After much-needed rain last week, we’re starting to see some improvement in drought conditions across Central Florida.

Students, get ready to start your summers early. Brevard Public Schools has decided to end the school year before Memorial Day this year.

Rounds of soaking rain and gusty winds remain in the forecast Thursday as a stubborn setup keeps bands of showers moving in off the Atlantic.

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Strong wind gusts reaching 55 mph have been reported in the area

Kennedy Space Center's star-studded culinary experience, "Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef," returns on November 15th, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station with a showcase of international cuisine. The event brings together renowned chefs and NASA astronauts for a unique fusion of culinary arts and space exploration.

A strong cold front is charging in, and it’s set to bring the coldest air of the season.

A weak front is moving just south of Brevard County.

Thursday and Friday were plagued by heavy rains and flood conditions especially for our east coast counties. Today, the skies may not have cleared yet, but the Fall air mass is making its way through the peninsula. How long will these conditions stick around?

If your plans take you around Central Florida this weekend, keep an eye on the weather. A flood watch is in effect for Volusia and Brevard counties through Sunday morning.

A flood watch is in effect for Volusia and Brevard counties until Sunday morning.

High Surf and Wind Advisory in place early this week

Expect storm coverage to increase in Central Florida as fall approaches.

A Facebook Live recording of a woman’s fatal shooting in Cocoa at the alleged request of her ex-girlfriend will be shown in court, according to the Brevard-Seminole State Attorney’s Office.

A disturbing scene met investigators at a Rockledge home after a woman left her pets there for months, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

After more than a year of gridlock, Brevard County and its firefighters finally agreed to a new contract.

After being under a flood watch, rain is still lingering over much of Central Florida on Tuesday evening.

What could have brought the plane down is an enormous piece of what meteorologists forecast on a day-to-day basis, especially for travelers.

If you’re making outdoor plans to kick off the summer vacation season, we should see mostly dry conditions Sunday.

We’re starting off dry, but the heat will pick up quickly through the day.

If you’ve been wondering when the rain will let up, the short answer is… not quite yet.

Have you ever seen a white squirrel?

Stay informed about the Red Flag Warning in Central Florida and what it means for you, with dry conditions and wind gusts in the forecast.

Sea turtle strandings in Brevard and Volusia counties have reached concerning levels this year.

The February heat wave continues for the next few days with even hotter days by the end of the week.

Wednesday morning’s fog event has been most noticeable along the coast, with some spots seeing visibility drop to just a quarter mile.

State Road A1A reopened near Patrick Space Force Base on Thursday after “law enforcement activity in the area” closed the road in both directions.

Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey asks the public to avoid the area near Patrick Space Force Base.

The SPCA of Brevard announced on Tuesday they had to lay off 15% of their animal care team and reduce animal intake in a cost-cutting move.

Hurricane Helene flooded the Weissmans' home last month.

HOPE for Brevard announced that it’s expecting 70-100 cats from North Carolina next week, while also pleading for donation help as items will be sent to North Carolina.

After Hurricane Helene made its way up Florida’s west coast late Thursday night and into Friday morning, Brevard, Orange, Seminole, Lake and Volusia school districts all opened Friday, but with backlash from parents.

The Florida Public Service Commission has begun to chart power outages attributed to Hurricane Helene.

Rather than sustained tropical storm conditions, there will be periods of nasty weather as outer bands lash out.

Hurricane Helene is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before reaching Florida’s Big Bend region.

Central Florida is beginning to see impacts from Hurricane Debby as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, bringing heavy rain and an isolated threat of tornadoes.

News 6 wants to know what issues are important to you as your child heads back to school and voters choose new members of local school boards.

A 79-year-old man was killed after he was ejected from his truck when it overturned on Interstate 95 on Tuesday morning.

You guys already know we have reporters assigned to cover all areas of Central Florida. We take great pride in knowing that a lot of our reporters are originally right here from Central Florida. Volusia County reporter Molly Reed is no different.

Parts of Brevard and Osceola counties have now reached severe drought status. Widespread relief, however, finally appears to be in sight.

If you need help getting out of an abusive situation, you can find shelters and groups in almost every Central Florida county.

Candace Campos pinpoints the Central Florida forecast.

Temperatures continue to soar into the mid-to-upper 90s for our holiday weekend.

High pressure will keep breezy conditions around, increasing coastal hazards.

The non-profit said $20,000 that could have benefited people with special needs will now have to go toward repairs and security.

After an absolutely gorgeous day Saturday, changes are coming to close out the weekend.

Brevard Zoo will be a new temporary home for two confiscated spider monkey babies.

It's going to be a wicked weather day in the Orlando area.

