Suspect in deadly hit-and-run crash expected in court
A deadly hit-and-run crash shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Palm Bay on Friday morning. Officials said two surveyors were killed in the crash. Troopers have now located and arrested the semi-truck driver who they said fled the scene of the crash. Hassan Abdirahman Sheikh Ali, 36, is facing two counts of hit-and-run involving death. He is expected in court this morning.
Palm Bay takes action after FOX 35 investigates school zone tickets
Multiple city leaders are expressing frustration with the company RedSpeed USA after a ticket mix-up sent hundreds of incorrect speeding tickets out to Palm Bay Drivers.
Palm Bay adds fence funding after parents raise park safety concerns
Parents of special-needs children raised alarms over a new playground’s proximity to a pond.
Council budgeting for fence after FOX 35 investigates
Earlier this week, FOX 35 reported on parents' safety concerns in Palm Bay over a newly renovated all-inclusive playground near an unfenced body of water. Families of children with autism said they feared the risk of drowning and are calling for a protective fence. Now, city leaders say they are getting involved to fix the issue.
City takes action after FOX 35 investigates school zone tickets
Multiple city leaders are expressing frustration with the company RedSpeed USA after a ticket mix-up sent hundreds of incorrect speeding tickets out to Palm Bay Drivers. At Thursday?s city council meeting, the police chief, city attorney, city manager and councilmembers voiced concerns with the program. Multiple officials are now reaching out to the company because problems are affecting trust in law enforcement. The city says they have a contract with the company and want to make sure it?s being followed without persistent issues.
Semi-truck driver tracked down after deadly hit-and-run crash
Troopers say they have now located and arrested the semi-truck driver who fled the scene of a Friday morning crash in Palm Bay that killed two surveyors. Officials said the hit-and-run crash took place around 9:50 a.m. on I-95 southbound at Mile Marker 172 in Brevard County. Authorities have not released the names of the driver and said the crash currently remains a very active criminal investigation.
2 dead after hit-and-run crash in Palm Bay; troopers find semi-truck driver that fled scene
A deadly hit-and-run crash shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Palm Bay on Friday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says. Troopers say they have now located and arrested the semi-truck driver that fled the scene.
Speeding tickets wrongly issued to Florida drivers to due speed zone camera mix-up
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office sent out 200+ tickets to drivers in Brevard County for $100 school speed zone violations. The sheriff’s office and camera contractor, RedSpeed USA, are now voiding all the tickets, which means people don’t have to pay the fine.
Palm Bay’s 'Compound' brush fire contained by crews amid burn ban
Palm Bay Fire Rescue quickly contained a 5-acre brush fire in The Compound with help from the Florida Division of Forestry.
Parents demand fence at Palm Bay inclusive playground over safety concern
Parents in Palm Bay are raising safety concerns over a newly renovated all-inclusive playground near an unfenced body of water.
Vets helping disabled Frenchie pup walk for first time with surgery, therapy
A disabled French bulldog named Lt. Dan is undergoing surgeries and therapy in Central Florida after suffering severe leg deformities from backyard breeding.
Multiple brush fires break out in Palm Bay, prompting precautionary evacuations
Multiple brush fires broke out in Palm Bay on Wednesday, briefly prompting evacuations. Two of the fires were fully contained by 4 p.m. while other small fires continued to burn in the southwestern part of the city.
Brevard County to issue burn ban as Palm Bay fire sends smoke over I-95
On Tuesday, a burn ban will go into effect in Brevard County, where firefighters had been battling a fire on the south side of Palm Bay.
Palm Bay discusses plans to transform problem 'compound'
The City of Palm Bay is meeting tonight to discuss a plan to turn an area of abandoned property, known as "The Compound," into a positive development for the community. FOX 35's Esther Bower breaks down what's on the table for the area of concern.
Murder suspect captured in Palm Bay, caught by license plate reader
A man wanted for murder was taken into custody Saturday evening after Palm Bay Police were alerted by their FLOCK license plate reader system that his vehicle was in the area.
Florida officers surprised by loose emu bird call
Police in Palm Bay were shocked when they received a call Tuesday about a loose emu bird on the run. It took at least three officers to round up the giant bird.
New Palm Bay memorial unveiled for first responders
A new memorial for first responders has been unveiled in Palm Bay. "Sacrifice Park" pays tribute to the brave heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty.
2 teens accused of drive-by shooting that left another blind
Two teens have been arrested following a Florida drive-by shooting that left a juvenile blind, police say. One of the two teens is 19-year-old Tai?shan Capell. FOX 35 is choosing not to identify or show a picture of the second teen, a 17-year-old, as he is a minor. Both of the teens are facing multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder with a firearm.
Florida drive-by shooting blinds juvenile; 2 teens arrested, police say
Two teens have been arrested following a Florida drive-by shooting that left a juvenile blind, police say.
Video: Florida man dressed as clown taken down by officers for allegedly trespassing
A man dressed in a clown suit was arrested earlier this week in Palm Bay after refusing to leave a shopping plaza, despite a previous blanket trespass, according to police.