Brevard County schools issue cease and desist over third-party school merchandise sales
Read full article: Brevard County schools issue cease and desist over third-party school merchandise salesIn Brevard County, the district said its schools are missing out on money because third party vendors who sell the merchandise to the big box stores are reaping most of the profits.
‘Impatient’ man arrested after moving ambulance as medics worked inside, Brevard sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Impatient’ man arrested after moving ambulance as medics worked inside, Brevard sheriff saysA 58-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office say he climbed into a parked ambulance while paramedics were treating a patient and attempted to move the vehicle because it was blocking his path.
‘Win for accountability:’ Brevard County rescinds teacher Melissa Calhoun’s reprimand in preferred name case
Read full article: ‘Win for accountability:’ Brevard County rescinds teacher Melissa Calhoun’s reprimand in preferred name caseThe Brevard County high school teacher who was essentially fired by the district because she used a student’s preferred name without parental permission won an arbitration in the case. Talking to News 6 on Friday, Melissa Calhoun called the decision a win for all teachers, even though BPS still has no plans on rehiring her.
‘The game is over:’ 40 illegal gambling operations taken down in ‘first-of-its-kind’ sting in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘The game is over:’ 40 illegal gambling operations taken down in ‘first-of-its-kind’ sting in Central FloridaFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will be joined by several Central Florida sheriffs at a news conference in Titusville.
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.
Driver dies when big rig hits truck, overturns, erupts in flames on I-95 in Brevard
Read full article: Driver dies when big rig hits truck, overturns, erupts in flames on I-95 in BrevardInterstate 95 was shut down in Brevard County after a crash north of Mims, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida man used taco seasoning in $10K trading-card theft scheme, officials say
Read full article: Florida man used taco seasoning in $10K trading-card theft scheme, officials sayA Florida man is accused of stealing upwards of $10,000 worth of trading cards at self-checkouts by scanning seasoning packets in their place, according to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office and statewide prosecutors.
Florida CFO announces funding for immigration enforcement in Brevard County
Read full article: Florida CFO announces funding for immigration enforcement in Brevard CountyAmid his crusade over illegal immigration and government spending, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is headed to Central Florida for another news conference on Thursday afternoon.
World War II-era ‘practice bomb’ found near Cocoa Beach elementary school, officials say
Read full article: World War II-era ‘practice bomb’ found near Cocoa Beach elementary school, officials sayA World War II-era “practice bomb” was disposed of after being found near an elementary school in Cocoa Beach, according to the U.S. Space Force.
Motive unclear after suspect accused of going on shooting spree in Miami-Dade, Brevard counties
Read full article: Motive unclear after suspect accused of going on shooting spree in Miami-Dade, Brevard countiesA suspect has been arrested after a 45-year-old man was shot to death outside his Florida home.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central Florida
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central FloridaSeveral law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.
SEWAGE and RODENTS: 7 Central Florida eateries shut down over health violations
Read full article: SEWAGE and RODENTS: 7 Central Florida eateries shut down over health violationsLast week, seven more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Brevard County turns down gas tax hike to fund transportation projects
Read full article: Brevard County turns down gas tax hike to fund transportation projectsBrevard County commissioners on Tuesday voted against a plan to raise its gas tax to address a funding shortfall for critical transportation improvements.
‘I’ll f****** kill her:’ Mom caught on video viciously beating cat, Brevard sheriff says
Read full article: ‘I’ll f****** kill her:’ Mom caught on video viciously beating cat, Brevard sheriff saysA Merritt Island woman was jailed after she was seen viciously attacking a cat to “get back at” a family member over the weekend, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Titusville teen’s cruise ship death prompts new child custody fight
Read full article: Titusville teen’s cruise ship death prompts new child custody fightThe death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise ship last fall has sparked a new child custody fight involving the Titusville teen’s stepsiblings, newly filed court records show.
‘Why did she get the children back?’ Mom accused of child neglect arrested again when toddler nearly drowns
Read full article: ‘Why did she get the children back?’ Mom accused of child neglect arrested again when toddler nearly drownsA 1-year-old almost drowned, according to police, and now, for the second time in just the last few months, a mother is back in jail.
Ditch digging to alleviate flooding pits Titusville neighbor against neighbor
Read full article: Ditch digging to alleviate flooding pits Titusville neighbor against neighborIt’s a project addressing drainage and flooding complaints in Titusville, but some people on the street think digging ditches along the county right-of-way could create more problems in their neighborhood.
Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Here’s what happens next
Read full article: Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Here’s what happens nextOn Thursday, Florida House lawmakers finally approved a new bill that would completely remove non-school property taxes from homes across the state.
Good Samaritan aids woman shot 4 times by boyfriend at Cocoa apartment, police say
Read full article: Good Samaritan aids woman shot 4 times by boyfriend at Cocoa apartment, police sayA 21-year-old woman is recovering after being shot a total of four times, and to the relief of her family, even more, police said they’ve caught her boyfriend, who was on the run.
