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11-05-2025
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20-year-old killed in Downtown Melbourne shooting, officials say
The Brief Officers responded to the scene at approximately 1:51 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located a male victim who had sustained gunshot wounds. The individual was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Police have one individual in custody in connection with the incident. This individual is currently claiming self-defense. BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - The Melbourne Police Department is actively investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in the downtown area early Sunday morning. According to officials, officers responded to the scene in the area of Vernon Place and East New Haven Avenue at approximately 1:51 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located a male victim who had sustained gunshot wounds. The individual was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. According to a Facebook post from Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey, officials have identified the victim as a 20-year-old male who was visiting from out of state. His family resides in nearby Palm Bay and has been notified. Police have one individual in custody in connection with the incident. This individual is currently claiming self-defense. Preliminary investigations suggest that the victim and the suspect were involved in a verbal altercation in the downtown area prior to the shooting. The Melbourne Police Department's detectives are actively pursuing all leads, conducting interviews with potential witnesses, and reviewing footage captured by the city's new surveillance camera system, which recorded portions of the incident. This is a developing story. Check back later for more updates. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This information came from a Melbourne Police Department press release and a statement provided by Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey on May 11, 2025.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- General
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Flight aborted for 350 passengers at Melbourne-Orlando Airport after mechanical error: officials
The Brief More than 300 passengers were affected after a flight was aborted due to a mechanical error on Friday night at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport. Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the plane veered off a taxiway after exiting the runway, and its right main landing gear collapsed. The flight was set to take off around 11:10 p.m. and was headed to Birmingham, England. No one was injured during the incident. MELBOURNE, Fla. - More than 300 passengers were affected after a flight was aborted due to a mechanical error on Friday night at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport in Florida. Numerous first responders were seen on the runway rushing to the scene of the incident. However, officials said no one was injured. What we know The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the crew of TUI Airways Flight 601 aborted takeoff at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport in Florida around 11:10 p.m. on Friday, April 18. FAA officials said the Boeing 787 veered off a taxiway after exiting the runway, causing the right main landing gear to collapse. An alarm in the cockpit then went off. Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey said 350 passengers were bused to the terminal and transported to hotels. Authorities said the flight was headed to Birmingham, England. What they're saying "I want to commend our airport team and first responders for working late into the night during this incident," Alfrey said. "Any incident on a plane is stressful, and our airport team showed why they are among the best in the aviation field!" What's next The FAA says they are continuing to investigate the incident. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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19-04-2025
- General
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A plane aborted its takeoff and experienced a malfunction at Melbourne airport
On Friday, numerous first responders were seen on the runway at Melbourne-Orlando International Airport as an aircraft departed for Birmingham, UK and aborted its takeoff. Mayor Paul Alfrey posted an official update on his Facebook page, informing the public about the plane malfunction and the first responders who attended to the incident on the runway. 'A B787 9 TUI aircraft departing for Birmingham. UK, aborted their takeoff on runway 9R due to an alarm in the cockpit. While exiting the runway at Taxiway C, the aircraft's right main landing gear went into the grass. Unable to continue the taxi, airport personnel immediately responded and have been deplaning the 350 passengers and transporting them via busses to hotels. Mechanics from STS are working with ground crews and towing resources to move the aircraft. Once this occurs, mechanics will recertify the aircraft for a potential rescheduled flight tomorrow." Airport Director, Greg Donovan The flight has been canceled and there have been no reported injuries. Donovan and team members are dedicated to ensuring that all passengers have comfortable accommodations during this time. Airport staff, including OPS, MX, APD, Menzies, Cliff, Mark and Donovan, will remain on the scene throughout the recovery process. The statement further ensures that teams on site are working hard and effectively to resolve the situation. 'I want to commend our Airport team and first responders for working late into the night during this incident. Any incident on a plane is stressful and our airport team showed why they are among the best in the aviation field," said Alfrey. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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29-01-2025
- Business
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Melbourne city council hosts heated meeting discussing closure of Daily Bread Soup Kitchen
Melbourne City Council members held a heated meeting Tuesday to discuss a proposal to speed up the closure of the Daily Bread soup kitchen at 815 Fee Avenue. During the meeting, business owners, residents, and city council members voiced frustrations with the non-profit and demanded its immediate closure. Residents who spoke at the meeting blamed the Daily Bread soup kitchen and day center for attracting the homeless. Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey even claimed other cities were bringing those experiencing homelessness to Melbourne in part because of the Daily Bread. Read: Florida lawmakers pass sweeping immigration bill to help with Trump crackdown The non-profit was called to answer tough questions from councilmembers during the meeting, during which the Executive Director of Daily Bread said he supported a shift in the organization's mission. 'A soup kitchen, as we all agree, is an antiquated model. It's not solving the need,' said Jeff Njus, Daily Bread, Executive Director, 'We're very happy and confident moving forward with a focus addressing the housing crisis.' A proposed plan for accelerating the closure of the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen states the current operation has become 'Increasingly untenable, creating significant challenges for staff, the surrounding community, and the individuals served.' Read: Sen. Randy Fine wins special primary election in race to replace Rep. Michael Waltz The organization proposed shifting its focus to affordable housing by launching a new 'scattered-site housing program' modeled after the Melbourne Bridge Housing Program implemented during the COVID-19 Emergency. The program would serve 15- 20 of the most vulnerable unsheltered individuals and would move them into housing with wrap-around support services to help individuals achieve stability. That program is estimated to cost about $600,000 a year. The Daily Bread said the program would require approximately three months to develop but would be launched within the year. Read: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans The Daily Bread said the 'Scattered site housing program' would begin while the organization worked on opening an affordable housing project that would bring online 80 units to serve homeless families, called Providence Place. Anyone staying at Providence Place would be provided wrap-around services, would be given workforce development, and would have to pay at least some rent. That project would take at least two years to develop and could be built on vacant land at 850 Apollo Blvd. in Melbourne. City Council ultimately pushed many decisions on the Daily Bread's proposal to a workshop that will be held on February 14th. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
