Columnist Steve Bousquet examines the political forces for and against a legislative plan to divert tourist “bed tax” revenue ...

A Florida contractor has submitted erroneous reports, delaying homeowners’ ability to repair their properties.

A police vehicle fire in Palm Bay sparked a brush fire, leading to evacuations. The fire was contained, and residents returned home. A burn ban is in effect due to dry conditions.

Dry weather conditions are continuing to impact Central Florida. Several fires have sparked up throughout local counties, and ...

Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews battled back at least four major fires across the city Wednesday, April 24, with one that forced ...

Neighbors described things as chaotic and scary but said they’re grateful for the quick actions from Palm Bay firefighters.

PALM BAY, Fla. — Firefighters appear to be making progress in the battle against several fires burning in the Palm Bay area of Brevard County. Two fires in the undeveloped area known as “The Compound” ...

Drought conditions and dry weather have fueled at least five recent fires, prompting a region-wide burn ban. Wildfires flared across Brevard County on Wednesday, with two contained in Palm Bay and a ...

A Brevard County Sheriff's helicopter performed water drops, and other agencies assisted in creating fire lines.

Multiple brush fires broke out in Palm Bay on Wednesday, briefly prompting evacuations. Two of the fires were fully contained by 4 p.m. while other small fires continued to burn in the southwestern ...

The fire is near the railroad tracks south of Port Malabar Boulevard NE and Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay police said.

Two fires have sparked in the area of Palm Bay. One is fully contained, the second is smaller and not contained. About a ...