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Palm Bay considers BMX racing complex proposal to transform troubled ‘Compound’
Read full article: Palm Bay considers BMX racing complex proposal to transform troubled ‘Compound’A representative from USA BMX presented a proposal for a large racing complex to the Palm Bay City Council Thursday evening, pitching it as a positive addition to the city that could help the troubled area known as “The Compound.”
Palm Bay police need help finding this ‘suspicious’ man. Have you seen him?
Read full article: Palm Bay police need help finding this ‘suspicious’ man. Have you seen him?Investigators said they're searching for a “suspicious male” after receiving several calls about his escalating behavior toward women.
Large lithium-ion batteries ‘intensified’ blaze in Palm Bay home, firefighters say
Read full article: Large lithium-ion batteries ‘intensified’ blaze in Palm Bay home, firefighters sayA fire at a Palm Bay home was “intensified” by several large lithium-ion batteries stored in the garage, according to fire rescue officials.
‘It’s not right:’ Florida officer used Taser on, paralyzed fleeing man, attorney claims
Read full article: ‘It’s not right:’ Florida officer used Taser on, paralyzed fleeing man, attorney claimsThe fleeing man was shocked as he climbed a fence, which caused him to fall and become paralyzed from the neck down, the release claims.
Florida private school principal, wife accused of stealing $49K in state voucher money
Read full article: Florida private school principal, wife accused of stealing $49K in state voucher moneyThe principal of a private Christian school in Palm Bay and his wife were arrested Monday, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in Florida school voucher money.
Police officer at Melbourne middle school hears gunshots; body found at store near campus
Read full article: Police officer at Melbourne middle school hears gunshots; body found at store near campusStone Magnet Middle School in Melbourne was locked down after an officer at the school heard gunshots nearby, leading to a homicide investigation.
Traffic light added to fast-developing Palm Bay intersection due to rash of crashes
Read full article: Traffic light added to fast-developing Palm Bay intersection due to rash of crashesDemands for more red lights at busy intersections are happening as Central Florida's second largest city continues to grow.
Department of Defense confirms death of airman from Palm Bay
Read full article: Department of Defense confirms death of airman from Palm BayU.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright, 28, of Palm Bay, died Aug. 15, 2024, in a non-combat related incident at an undisclosed location, according to the Department of Defense.
‘That was my baby:’ Florida mom reacts after son killed in 94 mph hit-and-run
Read full article: ‘That was my baby:’ Florida mom reacts after son killed in 94 mph hit-and-runA woman told News 6 that her son was making deliveries for Uber Eats the night police said a 17-year-old going 94 mph killed a man and didn't stop.
Police: 17-year-old going 94 mph killed man in Palm Bay hit-and-run; teen’s father also arrested
Read full article: Police: 17-year-old going 94 mph killed man in Palm Bay hit-and-run; teen’s father also arrestedA 17-year-old and his father are arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Brevard County.
Woman killed in Palm Bay ‘domestic disturbance’ identified; suspect dies
Read full article: Woman killed in Palm Bay ‘domestic disturbance’ identified; suspect diesA woman is dead in what police describe as an “armed domestic disturbance” in Palm Bay and a man is injured after being shot by responding officers, according to Palm Bay police Chief Mariano Augello.
Couple receives 18-year sentences for man’s death, car theft at ‘Compound’ in Palm Bay
Read full article: Couple receives 18-year sentences for man’s death, car theft at ‘Compound’ in Palm BayA couple originally facing murder charges for the shooting of a 30-year-old man and the theft of his car last year in the Compound will be going to prison, but not for murder.
Emergency response times fail to keep up with growth in Palm Bay. Here’s how long it’s taking
Read full article: Emergency response times fail to keep up with growth in Palm Bay. Here’s how long it’s takingLonger response times in Palm Bay has the city looking to expand its police and fire, but the city says it doesn't want taxpayers to pay for it.
Indian River County deputy shoots, kills Palm Bay man with knife, officials say
Read full article: Indian River County deputy shoots, kills Palm Bay man with knife, officials sayA Palm Bay man was shot and killed by an Indian River County deputy after officials said the man swung a knife at him at a gas station.
LISTEN: Palm Bay police release 911 call made by teen accused of killing mom, mom’s boyfriend
Read full article: LISTEN: Palm Bay police release 911 call made by teen accused of killing mom, mom’s boyfriendThe Palm Bay Police Department released a 911 call made by a 16-year-old girl accused of killing her mother and her mother’s boyfriend.
Video leads to arrest of Palm Bay man who claimed self-defense after fatally shooting father
Read full article: Video leads to arrest of Palm Bay man who claimed self-defense after fatally shooting fatherA man who claimed self-defense after shooting and killing his father in Palm Bay now faces a first-degree murder charge after video footage revealed him to be the aggressor, according to police.