Cape Canaveral considers options if large rockets, including SpaceX’s Starship, damage homes
Read full article: Cape Canaveral considers options if large rockets, including SpaceX’s Starship, damage homesCape Canaveral discusses the idea of what options would be available if the coast dealt with any damage from launches of larger rockets.
Handcuffed woman caught eating cocaine hidden in her ‘personal place,’ Florida sheriff says
Read full article: Handcuffed woman caught eating cocaine hidden in her ‘personal place,’ Florida sheriff saysAfter chucking a cinderblock through someone’s car, a handcuffed Palm Bay woman was caught eating cocaine that was concealed inside her pants, the sheriff said.
Indian man, 73, caught in Cape Canaveral after molesting girl on cruise, deputies say
Read full article: Indian man, 73, caught in Cape Canaveral after molesting girl on cruise, deputies sayAn Indian man was taken into custody this week after he was caught molesting an underage girl on a Royal Caribbean cruise, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Cape Canaveral meeting set for neighbors concerned about proposed LNG plant
Read full article: Cape Canaveral meeting set for neighbors concerned about proposed LNG plantA new meeting about a controversial proposal to build a liquefied natural gas plant is set for Wednesday night at Cape Canaveral’s Community Center.
🧑🚀A day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: How to plan your visit, what you’ll see
Read full article: 🧑🚀A day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: How to plan your visit, what you’ll seeSpend a day with me at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida’s Space Coast, as I meet a former NASA astronaut and get a rare look at Artemis II on the launch pad.
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.
Historic 150-year-old Cape Canaveral lighthouse offers unique tours to public
Read full article: Historic 150-year-old Cape Canaveral lighthouse offers unique tours to publicThe Cape Canaveral Lighthouse has quite the history in Central Florida contributing to oceanic navigation and the space program.
These 3 downtowns are the best in Central Florida, new report says
Read full article: These 3 downtowns are the best in Central Florida, new report saysThe World Atlas has released its most recent report on the best downtowns in Florida. And out of all nine cities to make the list, three can be found in Central Florida.
Palm Bay police await identification after remains found near missing person investigation
Read full article: Palm Bay police await identification after remains found near missing person investigationPolice in Palm Bay are awaiting confirmation from the medical examiner after human remains were discovered in a wooded area, a development investigators say could be connected to a missing person who has not been seen alive for about a year.
‘Should have told her I loved her:’ Bodycam shows police questioning teen accused of killing mother, mother’s boyfriend
Read full article: ‘Should have told her I loved her:’ Bodycam shows police questioning teen accused of killing mother, mother’s boyfriendFor the first time through the lens of police body cameras, we’re seeing the teenager accused of killing her mother and her mother’s young boyfriend.
Birding is growing as a hobby, as bird populations fall
Read full article: Birding is growing as a hobby, as bird populations fallThe Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival brings in tourists from around the country, and they fill hotel rooms during a traditionally slow part of the season. But that success may be in jeopardy. Studies show there are fewer birds to watch.
Official under fire after using city card to buy $2,000 lawnmower, Titusville police say
Read full article: Official under fire after using city card to buy $2,000 lawnmower, Titusville police sayA former city employee from Titusville was arrested after spending over $2,000 on a lawnmower, according to the police department.
‘Doesn’t happen again:’ Melbourne Beach could install grates after manatee gets stuck in storm drain
Read full article: ‘Doesn’t happen again:’ Melbourne Beach could install grates after manatee gets stuck in storm drainAfter rescuers saved a 400 lb. manatee that was stuck in a storm drain, Melbourne Beach is now considering how to stop cold sea cows from swimming into drains.
🍷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.
Dirt barricade separates Titusville mall, gas station feuding over leaky gas
Read full article: Dirt barricade separates Titusville mall, gas station feuding over leaky gasA local mall is using an aggressive strategy to get a gas station to stop a leak that the mall says is contaminating its property and contributing to a pause in construction of a new mall in its place.
Crews rescue manatee trapped in storm drain beneath road in Brevard County
Read full article: Crews rescue manatee trapped in storm drain beneath road in Brevard CountyFirst responders rushed to a scene in Melbourne Beach on Monday afternoon after a manatee became stuck in a storm drain, state officials told News 6.
‘NEWS FLASH:’ Abuse investigation breaks out at Rockledge childcare facility, city says
Read full article: ‘NEWS FLASH:’ Abuse investigation breaks out at Rockledge childcare facility, city saysAn investigation is underway after three employees at a Rockledge childcare facility were arrested on Friday, according to city officials.
