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Memorial benches to be dedicated for friends run over while walking dogs at Melbourne park

Two friends killed in a fatal crash last year are now being honored at a local park in Melbourne.

Hail pummels Brevard County after storms roll through Central Florida on back-to-back days

A powerful afternoon storm on Wednesday left piles of hail on the ground in Brevard County.

Florida officials ID boat captain killed in lightning strike in Brevard

A boat captain is dead and another person injured after a suspected lightning strike in Brevard County at Pineda Causeway and US-1, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.

Florida man accused of beating a shark with a hammer arrested

A West Melbourne man accused of beating a shark with a hammer last year has been arrested.

Man arrested after making mass shooting threat at West Melbourne workplace, police say

A man faces charges for possessing an illegal gun after he made threats to shoot his co-workers at a business in West Melbourne Thursday, according to police.

West Melbourne man killed in crash with tree, police say

A West Melbourne man was killed in a single-vehicle crash with a tree on Monday, police said.

Man arrested after fleeing, ramming into West Melbourne police car, officers say

A man was arrested after recklessly fleeing a West Melbourne officer and ramming into his police vehicle, according to a probable cause affidavit.

U.S. Marine traveled to Florida to have sex with 14-year-old girl, police say

A U.S. Marine was arrested after he traveled to Florida and had sex with a 14-year-old girl he met on social media, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.

Brevard AT&T technician tries to force himself on woman during home service call, police say

A Brevard County technician is accused of trying to sexually force himself onto a woman in her home during a service call on Monday.

91-year-old woman dies after crash with impaired driver in Melbourne, police say

Crash occurred in area of Croton, Sarno roads

Car drives into West Melbourne fireworks store weeks after crash destroys building, kills man

A man was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries after crashing into Phantom Fireworks in West Melbourne just two weeks after a previous crash killed a man and ignited a blaze that left the building condemned, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

โ€˜Help them keep their home:โ€™ GoFundMe set up for family of man killed in Brevard fireworks store crash

A GoFundMe account has been created for the wife and children of a 53-year-old man who died in a crash at a Phantom Fireworks store in West Melbourne this week.

Tacos & Treats Throwdown: Food festival brings endless varieties to Brevard County

Tacos, treats and more, oh my.

Driver killed in West Melbourne fireworks store inferno was on way to pick up his children, FHP says

A 53-year-old man killed in a fiery crash at a West Melbourne fireworks store was on his way to pick up his children, according to Florida Highway Patrol

Melbourne fireworks store catches fire after fatal car crash into building

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

2nd woman dies after crash that killed West Melbourne teacher, police say

It is too early to determine if charges will be filed, police say.

West Melbourne school teacher struck, killed on sidewalk when pickup truck loses control, officials say

A 25-year-old woman who taught at a charter school in West Melbourne was killed in a crash when a pickup truck lost control and struck her and another pedestrian on a sidewalk, according to officials.

21-year-old dies in Orange County after car rolls over into ditch, troopers say

A 21-year-old man is dead following a rollover crash in Orange County, according to Florida High Patrol.

West Melbourne officer arrested, faces DUI charges, police say

A West Melbourne police officer was arrested on suspicion of DUI, according to a release by the West Melbourne Police Department Friday.

Central Florida-based Kona Pokรฉ plans to open Brevard location. Here are the details

Central Florida-based chain Kona Poke is planning to open its fifth location in Melbourne by the end of 2022, according to a news release.

West Melbourne man claims $1M on scratch-off lottery game

A Brevard County man is $1 million richer after he purchased a winning Florida lottery ticket at a Melbourne food mart.

โ€˜I did what I did because I love my kids:โ€™ Florida school bus driver saves 40 students from fire

A West Melbourne principal said if not for the quick actions of a school bus driver, 40 kids might have never come home.

DCF employee accused of failing to report abuse before Melbourne 3-year-oldโ€™s death

A former worker with the Department of Children and Families is now facing charges stemming from the death of a 3-year-old boy in June 2021.

Brevard day care workers accused of failing to report abuse that led to 3-year-oldโ€™s death

Three day care employees were arrested, and one other is under investigation, for failing to report child abuse that ultimately led to the death of a 3-year-old boy in West Melbourne last June, according to the Brevard County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

1 injured in small plane crash near Melbourne industrial area, fire chief says

A person was injured after a small plane crashed near an industrial area in Melbourne Tuesday afternoon, according to the cityโ€™s fire chief.

Gas leak prompts evacuation of Brevard County elementary school

Part of the West Melbourne School for Science was evacuated Wednesday as crews worked to shut off a gas leak nearby, according to school district and county officials.

Orange County deputy arrested on DUI charge in Brevard, sheriffโ€™s office says

An Orange County sheriffโ€™s deputy is now on administrative duty after he was arrested on a driving under the influence charge by West Melbourne police.

Melbourne woman leaves boy alone in hotel room among trash, drugs, police say

A Melbourne woman was booked early Thursday, months after police said a boy was found alone in her hotel room with trash, drugs and alcohol in his reach, according to an affidavit.

