Man arrested in disappearance of Palm Bay woman missing since 2023
An arrest was made in the disappearance of Palm Bay woman Marissa Garcia, last seen in 2023.
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.
Mohammed Ibrahim: Florida teen release from Israeli detention after 9 months, family says
A Palm Bay teenager is back in Florida after spending nearly nine months in an Israeli jail, where advocates say he was physically and psychologically abused.
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.
How Brevard County shelters, restaurants are helping amid government shutdown, SNAP benefits pause
As the government shutdown continues, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service confirmed that November SNAP benefits would not be distributed on time.
Teen accused of making online threat targeting West Melbourne school
A 15-year-old boy from Palm Bay was arrested after admitting to making an online threat, according to investigators.
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.
Palm Council votes to censure Council Member Chandler Langevin
The Palm Bay City Council just voted late Thursday night to limit a council member's power.
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."
2 found dead at Palm Bay residence, police say
Victim information has yet to be released.
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.
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.
Palm Bay councilmember doubles down on inflammatory posts, faces growing calls for suspension
A special Palm Bay City Council meeting drew tension Thursday after a councilman’s remarks about Indian Americans sparked public outcry and calls for his removal.
Orange chemical cloud sparks concern in Brevard County, raising concerns from residents
Social media was swarming with photos and video of the orange vapor cloud on Monday afternoon. Many had no idea what it was but were concerned about breathing it in.
Palm Bay drivers demand refunds after faulty school zone cameras generated $700K
A now-defunct school zone camera program in Palm Bay generated more than $700,000 in less than a year before being shut down, city records show.
Residents, Palm Bay Council spar over Charlie Kirk march
Residents and some members of the city council in Palm Bay sparred Thursday night over a planned march in remembrance of Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder who was shot and killed during a speaking event at a Utah university.