set a palm tree on fire, knocked out A/C and three televisions at one house and sent three girls to the hospital.

Man arrested in deadly Merritt Island burglary, deputies say

A man was arrested in connection with a burglary at a Merritt Island home that killed a 64-year-old last week, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

2 children struck by lightning in Merritt Island, rescue crews say

Two girls in Merritt Island were struck by lightning Friday afternoon, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.

Man found dead in Merritt Island home ID’d, was victim of homicide, deputies say

A man found dead inside a Merritt Island home Thursday night was the victim of a homicide, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Cocoa man riding bicycle dies after hit-and-run crash sends him into the Indian River, FHP says

A 56-year-old man from Cocoa died Friday after he was struck by a car while riding a bicycle on the Merritt Island Causeway and fell into the Indian River, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

LISTEN LIVE: NASA officials discuss next Artemis wet dress rehearsal

LISTEN LIVE: NASA officials discuss next Artemis wet dress rehearsal

A trio of NASA’s top people will participate in a teleconference Friday to talk about the status of the next Artemis I wet dress rehearsal of the Space Launch System (SLS), the agency’s moon rocket, at Kennedy Space Center.

Merritt Island woman arrested for running anti-aging center without license, deputies say

A Merritt Island woman was arrested on accusations she was running an anti-aging clinic without a proper medical license, deputies said.

Florida man accused of blowing up mailbox over landscaping payment

Deputies say the explosion from the explosive device not only destroyed the mailbox, it bent a street sign next to the mailbox and threw shrapnel 50 feet from the detonation site.

Merritt Island man defrauds a dozen Brevard residents, deputies say

A Merritt Island man was arrested by deputies after defrauding thirteen Central Florida residents for roughly $207,450, according to a report released by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

2nd man arrested more than a year after deadly Brevard home invasion

More than a year after a deadly home invasion, Brevard County deputies have arrested a second man who they believe took part in the attack.

Merritt Island motorcyclist killed in 4-vehicle wrong way crash; East Colonial Drive shut down near Bithlo, troopers say

A motorcyclist was killed and three others were injured Sunday morning in a head-on crash with a wrong-way driver near Bithlo, forcing closures on East Colonial Drive in both directions, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Crash in Brevard kills driver, injures passenger, troopers say

A crash on U.S. Highway 1 killed a Merritt Island man and sent another to the hospital, according to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Puerto Rican WWI Navy hero from Merritt Island may get Medal of Honor 52 years after death

Frederick Riefkohl was the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. A World War I hero who led a successful showdown with a German submarine. And a World War II ship commander who retired as a rear admiral — he even has his own Wikipedia page.

New restaurant: Arrive at Merritt Island bar and grill by boat; enjoy Polynesian flair

Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill on Merritt Island should come with a warning label: Having lunch there on a work day could negatively impact your desire to return to the office.

NASA calls off Artemis I wet dress rehearsal for technical issue

The wet dress rehearsal of the Artemis I Space Launch System moon rocket was stopped Monday afternoon because of a vent valve issue that could not be handled easily, according to NASA.

Woman shot, killed sister during argument on Merritt Island, deputies say

A woman has been arrested in the fatal shooting of her sister in Merritt Island, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Woman found dead at Merritt Island home was ‘targeted,’ Brevard deputies say

Brevard County deputies are investigating a woman's death after the responded to a disturbance at a home on Merritt Island, according to a news release.

Axiom Space, SpaceX target April for ISS launch with private crew

Axiom Space and SpaceX have pushed back slightly their planned launch date of the Axiom Mission 1, which will take the first ever all-private crew to the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center, according to a news release.

Corgi survives after falling into Indian River, swimming several miles to shoreline

A one-year-old corgi is back in her owner’s arms after going overboard on the Indian River in Brevard County Sunday afternoon.

Face coverings now optional at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Masks are now optional for fully vaccinated guests visiting Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the company announced Friday.

Brevard County Fire crews battle Merritt Island house fire

Brevard County Fire Rescue crews said they rescued a family dog from a house fire in Merritt Island early Saturday morning.

Sonic Prep Player of the Week: Brady Denaburg

Brady Denaburg from Merritt Island High School helped the team reach the state championship game in 2021.

Pedestrian struck, killed while crossing Merritt Island road

Investigators say a man was struck and killed while walking in Brevard County.

Electric smoker causes fire at Merritt Island home, firefighters say

The two occupants of a Merritt Island home escaped uninjured from a house fire that began early Sunday morning because a cooking appliance, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.

Melbourne Man, 41, dies after being struck in crosswalk by car in Merritt Island, troopers say

A Melbourne man died after he was struck by a car Saturday night while he used a crosswalk in Merritt Island, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Brevard sheriff’s office identifies deputies who shot man armed with flare gun

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of the two deputies who shot a man accused of pointing a flare gun at them after a robbery.

Veteran astronauts inducted into US Astronaut Hall of Fame

Melroy, Michael Lopez-Alegria and Scott Kelly made up the class of 2020 inductees.

3 astronauts inducted into Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Three veteran astronauts will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Saturday morning at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Taste of Space: Kennedy Space Center hosts food event at visitor’s complex

Taste of Space: Kennedy Space Center hosts food event at visitor’s complex

If you think astronaut ice cream is out of this world, wait until you try the fall food creations the culinary team at Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex launched.

Terran Orbital to invest $300 million in Florida’s Space Coast, bring 2,000 news jobs

Terran Orbital to invest $300 million in Florida’s Space Coast, bring 2,000 news jobs

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will attend a news conference in Brevard County that's focused on space.

Monoclonal antibody treatment site opens on Merritt Island

Monoclonal antibody treatment site opens on Merritt Island

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday the opening of a second monoclonal antibody in Central Florida.

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