Train Slams Into Semi-truck Near Us-1 in Melbourne
A train hit a stalled semi-truck Thursday morning on Lake Washington Road at US-1 in Melbourne… Police say the driver got out before impact after seeing the crossing arms drop. WESH2 News spoke with Melissa Katz, who said she witnessed the whole thing… No injuries were reported, but the truck was heavily damaged. The road […]
Read MoreBrightline Hemorrhaging Cash
Brightline had more riders last year. The high speed train also lost more money. The Miami-to-Orlando high-speed rail line booked 3 million trips last year but lost nearly $550 million, with operating costs and debt payments keeping the service deep in the red.
Read MoreAccused Titusville Murderer to Face Death Penalty
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for David Barber, a former Brevard County corrections deputy who is accused of kidnapping and killing 72-year-old Titusville businesswoman Jessie Kirk. Her burned body was found in March near Haulover Canal. Barber is being held without bond.
Read MoreStarlink Launch Set for Tonight
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set for liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station tonight, with a launch window opening at 8:22 and running through 12:22am Wednesday. The mission will deploy more Starlink internet satellites. Forecasters say there’s an 85% chance of favorable weather conditions. The first stage booster will land on a drone […]
Read MoreMelbourne Shines As Safe City
Melbourne is now ranked the ninth safest place to live in the entire United States… that according to a new U.S. News & World Report study using FBI crime data. The report looked at major crime rates nationwide.
Read MoreTeacher Trial Underway in Brevard
Jury selection was completed Monday in the trial of Brevard County teacher Karly Anderson, accused of disorderly intoxication and resisting officers at a January party with underage students. Opening statements begin today.
Read MoreAnother Invasive Species Calling Brevard Home
Peters’s rock agama, a colorful invasive lizard, is rapidly spreading across Florida, with a surge in sightings, especially in Brevard County. Native to East Africa, the species was introduced through the pet trade in the 1970s. Males are particularly noticeable during breeding season with their orange heads and blue bodies. While experts believe they pose […]
Read MoreBeaches Could Be Hit with Record Seaweed Coverage
A record-breaking amount of sargassum seaweed is headed toward Florida’s beaches, with levels in the Caribbean and West Atlantic reaching 200% higher than average. The University of South Florida reports the massive seaweed blob could bring unpleasant conditions to the state’s coastline, particularly with the strong odor it produces when it washes ashore. While sargassum […]
Read MoreJury Selection Begins in Trial of Cocoa Beach Teacher
A Cocoa Beach teacher accused of attending a party with underage drinking is heading to trial. Karly Anderson has rejected the state’s plea deal, ensuring the case will proceed. Jury selection was scheduled for today. Anderson’s case has garnered attention after allegations that she was present at a gathering with a teen where alcohol was […]
Read MoreNc Truck Driver Held Without Bail Following Deaths of Highway Workers in Brevard
A 36-year-old man said to be from Charlotte, NC is being held without bail after a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 95 in Palm Bay that killed two road surveyors. The crash occurred Friday when Hassan Abdirahman Sheikh Ali’s truck struck the surveyors and a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was uninjured, but both surveyors died at the […]
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