16-year-old Florida girl shot, killed her mom, mom’s boyfriend, police say
Read full article: 16-year-old Florida girl shot, killed her mom, mom’s boyfriend, police sayPolice arrested a Palm Bay teen accused of fatally shooting her mother and her mother’s boyfriend on Saturday before she placed a phony 911 call for help, according to records obtained by News 6.
Palm Bay teen shot in head comes home from hospital, continues recovery
Read full article: Palm Bay teen shot in head comes home from hospital, continues recoveryMonths after police said a 26-year-old man shot five of his family members, killing three of them, the youngest of the survivors is now off life support and recovering at home.
‘Compound’ shooting suspects take plea deals, avoid murder convictions
Read full article: ‘Compound’ shooting suspects take plea deals, avoid murder convictionsIn what was the most recent of three murder investigations in the Compound, Palm Bay Police said Robert Lanning and Rene Lemos blamed each other for killing Nick Mitchell.
Rental market in Florida could be settling down. Will housing get cheaper?
Read full article: Rental market in Florida could be settling down. Will housing get cheaper?In a release, FAU officials announced that rents in places like Palm Bay and Jacksonville have recently gone below their long-term trends.
Palm Bay man accused of hitting officer with Stanley cup, causing $10K in damage at church
Read full article: Palm Bay man accused of hitting officer with Stanley cup, causing $10K in damage at churchA Palm Bay man is facing multiple charges after he vandalized a church and attacked an officer, police said.
Residents at troubled Orange County condos vote to recall board members
Read full article: Residents at troubled Orange County condos vote to recall board membersResidents at Regency Gardens Condominiums in Orange County were in fear of losing their homes. But after Tuesday’s meeting with the condo board, residents have a glimmer of hope.
70-acre brush fire burns at FPL solar farm in Palm Bay, firefighters say
Read full article: 70-acre brush fire burns at FPL solar farm in Palm Bay, firefighters sayPalm Bay firefighters responded to a brush fire that began Saturday at a solar farm in the southern end of the city, according to a fire department spokesperson.
Palm Bay fire chief enacts burn ban as drought index swells
Read full article: Palm Bay fire chief enacts burn ban as drought index swellsThe Palm Bay fire chief on Thursday imposed a burn ban until further notice as the local drought index continues to grow, reflecting increasing dryness that could worsen brush fires in the area.
‘That time of the year:’ Brush fires spread in Palm Bay amid dry, windy conditions
Read full article: ‘That time of the year:’ Brush fires spread in Palm Bay amid dry, windy conditionsAssistant fire chief John Ringleb walked through the woods off Babcock Street south of Malabar Road and pointed out how quickly brush fires on Sunday grew.
Brush fire in Palm Bay under control after threatening buildings, firefighters say
Read full article: Brush fire in Palm Bay under control after threatening buildings, firefighters sayFirefighters responded Sunday to a brush fire in Palm Bay, the second such fire there in as many days, according to the fire department.
State seeks death penalty against man accused in Palm Bay triple fatal shooting
Read full article: State seeks death penalty against man accused in Palm Bay triple fatal shootingThe state is seeking the death penalty against a man accused of shooting and killing three people in Palm Bay earlier this year.
Brush fire in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’ was accidental, caused by rocketry enthusiasts, officials say
Read full article: Brush fire in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’ was accidental, caused by rocketry enthusiasts, officials sayFire crews in Palm Bay battled a 40-acre brush fire in the city’s “Compound” area on Saturday, with Palm Bay Fire Rescue later confirming the fire was accidental and had been caused by an explosion during testing by rocket enthusiasts.
Florida troopers chase stolen car across 2 counties, vehicle hits speeds topping 100 mph
Read full article: Florida troopers chase stolen car across 2 counties, vehicle hits speeds topping 100 mphAn 18-year-old Palm Bay man faces several charges after troopers said he was caught driving a stolen vehicle at speeds over 100 mph before leading them on a two-county chase, according to an arrest report.
These are the most lightning-prone areas in the US. Most are in Florida
Read full article: These are the most lightning-prone areas in the US. Most are in FloridaIn 2023, the Sunshine State had greater “lightning density” — meaning the number of lightning events in a given area — than any other state.
Palm Bay to resume ‘Compound’ development debate as 2022 murder trial gets underway
Read full article: Palm Bay to resume ‘Compound’ development debate as 2022 murder trial gets underwayIn the next two weeks, a young man will learn if he could spend the rest of his life in prison for the murders of two teenagers on Christmas 2022.
4 Central Florida cities ranked most challenging for allergies. Find where your city ranked
Read full article: 4 Central Florida cities ranked most challenging for allergies. Find where your city rankedPollen is in the air (and on your car). If your allergies are already making you miserable, you’re not alone. A new report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense as trees and flowers bloom earlier.