An area of low pressure that formed over the Gulf of Mexico is set to bring severe weather through Central Florida.

Thursday, for the first time, the state attorney's office shared the last four minutes of the pursuit recorded on tense dash camera video.

Voters in five Central Florida counties went to the polls Tuesday as elections were being held in some communities.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering a special ticket discount for Brevard County residents, starting next week.

The first cold front of the fall season continues to move to the south Saturday evening with a few showers lingering in southern Osceola and Brevard counties.

It will be much more dry this week in Central Florida.

Will it rain on your Friday parade?

The Florida Public Service Commission began to chart power outages attributed to Hurricane Idalia.

From the West Indies to the Maritimes, from the Philippines to Puerto Rico, if a country grows sugar cane, chances are good it also distills rum.

The center and left lanes were closed at mile marker 211 for “watermelon debris removal and clean-up.”

Heat advisories are issued when feels-like temperatures go to 108 or higher.

We are pinpointing an Inconvenient Weather Day across Central Florida.

The rumors are true: Brevard is getting a Whole Foods Market.

An inmate who escaped from a work camp in Cocoa on Friday was booked in Volusia County within a week, deputies said.

The latest National Lightning Safety Council’s lightning-related death report shows two people lost their lives as a result of lightning over the weekend.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Orange, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, Marion, Flagler and Brevard counties until 10 p.m.

Windy and gray Easter Sunday in Central Florida

Drought concerns are rising throughout Central Florida, and as of Tuesday, officials in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties instituted emergency burn bans in an effort to prevent fires from going out of control.

School's out -- at least for a day!

A surface front will continue its slow southward sag across across Central Florida.

Now, school board members are meeting Thursday to modify the district’s policy, Susin said, and hopefully, stop teachers from quitting.

Brevard commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to start the process of planning a beach renourishment project after the county estimated Hurricane Ian's damages to southern beaches at $8.5 million.

Storms will once again strike Central Florida.

The massive hurricane made a total of seven landfalls, four of which as a category 5 hurricane causing devastation over the northwestern Caribbean Islands.

Storms, storms and more storms.

Time is running out to cast your ballot before Tuesday's Florida primary election.

Another round of strong storms are expected in Central Florida.

Florida's primaries are just over two weeks away, and now every Central Florida county is offering early voting.

We are cranking up the thermostat even further Saturday. Highs top out in the upper 90s later in the day. With the humidity factored in it will feel more like 100-110 degrees.

Heat advisories have been issued for multiple Central Florida counties as near-record high temperatures continue.

Streets in Melbourne have been impacted by the heavy rains hitting several parts of Brevard and Volusia Counties.

It’s no secret it has been very wet lately, but it doesn’t take much to dry things out in the Sunshine State.

As storms continue to push through Central Florida Wednesday evening, a day after nearly a dozen tornado warnings swept through several counties, hail rained down in Longwood, New Smyrna Beach and Lake Mary.

Prosecutors say a man suspected of shooting five homeless people in Washington and New York City and killing two of them appeared to hold up a phone and play music after he shot one of the victims.

More rain is headed our way.

A man suspected of stalking and shooting homeless people asleep on the streets of New York City and Washington has been arrested.

A tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service Saturday morning for Marion, Flagler, Sumter, Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Polk, Osceola and Brevard counties, lasting until 11 a.m.

Yellow Dog Cafe, known for its "comfort food with flair" and Indian River views, celebrated its 24th anniversary on Feb. 13.

The teen accused of shooting another student at Seminole High School last month will now be charged as an adult.

Clearing skies may help brighten your day.

The domestic violence charge filed against former Winter Park police chief John Michael Dean has now been dropped.

The FHP investigates an eight-vehicle wreck on I-95 in Brevard.

It's turning colder behind the cold front, but here's a closer look at when the coldest air arrives.

It’s a unique way to experience sea life without having to go to the beach.

Construction of Brightline's 169-mile passenger train extension from South Florida to Orlando is chugging along with multiple full-road closures planned for this week.

Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot by an officer Sunday night in Titusville, according to police.

Minor coastal flooding was reported at high tide Friday in Flagler and Brevard counties.

A missing 1-year-old boy last seen in Marion County on Tuesday may be with two adults heading to Illinois, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Hurricane season is slow and may close up shop early, and that’s a good thing!

A cool front pushing through Central Florida Sunday morning, will usher in much drier and cooler weather for the next few days.

Publix follows CVS, Winn-Dixie, Walgreens and Sam’s Club in offering third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in-store.

Brevard students returned to school while their parents are returning to the warpath over the district's long-debated mask policy.