Palm Bay man charged after child reports days of alleged confinement and abuse, police say

A Palm Bay man has been charged with aggravated child abuse after police say a child was beaten, locked in a room for days and forced to use a bucket as a bathroom, allegations that came to light after the child attempted suicide at school.

Friends grieve 10-year-old boy, grandmother who died in Palm Bay house fire: 'A blessing to know him'

The tragic fire happened on Jan. 12 around 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 calls came in about a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.

Florida grandson, grandma killed in Palm Bay house fire, officials say

A Florida grandmother, 75, and her 10-year-old grandson were killed early Monday morning in a devastating house fire in Palm Bay, according to Palm Bay Assistant Fire Chief John Ringleb. 

Swastikas painted on Brevard County bike trail investigated as hate crime

Police are investigating after swastikas and other hate symbols were spray-painted across a popular mountain biking trail in Brevard County.

Florida man arrested, accused of attacking teen fishing in his backyard: Affidavit

A Florida man angry that a teenager was fishing in a pond near his home allegedly grabbed the boy around his neck and hit his knee, causing the teen to fall to the ground, according to the Palm Bay Police Department. 

Pilot walks away after small plane crashes near Palm Bay

A pilot escaped injury Monday evening after a small plane crashed near the intersection of Grant Road and Babcock Street Southeast in Palm Bay, authorities said.

Palm Bay Councilman Chandler Langevin suing city after vote to censure him

A Palm Bay member of council is suing the city he represents. Chandler Langevin says his First Amendment rights are under attack after a 3-2 vote to censure him.

Florida man convicted of killing girlfriend and burning her body, officials say

A Florida man has been convicted of murder for shooting his girlfriend, Nancy Howery, and hiding her remains in an undeveloped area known as “The Compound."

Chandler Langevin: Palm Bay councilmember resists resignation after censure over anti-immigrant posts

Palm Bay Councilmember Chandler Langevin is refusing to resign after backlash over social media posts that called for the deportation of Indian immigrants, remarks that prompted the city council to censure him and request his suspension from office.

Palm Bay City Council moves to censure member
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Palm Bay Council Member Chandler Langevin is facing backlash over comments he made on Indian Americans and immigration. The city council voted to censure Langevin, remove him from city boards and ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend him. Langevin refuses to resign and says he will only leave if the governor acts. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie walks us through the latest updates in the controversy.

Chandler Langevin: Palm Bay Council moves to censure member over ethics allegations

The Palm Bay City Council voted 4-1 on Thursday to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to endorse the suspension of Councilmember Chandler Langevin from office, though he remains a sitting member until the governor takes action.