‘Pissed off:’ Stepbrother goes to court after mysterious death of Titusville student Anna Kepner
Read full article: ‘Pissed off:’ Stepbrother goes to court after mysterious death of Titusville student Anna KepnerOver two months after the body of 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found stuffed under a bed on a Carnival cruise ship, her stepbrother has reportedly found himself in court.
‘It’s sickening:’ Brevard students risk suspension to walk out of class for ICE protest
Read full article: ‘It’s sickening:’ Brevard students risk suspension to walk out of class for ICE protestA school district didn’t back down from its warnings to punish students if they walked out of school to be part of the nationwide ICE protests.
Central Florida strip club, restaurant linked to Epstein, new records show
Read full article: Central Florida strip club, restaurant linked to Epstein, new records showAs part of the latest release of Epstein files, News 6 has uncovered an FBI report that links Epstein to a Central Florida strip club and biker gang.
Florida school districts warn of consequences as ICE protest walkouts spread
Read full article: Florida school districts warn of consequences as ICE protest walkouts spreadWalkout protests over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity have spread to high schools across Central Florida, prompting warnings from state and local school officials that students who leave class during instructional time could face disciplinary consequences.
‘Protect our infrastructure:’ Cocoa Beach project seeks preventing Minutemen Causeway erosion
Read full article: ‘Protect our infrastructure:’ Cocoa Beach project seeks preventing Minutemen Causeway erosionCocoa Beach is getting out in front of erosion concerns the mayor says could impact at least a thousand residents’ utilities one day.
Bomb threat forced closure of Cheney Highway in Titusville, police say
Read full article: Bomb threat forced closure of Cheney Highway in Titusville, police sayTitusville police temporarily shut down a stretch of Cheney Highway on Wednesday while officers investigated a bomb threat, according to a news release.
Why Brevard County students at prior walkout weren’t disciplined but those at upcoming ICE protest will be
Read full article: Why Brevard County students at prior walkout weren’t disciplined but those at upcoming ICE protest will beOfficials with the district said that the current protests are not related to school operations, and the district is instead "focused on prioritizing learning."
SeaWorld Orlando rescues 16 cold-stunned green sea turtles for rehabilitation
Read full article: SeaWorld Orlando rescues 16 cold-stunned green sea turtles for rehabilitationShowing visible signs of stress on their shells and skin, the team’s goal is to stabilize and rehabilitate the turtles so they can be safely returned to their natural habitat once they are healthy and environmental conditions improve.
Despite airspace, sonic boom concerns, FAA OKs Starship environmental plan for Florida
Read full article: Despite airspace, sonic boom concerns, FAA OKs Starship environmental plan for FloridaThe Federal Aviation Administration released its final environmental impact statement for Starship on Friday, despite concerns about airspace closures disrupting commercial flights and sonic booms disrupting surrounding communities.
No ‘schedule pressure’ after Artemis II moon mission delay, NASA says
Read full article: No ‘schedule pressure’ after Artemis II moon mission delay, NASA saysNASA’s associate administrator, the agency’s highest ranking civil servant, says there’s no pressure to launch a long-awaited crewed mission around the moon following a new delay to the lunar fly-by.
Brevard Public Schools warns of disciplinary action for student walkouts amid nationwide ICE protests
Read full article: Brevard Public Schools warns of disciplinary action for student walkouts amid nationwide ICE protestsIn a letter sent to families on Tuesday, School Board Chair Matt Susin said the district was made aware of a proposed student-led walkout that was promoted at three high schools.
Everything about NASA Artemis II moon mission: Space shuttle parts, delays, astronauts, more
Read full article: Everything about NASA Artemis II moon mission: Space shuttle parts, delays, astronauts, moreArtemis II will send four astronauts around the moon in the first crewed flight test of the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion Spacecraft.
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.
NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts
Read full article: NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronautsNASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around.
Ex-Cocoa Beach principal accused of hosting teen party gets probation
Read full article: Ex-Cocoa Beach principal accused of hosting teen party gets probationElizabeth Hill-Brodigan, who served as principal at Roosevelt Elementary School, was sentenced to two years of probation for hosting an underage drinking party last year.
Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship still under investigation, records indicate
Read full article: Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship still under investigation, records indicateNearly three months after a Titusville teen was found dead on a cruise ship, records obtained by News 6 indicate the case remains under investigation.
Brevard County deputy to be sentenced in fatal shooting of roommate, fellow deputy
Read full article: Brevard County deputy to be sentenced in fatal shooting of roommate, fellow deputyA Brevard County deputy who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal 2022 shooting of his roommate and fellow deputy will be sentenced Friday.
Residents to raise more concerns over proposal to let rocket wastewater into Indian River Lagoon
Read full article: Residents to raise more concerns over proposal to let rocket wastewater into Indian River LagoonA concerned community hopes to stop a rocket company’s rocket wastewater from winding up in the Indian River Lagoon.