90-acre Brevard County brush fire contained, officials say

Florida Forest Service crews fought a brush fire in the West Melbourne area near Interstate 95 Friday and Saturday that grew as large as 90 acres.

West Melbourne bank evacuated after โ€˜erraticโ€™ man makes bomb threat, police say

A man claiming to have a bomb triggered an evacuation at a West Melbourne bank, according to police.

West Melbourne man hits jackpot on scratch-off bought at Publix

A West Melbourne man just won $1,000,000 off of a scratch-off lottery ticket.

Health First puts halt on โ€˜non-emergencyโ€™ surgeries that require overnight hospital stay

Health First is suspending all "non-emergency" surgeries that require an overnight hospital stay for at least the next two weeks, as a result of the surge in COVID-19 cases in the community and increasing hospitalizations.

Man threatened people shooting fireworks with a baseball bat on New Yearโ€™s Day, police say

Gavin Meloy, 41, went after a group of people who were shooting off fireworks with a bat, according to Melbourne police.

Cop smashed window to help dogs in hot car; owner arrested, West Melbourne police say

An officer was forced to smash a window to rescue two dogs left inside a hot car without ventilation, according to West Melbourne police.

Person of interest in West Melbourne death investigation shoots, kills self

A person of interest in a West Melbourne death investigation allegedly shot and killed himself after engaging in a standoff with police Wednesday, investigators said.

New Allegiant flights to Nashville, Pittsburgh, Concord celebrated at Melbourne airport

Just before 11 a.m. Thursday, Allegiant Flight 2430 from the Charlotte, North Carolina, metropolitan area touched down in Melbourne โ€” launching a new route for the Space Coastโ€™s first low-cost airline since Spirit canceled operations after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

West Melbourne city employee faces child pornography charges, deputies say

A West Melbourne city supervisor is charged with multiple counts of child pornography, according to the Brevard County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

Video shows West Melbourne, Palm Bay police rescuing man from burning car

Body camera video shows the moment a Brevard County man was rescued from a burning car Thursday morning.

Graphic video shows Brevard deputies attacked during traffic stop; suspect shot and killed

The Brevard County Sheriffโ€™s Office released the video of two deputies who were attacked during a traffic stop on U.S. 192 in West Melbourne on Aug 30.

Sheriff: 2-month-old baby was โ€˜directly in the middleโ€™ of deputy-involved shooting in West Melbourne

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said a 2-month-baby was โ€œdirectly in the middle of the shootoutโ€ when a gunman stepped out of a vehicle and shot a deputy in the leg during a Monday traffic stop.

Virus claims more young victims as deaths climb yet again

As coronavirus infections rise among young Americans, so too have deaths in a population once thought to be largely shielded from the worst of the pandemic.

West Melbourne couple formally charged in death of 3-year-old boy

A mother and her boyfriend are now formally charged in the death of a 3-year-old boy who, according to West Melbourne police, was abused for weeks.

West Melbourne Walmart temporarily closes for deep cleaning

The store will close from Thursday afternoon and reopen Saturday at 6 a.m.

Man abused 3-year-old for weeks before child died, West Melbourne police say

A man is now locked up in Brevard County after he brutalized a 3-year-old child for weeks leading up to the boy's death, according to police.

Melbourne High School hosts vigil for murdered graduate, football alum

A vigil was held Thursday night for 19-year-old Andre Hutchinas, he was murdered in a fight over spilled beer, according to West Melbourne police.

West Melbourne man wanted in 3-year-oldโ€™s death arrested in Georgia

A man wanted in connection with the death of a 3-year-old West Melbourne boy was arrested about a week after authorities issued an alert for the suspect.

Fight over spilled beer leads to fatal shooting in West Melbourne, police say

A man is arrested on murder charges following a fatal shooting in West Melbourne.

Man wanted in 3-year-old boyโ€™s death could be in Orange County, West Melbourne police say

Police say Joshua Manns, 25, was last seen in Orange County.

West Melbourne detectives reviewing suspicious death of child

West Melbourne detectives are investigating the death of a child after a woman called them Friday evening asking for help, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.

64-year-old woman killed in Melbourne crash on Motherโ€™s Day

A 64-year-old West Melbourne woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Mother's Day, police say.

Brevard County crash causes close brush with disaster for truck driver

Two trucks collided in West Melbourne Wednesday morning causing rebar to pierce the cab of one of the vehicles, firefighters said.

Anti-mask Florida bar owner charged with hosting illegal all-male strip show

West Melbourne police say a host of city ordinances regulating adult entertainment were violated Thursday night during an all-male revue they raided at Westside Sports Bar & Grill, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.

Florida FEMA-backed vaccine sites to switch to Johnson & Johnson starting next week

On Tuesday, the four FEMA-backed vaccinations sites in Florida will no longer offer first doses of the Pfizer vaccine and will switch to Johnson & Johnson.