Suspect rejects plea, will go to trial in Christmas killings in Palm Bay’s Compound
Read full article: Suspect rejects plea, will go to trial in Christmas killings in Palm Bay’s CompoundGiven the choice between facing 20 years in prison or life, Jamarcus Simpson walked into a courtroom Friday and told the judge, he'd rather go to trial than accept the state's plea bargain.
Warrant secured for hit-and-run driver who ran over motorcyclist in Palm Bay, police say
Read full article: Warrant secured for hit-and-run driver who ran over motorcyclist in Palm Bay, police sayPalm Bay police are looking for a 23-year-old man accused of using a pickup truck to run over a motorcyclist in January.
These are the best, worst cities for first-time homebuyers. How many are in Florida?
Read full article: These are the best, worst cities for first-time homebuyers. How many are in Florida?It’s no surprise that Florida has become a popular state, with an influx of migration pushing up housing costs across the state. But some places are better than others.
‘It’s not fair:’ Coast Guard member injured in hit-and-run crash demands justice
Read full article: ‘It’s not fair:’ Coast Guard member injured in hit-and-run crash demands justiceThe man on the motorcycle recorded being run over by a pickup truck says he’s still looking for justice, even though police can’t prove who was driving the truck at the time of the hit-and-run.
These Florida metros were hotbeds for fraud cases last year. Here’s where
Read full article: These Florida metros were hotbeds for fraud cases last year. Here’s whereStatewide, the greatest number of fraud cases consisted of imposter scams, though online shopping and negative review scams were close behind.
Surveillance video shows motorcycle rider hurt in Palm Bay hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Surveillance video shows motorcycle rider hurt in Palm Bay hit-and-run crashSurveillance video caught the moment a pickup truck slammed into a motorcycle rider in Palm Bay before backing over the bike and driving off.
Florida pastor pleads no contest in baby’s hot car death at church
Read full article: Florida pastor pleads no contest in baby’s hot car death at churchA Brevard County pastor charged in the death of her baby found in a hot car will stay out of jail after pleading no contest to the charges on Wednesday.
Brevard woman accused of ramming through Space Force gate, stealing car with young son in backseat
Read full article: Brevard woman accused of ramming through Space Force gate, stealing car with young son in backseatUpon arrival, deputies were informed that the driver had rammed the gate at the Patrick Space Force Base before carjacking a vehicle.
'Why kill them?' Neighbors wonder motive in Palm Bay shootings, slaying of priest
Read full article: 'Why kill them?' Neighbors wonder motive in Palm Bay shootings, slaying of priestAcross town from where he last served the Catholic church at St. Joseph's, Father Bob Hoeffner's neighbors Tuesday said the church placed two crosses at his doorstep. One was in Father Bob's memory.
Your Florida Daily: Priest among 4 killed in Palm Bay, K-9 finds missing 11-year-old girl in park bathroom
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Priest among 4 killed in Palm Bay, K-9 finds missing 11-year-old girl in park bathroomThe department now confirms four people died Sunday afternoon, including murder suspect Brandon Kapas.
Palm Bay mother charged with lesser offense in baby’s hot-car death
Read full article: Palm Bay mother charged with lesser offense in baby’s hot-car deathAfter eight months of reviewing the case of a baby who died in a car while her mother led a church service, the state attorney's office will prosecute Bulaine Molme on a charge of leaving a child alone in a car with bodily harm.
‘You’re risking lives:’ Florida health leaders track hundreds of unlicensed assisted living facilities
Read full article: ‘You’re risking lives:’ Florida health leaders track hundreds of unlicensed assisted living facilitiesFlorida health officials are tracking hundreds of care facilities that have operated or are currently operating as assisted living facilities without the proper license.
Victim who survived Palm Bay shooting that killed 3 played dead to avoid getting shot, affidavit shows
Read full article: Victim who survived Palm Bay shooting that killed 3 played dead to avoid getting shot, affidavit showsA man who survived a Palm Bay shooting that killed three people pretended to be dead to avoid getting shot, an affidavit revealed.
🍺 Veteran-owned Florida brewery ‘showcases strength’ in non-alcoholic ale
Read full article: 🍺 Veteran-owned Florida brewery ‘showcases strength’ in non-alcoholic aleThe Orlando Science Center is hosting its annual Science on Tap event, and one Florida company is encouraging people to take a break from alcohol, while still enjoying a good brew.
Arrest made nearly 1 year after 2 teens found shot to death in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’ on Christmas Day
Read full article: Arrest made nearly 1 year after 2 teens found shot to death in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’ on Christmas DayNearly a year after two teenagers were found dead in the Palm Bay area known as “The Compound,” police say they have arrested a man in connection with their deaths.