A Baker Act evaluation is a confidential civil medical process, not a criminal matter. Employers generally cannot fire someone due to a mental health condition under the ADA. A standard 72-hour Baker ...

Brevard County's school board was set to vote on a policy banning cell phones and other wireless devices for all grade levels. The proposed policy expands on a state law that already bans such devices ...

Pretty much anywhere in Brevard County, Florida, you'll get a view of a rocket launch. Night launches near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center are particularly stunning. A potential SpaceX rocket launch is on ...

Where can you buy Florida Lottery tickets? Tickets can be purchased in person at any authorized retailer throughout Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. To find a ...

The find represents the first clear detection of a baby planet taking shape within a disc of dust and gas with multiple rings. The ground-breaking discovery was made using European Southern ...

This story has been updated to include a statement from U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos. A Social Security office in Brevard County that handles appeals for those seeking benefits is slated for closure ...

Diana Ross canceled her appearance as godmother of Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas a week before the ceremony. Kellie Gerardi, a Virgin Galactic research astronaut and author, will replace Ross as ...

Rocket launches from Florida occur at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral, which is an hour east of Orlando theme parks. Depending on weather, cloud cover, Florida rocket launches could be ...

In the wake of Brevard Public Schools opting not to renew a high school teacher's contract after she used a student's chosen name without parental consent, a protest was held ahead of the April 22 ...

This May, more than 5,000 students are scheduled to graduate from Brevard Public Schools, with additional students set to claim their diplomas from charter and private schools around the county.

SpaceX will launch a Cargo Dragon spacecraft carrying over 5,000 lbs of supplies to the International Space Station. The CRS-33 mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than 2:45 a.m. Sunday, August ...

Several resorts offer kids' clubs, providing childcare and activities for children while parents relax. Kids' clubs offer various programs, including educational activities, outdoor adventures, and ...