Florida reports 5,900 new virus infections, state begins administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine

A full list of vaccine sites throughout Central Florida can be found here. Ad[READ YESTERDAYโ€™S REPORT: Vaccine eligibility expands as Florida reports 6,144 new COVID-19 cases]Find the state-run COVID-19 dashboard below:Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on March 5. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 5,941 new cases on Friday, bringing the stateโ€™s overall total to 1,936,207 cases since the virus was first detected on March 1, 2020. HospitalizationsAs of Friday afternoon, there were currently 3,419 people with the virus hospitalized in Florida, according to the state Agency for Health Care Administration. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health began releasing a daily report in December on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

Driver who injured West Melbourne officer caught after crashing Jeep during chase, police say

A man suspected of injuring a West Melbourne police officer flipped a Jeep while fleeing from authorities in Rockledge. WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. โ€“ Police in West Melbourne say a 32-year-old man driving a stolen Jeep accused of injuring an officer was captured Friday afternoon in Rockledge after he crashed fleeing authorities. West Melbourne Sgt. While running from officers, Blake was holding a bag and continued to reach into it, alarming officers, according to the West Melbourne Police Department. Wanted: West Melbourne police are seeking this man and the Jeep he was driving.

Woman left newborn babies in car alone while she shopped at Kohlโ€™s, police say

WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. โ€“ A woman left two newborn babies and another small child alone in a car while she shopped for makeup, underwear and other items at Kohlโ€™s, according to the West Melbourne Police Department. Police said they found the three children in a silver Volkswagen Jetta that was running with its doors locked around 2:40 p.m. Saturday. She said the small child, whose age was not released, had the keys and was able to unlock the car if needed, according the affidavit. Records show Hulme said it was โ€œa lapse in judgementโ€ to leave the children unattended in the car alone. Police said Hulme was inside Kohlโ€™s from 2:42 p.m. to 2:58 p.m. and purchased adult shoes, underwear, makeup and slippers.

Employees at 4 more Brevard Publix locations test positive for COVID-19

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. New coronavirus cases have been reported among employees at several Brevard County Publix locations in the past week, according to a corporate spokesperson for the company, News 6 partner Florida Today reported. Four additional stores in Satellite Beach, Suntree, Cocoa and Melbourne have reported having employees test positive for the novel coronavirus since June 22. This brings the total to nine separate locations with reported cases among employees. Employees who test positive are given paid leave for 14 days and required to quarantine until they test negative for the coronavirus. Publix also requires quarantine and paid leave for up to 14 days for associates who have been in close contact with an associate who tests positive.

List of Brevard restaurants, bars closed due to uptick in coronavirus cases

After briefly reopening, several Brevard restaurants and bars have had to close up shop because of the coronavirus pandemic. The following Brevard restaurants have closed because of COVID-19 or matters COVID-related, according to News 6 partner Florida Today. โ€œTherefore, we have decided that all of our staff must be tested and receive negative test results before returning to work. Crying Monk, 333 King St. Cocoa: After โ€œone confirmed positive result within the reach of our establishment,โ€ the relatively new bar and restaurant was temporarily closed. Irashiai 2 Japanese Bistro, 4870 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay: The respected ramen specialist, having required all employees to be tested for coronavirus, is temporarily closed.

Sheriff Ivey talks transparency on Edwards case but actions tell another story

The Florida Attorney General, however, had ruled in previous cases that medical records had to be made by a health care practitioner. The photographs were taken by a BCSO employee and maintained by the Sheriffโ€™s Office. The State Attorneyโ€™s Office and the medical examinerโ€™s office are independent from the Sheriffโ€™s Office. In August 2019, Alex Fischback, now a commander of the BCSOโ€™s eastern precinct, was head of administrative services for the sheriffโ€™s office. Bracey: I don't know if the use of force report is in here or not.

West Melbourne officer receives threats after edited arrest video goes viral, memo says

The West Melbourne Police Department was the arresting agency. Hours later, Edwards was found in a jail cell unresponsive after a confrontation with corrections deputies in the Brevard County Jail. "The video makes it appear that Mr. Edwards death was the direct result of his arrest and restraint by West Melbourne police officers.That is not the case," said the memo by West Melbourne's City Attorney, Morris Richardson. Richardson sent the memo to city officials to address what he called misinformation being spread on social media, which he said, has provoked threats to a West Melbourne officer and his family. No examples were provided. Kathleen Edwards and several community leaders have called for the jail video to be made public or at least shown to family members.

Melbourne City Council votes 4-3 to keep fluoridating drinking water supply

MELBOURNE, Fla. โ€“ Melbourne will continue to fluoridate drinking water for customers across roughly 100 square miles of southern Brevard County. The City Council voted 4-3 on Tuesday to do so, according to our news partner Florida Today. In addition to customers within city limits, Melbourne provides drinking water for Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne Beach, Melbourne Village, Palm Shores, Satellite Beach, West Melbourne and unincorporated Brevard County south of the Pineda Causeway. During Tuesday's meeting, West Melbourne City Council members Daniel Batcheldor, Pat Bentley and John Dittmore spoke in favor of fluoride. There was not one council member that was supportive of the city of Melbourne discontinuing optimal fluoridation of the drinking water," City Manager Scott Morgan told Melbourne officials.

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