Jonathan Shaban, Spectrum News 13 Photojournalist

02/11/2025

Brevard County and Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews are investigating an incident at the L3Harris facility on Palm Bay Road. Units were dispatched around 2:40 p.m. Sunday after reports of an explosion.

Fire officials say the incident appears to involve a generator or transformer located outside of a building, with no structural involvement. The area continues to smolder as crews await the arrival of the Harris response team to assist with mitigation efforts.

Image - L3Harris Palm Bay campus on Palm Bay Road.

02/11/2025

CAR CRASHES INTO BRIGHTLINE TRAIN

Just before 2 p.m. this afternoon, a car collided with a Brightline train at the Barton Boulevard/US Highway 1 railroad crossing in Rockledge.

According to Rockledge Police, the driver was coming off southbound U.S. 1 to head west on Barton when he was unable to slow down in time. The car slid into the crossing arm and struck the train.

The vehicle was totaled, but fortunately, no major injuries were reported to the driver or passenger.

Brightline brought a second train to the scene so passengers could transfer and continue on to their destinations.

01/11/2025

Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. — meaning you’ll turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night (November 1)

31/10/2025

31/10/2025

Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Public Notice of Pollution

Incident Name: Osprey Unauthorized Discharge Event
State Watch Office Case Number: 20259345

Incident Summary:
The Osprey Water Reclamation Facility discharged approximately 1,861,167 gallons of fully treated reclaimed water into the Indian River Lagoon following a 13.1-inch rainfall event. The excessive stormwater caused high flows that exceeded the facility’s reuse holding and disposal capacity.

Incident Duration:
Start: October 30, 2025, at 11:35 a.m.
End: October 31, 2025, at 1:20 a.m.

Incident Location:
Facility Name: Osprey Water Reclamation Facility
Address: 1105 Buffalo Road, Titusville, FL

31/10/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Superman spotted in Cocoa Beach this morning.

30/10/2025

Crews are placing a protective bump across Dairy Road to shield a hose line running across the roadway. This is located between the Dollar Tree and James Madison Middle School. An additional hose and protective bump have also been installed on N. Singleton Avenue at Dale Drive. These hoses will help drain floodwaters from the Bonnymeade, Parkland, and American Village neighborhoods in Titusville.

30/10/2025

Crews installing a temporary hose across Dairy Rd just west of N. Singleton Ave in Titusville in order to pump excess water impacting residents near Parkland St., Baymeadow Dr. and surrounding areas.

Brevard County, in coordination with the City of Titusville, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the Florida Department of Transportation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the St. Johns River Water Management District are all working together to address the flooding.

30/10/2025

Whole Foods Market Opening November 6 in Rockledge

Whole Foods Market will open its first Brevard County store on November 6 at 2035 Viera Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955. The 37,000-square-foot location will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Located east of Interstate 95 on Viera Boulevard near the new Home Depot, the store will feature more than 450 products from over 100 Florida-based suppliers.

Opening morning festivities will include complimentary coffee and samples from local vendors. The first 300 customers in line will receive a limited-edition Viera tote bag and a “Secret Saver” coupon worth up to $100 off.

30/10/2025

Publix Super Market at Heritage Square is now open

The 48,387 square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli, pharmacy and an adjacent Publix Liquors.

"We’re excited to welcome Palm Bay customers to their new Publix," said Lindsey Willis, Publix media relations manager. "This store reflects our commitment to quality and service and features an upstairs area with both indoor and outdoor seating—a perfect spot to enjoy your favorite Publix finds."

Customers may catch a glimpse of the large, motorized Publix shopping cart traveling around the community on opening day. The shopping cart is another way Publix is celebrating the company’s new location with the community and driving awareness for customer convenience.

Publix Super Market at Heritage Square
​​​​150 Saint Johns Heritage Pkwy NW
​​​​Palm Bay, FL 32907

Images - Publix

30/10/2025

Happy 28th Anniversary to News 13!

30/10/2025

During Tuesday night’s Titusville City Council meeting, the City Manager announced that the American Police Hall of Fame will be closing and that the facility will become available. The City has completed a site visit and is evaluating whether acquisition and renovation of the building for use as an Emergency Operations Center and Police Headquarters would be feasible. Staff are expected to return at the next council meeting with an advisability report.

The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum has been located in Titusville since 2003. The museum features exhibits on policing, including forensics, fi****ms, K-9 units, and SWAT teams. It also includes the nation’s first indoor memorial to officers who died in the line of duty, with more than 22,000 names inscribed on its walls, and a Hall of Fame recognizing contributions to law enforcement.

The museum was founded in 1960 by Gerald Arenberg, a former police officer who established the institution to honor law enforcement personnel. It was previously located in North Port and later in Miami before relocating to Titusville in 2003.

Video of the announcement can be found in the comments