| Search ongoing for gunman who shot deputies]The chemical company hired attorneys and certified planners, who publicly warned Palm Bay officials of potential deadly dangers. When Beatty of FAR Chemical addressed the City Council last October, he was not referring to a potential explosion. The Palm Bay chemical plant increased its capacity 40% last year. Palm Bay attorney Jack Spira represented FAR Chemical during the City Council rezoning debate last October. Wednesday afternoon, attorneys for FAR Chemical filed a motion requesting a time extension in the ongoing court case, in light of the Palm Bay explosions.