A brush fire sparked by lightning quickly spread in Micco as fire crews raced to save homes.

SpaceX will attempt to launch another resupply mission to the International Space Station.

The latest ranking for 2025 looks at factors like graduation rate, college readiness, and scores on state assessments.

Fire crews in Brevard County are evacuating homes because of a brush fire near a Micco neighborhood. The fire is near Cherish Drive, south of Micco Road and west of U.S. 1.

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is currently in effect for Brevard County until 5:42 PM

Here's what drivers can do if they think something’s not working properly with a traffic light.

Troopers say a fatal rollover crash has prompted the closure of SR-520 in Cocoa.

The FHP says a 16-year-old driver was killed and her 15-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash on State Road 520 in Cocoa.

SpaceX will attempt to launch another X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle mission for the U.S. Space Force.

A woman was arrested after a man on the hood of a car was injured in a crash that stemmed from a domestic dispute in Cocoa, according to police.

It’s over halfway through 2025, and researchers have revealed which areas of the U.S. are primed for success.

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

What cruise passengers pay to park at Port Canaveral could become more expensive.

An elderly woman and two animals died in a house fire in Palm Bay, according to firefighters.

Authorities hold a briefing to update "recent findings and evidence regarding the investigation" of a missing 18-year-old who was found dead in Manatee County.

Trial started Monday for Erica Dotson of West Melbourne, who walked into a courtroom as attorneys began to pick a jury. She faces the death penalty for the death of her son in 2021.

The Sunshine State has plenty of interesting things to do and see. However, some parts of Florida make for a better vacation spot than others.

A youth sports team is asking for help after losing $35,000 worth of equipment and uniforms during a fire at a Merritt Island U-Haul storage facility this week.

A 71-year-old man on an e-bike was killed in a crash that shut down lanes on U.S. 1 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A plane crash in Titusville left two people hospitalized, according to the police department

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a body recently found along Interstate 75 was that of Giovanni Pelletier, a missing 18-year-old who had last been seen Aug. 1.

When officers arrived, the suspect, later identified as Jose Luis O’Neill Caraballo, tried to flee. Despite verbal commands to stop, he resisted but was detained after a brief pursuit.

SpaceX will launch a batch of Starlink satellites from Florida’s Space Coast.

A new training center in Orlando aims to ensure Central Florida's workforce of skilled ironworkers continues to grow.

A crane fell over onto an empty Merritt Island home on Wednesday, causing dozens of homes to be left without water.

The man accused of injuring three people during a 2024 Christmas boat parade in Brevard County has been sentenced to jail.

According to an arrest report, the photos, which were printed on postcard-style paper, were placed in locations accessible to the general public, including children.

At least 13 units were damaged during a fire at a Brevard County storage facility.

A former Satellite High School teacher appeared before the Brevard County School Board Tuesday night, urging members to reinstate her after her contract was not renewed.

Even after finding his body, no one seems to know what really happened to an 18-year-old who went missing on a Florida vacation.

A 35-year-old man is accused of killing his grandfather, who was in hospice care, by giving him prescription medication, according to an affidavit for arrest warrant.

United Launch Alliance launched a Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Police activity along Interstate 95 sparked a major traffic jam on Monday evening, according to the FL511.

On the first day of school, the superintendent of Brevard Public Schools addressed new policies this year including stricter rules for students and their phones.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Melbourne.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said they have “preliminarily determined” a body found Friday belongs to 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, the teen who went missing from Charlotte County last week, according to a news release.

A small plane crashed into a canal near Interstate 95 on Friday afternoon, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey addressed questions on Friday about the agency’s involvement in the search for 18-year-old Giovonni Pelletier who was last seen in Manatee County.

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.

The man police said killed a teenager during a late night altercation in downtown Melbourne might have to go back to jail before his trial starts.

A Brevard County woman who was raped as a child in 1990 has filed a negligence lawsuit against the city of Melbourne that accuses the city’s police department of mishandling the decades-old sexual battery investigation.

The Battle Bros is hosting its sixth annual Space Coast Wing Battle in Melbourne, allowing attendees to enjoy unlimited wing samples, games and live music.

The former Brevard County teacher who lost her job over calling a student by their preferred name and was at the center of a statewide debate over parental rights is telling her side of the story for the first time.

SpaceX is poised to launch Amazon satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

News 6 has been following cases in Seminole County when troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol have stopped drivers for going 50 mph or more over the speed limit, or over 100 mph.

Dr. Mark Rendell, the district superintendent, released a statement Tuesday saying the district will not rehire Melissa Calhoun, at least until she completes the one-year probation that was agreed to as part of Calhoun’s settlement with the state.

In an area already with limited healthcare options, a clinic is suddenly mostly closed.

Best Buy shoppers in select markets, including four in Central Florida, will soon have access to a new in-store experience that blends appliances with home furnishings, thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership between Best Buy and IKEA.

Kissimmee city commissioners are set to ratify an agreement with the firefighters’ union that will change firefighter shifts but also increase costs for homeowners.

Around 10 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a driver attempting to get his car off the tracks at S.R. 520 and U.S. 1, the release said.

Qualifying to run for office in cities and towns across Central Florida is getting underway. The question is, will people actually run for office? A recent report by the nonpartisan group Ballot Ready found that 912 seats in local elections in Florida went empty in the 2024 general election.

