Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge is still recovering from last week's hurricane, with several roads remaining closed and crews working urgently to restore access."The water was already up to the road ...

TITUSVILLE — A lightning strike ignited a fire in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, and crews today were flying over the area to assess the size of the blaze, officials said.

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Firefighters are monitoring a marsh area in Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge after a lightning strike caused a fire Saturday afternoon. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect ...

MERRITT ISLAND — Florida Fish and Wildlife investigators continue to review a two-boat crash Saturday night that left three people injured during the annual Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade ...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Before Helene arrived in Florida, water levels were already high around some parts of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.