Melonie Holt, WFTV.com

Reporter

I joined WFTV as a general assignment reporter in May of 2004, just in time to help the Eyewitness News team cover one of the busiest hurricane seasons on record. I moved to Central Florida to join the rest of my family. Before Channel 9, I worked as a weekend anchor, general assignment reporter and public affairs host at WSOC-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina. During my time at WSOC-TV, I was honored with a Mid-South Emmy for coverage of an ice storm that blanketed the Queen City. As host of Metrolina Forum, I was recognized by the Muscular Dystrophy Association three times for raising awarness of neuromuscular diseases. I also worked at WLEX-TV, in Lexington, Kentucky as a health reporter and weekend anchor. I am a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading and researching my family history. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and look forward to meeting the many interesting people who call Central Florida home.

Brevard County commissioners approve grant for Brightline station in Cocoa

In a 3 to 2 vote, Brevard County Commissioners approved a recommendation from the Brevard County Tourist Development Council for a $5,000,000 grant to support a Cocoa Brightline station.

By Melonie Holt, WFTV.com●

May 08, 2024 at 4:45 am EDT

Starliner crew ready for launch

The first crewed flight test of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is scheduled for Monday, May 6, at 10:34 p.m.

By Melonie Holt, WFTV.com●

May 02, 2024 at 4:44 am EDT

End of an era: Delta IV Heavy rocket lifts off for the final time

The City of Orlando has hired a third party to collect input from PULSE shooting survivors and victims’ families on what they envision for the PULSE Memorial.

By Melonie Holt, WFTV.com●

April 10, 2024 at 4:15 am EDT

NASA Selects three companies to develop a next-generation Moon rover

NASA has selected three companies to help Artemis astronauts travel around the lunar surface.

By Melonie Holt, WFTV.com●

April 04, 2024 at 9:14 am EDT

WATCH: Crew-8 launches from Space Coast, on target for 6-month stay aboard ISS

The launch team had concerns Sunday about a small crack that was detected in a side hatch seal of the Dragon spacecraft.

By Gene Saladna, WFTV.com and Melonie Holt, WFTV.com●

March 04, 2024 at 5:56 am EST

Brevard County braces for tropical storm-like conditions

Brevard County beaches are already experiencing gusty winds and rough surf ahead of a weather system that could bring heavy rainfall and the threat of tornadoes.

By Melonie Holt, WFTV.com●

December 15, 2023 at 4:18 am EST