According to the sheriff’s office, Giovonni Pelletier was vacationing with his family in Englewood before leaving around 1:30 a.m. to visit relatives in Brevard County.

SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites from the Space Coast.

Two people were killed when the SUV they were taking across the Merritt Island Causeway crashed and caught fire as they were trapped inside, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

News 6 has a little more insight into why sheriff's deputies say a 22-year-old drove from Texas to West Melbourne to kill his own grandparents.

NASA and SpaceX successfully launch Crew-11 to the space station from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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.

Melissa Calhoun, the former Brevard Public Schools teacher caught in controversy for calling a student by their preferred name rather than their legal name — which violated a new Florida law — will keep her teaching license.

NASA and SpaceX are on target for a crewed launch to the International Space Station.

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County has found four confirmed cases of “locally acquired” dengue, a news release stated.

The Florida Board of Education will determine whether a Brevard County teacher who lost her job over her use of a student’s preferred name will be able to keep her teaching certificate.

Police say a man was arrested on a charge of aggravated manslaughter after a young boy drowned in a Brevard County hotel pool.

News 6 is learning just how hurt a 1-year-old got when the little boy survived falling out of a third-story window at an apartment complex.

A skydiver died Saturday after a hard landing during a charity event in Brevard County, sheriff’s officials said.

SpaceX on Tuesday night will attempt to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida’s Space Coast.

Central Florida is under a rare heat warning, so take precautions.

Nearly $1 million in state funding is set to transform an old marina along A1A in Melbourne Beach into a vital hub for Indian River Lagoon restoration projects.

After decades of pollution and harmful algae blooms, there are new concerns about dead fishing floating in the Indian River Lagoon.

Brevard County has started work on its $56.6 million project to widen Ellis Road, according to a news release.

As Central Florida braces for extreme heat this week, counties are sharing venues where residents can beat the heat.

An FHP trooper was temporarily blinded during a fight with a driver along I-95 in Brevard County, officials say.

Last week, Tripadvisor released its list of the highest-rated attractions and experiences in the world.

The latest data sheds light on costs that state officials claim are being passed on to taxpayers.

A crash in Brevard County killed a man, left a woman with serious injuries and forced the hourslong closure of all southbound lanes of Interstate 95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The young man accused of killing his grandparents and injuring a third person on Washington Street won’t be leaving jail anytime soon. County Judge Michelle Baker denied bond on murder and attempted murder charges for Jeremyah Campbell, 22.

News 6 is teaming up with you to help purchase back-to-school supplies for teachers across Central Florida,

Each bus, which is a former charter bus outfitted with beds and other necessities, will sleep up to 20 people a night. The buses are also supposed to have security and cameras on board. Matthew's Hope is working with other nonprofits and churches to host the buses on a rotating basis each night throughout Brevard County.

Two Rockledge restaurant owners who briefly found themselves behind bars in a multi-state scam investigation have had their charges dropped, according to Wisconsin court records.

News 6 meteorologists are expecting temperatures in the high 90s, with feels-like temperatures stretching into the triple digits. Organizations that help people experiencing homelessness are looking for cooling supplies. Here’s how you can help.

A 1-year-old boy fell from a third-story window at an apartment complex in Rockledge, according to the police department.

What is that weird red light beaming from the ninth floor of the Cape Royal Office Condominium on North Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach.

A 22-year-old man is accused of killing his grandparents and injuring their neighbor in a shooting in West Melbourne, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

The Harbor City suddenly has fewer places for children to play and for seniors to get a meal.

Multiple would-be thieves attempted to remove an ATM from a Truist Bank in Indian Harbour Beach using a pickup truck and a chain, the police department said.

How many chickens should homeowners be allowed to have? In Brevard County, that number could soon rise.

Part of the roof on a community center in Melbourne collapsed Tuesday, forcing officials to close the site.

The Brevard County Commission on Tuesday approved a labor agreement with the firefighters union that will raise pay by 21% for firefighter EMTs.

The Florida Highway Patrol has its first break toward finding a driver troopers said ran over a woman taking a walk and didn't stop.

A vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash last week that injured a woman in Brevard County has been located, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Titusville City Council selected Tom Abbate as its new city manager, promoting him from the interim city manager position he was given in May, a news release stated.

The calendar may read July, but it’s already back-to-school time for some Brevard County students.

Flea markets can be a load of fun. And some of the state's top flea markets can be found right here in Central Florida.

Stacker compiled a list of the closest national parks to Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro Area.

SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s coast on Tuesday evening after a scrub the day prior.

For more than a decade, Restore Our Shores has been working to restore oyster reefs in the Indian River Lagoon, a vital estuary along Florida’s east coast.

A former Bayside High School P.E. teacher was sentenced to over 14 years in prison for having a “sexual relationship” with a student, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

The lawyers for an ex-Brevard County corrections deputy accused of killing a 72-year-old Titusville woman will ask a judge Friday to dismiss a motion seeking the death penalty.

Hundreds carried signs in disapproval of the Trump administration’s policies at the “Good Trouble Lives On” protest at Orlando City Hall on Thursday night.

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

Newly-released video from the February shooting of a Titusville man by police gives a more complete view of the officer response that led to the man’s death.