NASA sets December test flight for Boeing Starliner ahead of crewed return

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is set to return to space in December for an uncrewed test flight as NASA works toward putting astronauts back aboard the capsule.

Body found during search for missing boogie boarder in Brevard County, officials say

The search began around 9:30 a.m. in the 4000 block of Highway A1A in Melbourne Beach after officials received a call that a man went underwater and did not resurface, according to deputies.

Florida teen gets 50 years for killing mom, mom's boyfriend in Palm Bay

A Florida teenager who murdered her mother and her mother's boyfriend will serve 50 years in prison under a plea deal finalized in court on Friday.

Report: NASA's Artemis III mission is 3 months behind schedule

NASA’s Artemis III mission is facing a three-month scheduling setback, putting pressure on the agency’s timeline to return astronauts to the moon.

Bowen Aquarium lease approved by Port Canaveral commissioners

Port Canaveral commissioners voted Wednesday to sign a 31-year lease agreement with the Brevard Zoo, also known as the East Coast Zoological Foundation, to build the Bowen Aquarium on 14 acres along the port.

NASA, SpaceX target October for Crew-13 launch from Florida to ISS

NASA has set a new date for Crew-13's flight to the International Space Station after the original launch was delayed.

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Florida dog attack leaves pet facing possible paw amputation

A Florida dog is recovering, but could still lose its paw, weeks after it was attacked by another dog on the other side of a fence, according to the dog's owners.

Health First cuts over 200 jobs in Brevard County

Health First has eliminated over 200 jobs, about 2% of its workforce, the health system has announced.

Florida teen hospitalized with broken back after Palm Bay crash

A Florida teenager is recovering from a broken back after an alleged reckless driver lost control and plowed into her family's vehicle in Brevard County last weekend.

Fired Titusville police chief avoids conviction after crash ticket tossed

Former Titusville Police Chief John Lau had his careless driving ticket dismissed Thursday after state troopers presented no evidence or witnesses in court.

Cape Canaveral council weighs tax increase as officials work to close budget gap

Cape Canaveral city leaders are weighing a property tax increase and other options to close a budget shortfall, as residents voiced differing opinions over whether to raise taxes or reduce city spending.

Brevard County delays gas tax proposal as officials weigh $2.2 billion infrastructure backlog

Brevard County commissioners have delayed consideration of a local gas tax increase, saying they are reluctant to raise fuel costs now but may eventually let voters decide the issue as the county faces a $2.2 billion transportation and infrastructure backlog.

NASA turns to AI to speed lunar research and future moon missions

NASA is turning to artificial intelligence to help scientists analyze decades of lunar data more quickly as it works toward returning astronauts to the moon through the Artemis program.

How a collapsed roof transformed a Melbourne community center: ‘Really good blessing’

A Melbourne community center is opening its doors again Saturday following months of structural repairs and interior upgrades after heavy rainfall collapsed its roof last summer.

Chinese tourist charged after allegedly flying drone in restricted airspace near Kennedy Space Center

Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.

Cocoa families frustrated as flooded fields, broken bathrooms stall youth football

Young athletes and families in Cocoa face continuous disruptions as severe ground flooding and backing-up septic systems force leaders to shut down key park infrastructure at Stradley Park.