Cleanup and testing underway after sewage spill dumps over 3 million gallons in Palm Bay

City officials in Palm Bay are continuing cleanup efforts after more than 3 million gallons of sewage spilled into residential areas and nearby waterways following a sewer pipe break.

Palm Bay officials say more than 3 million gallons of sewage was released when pipe broke unexpectedly

On Monday, the city of Palm Bay started an emergency response on Clearmont Street after a pipe near the wastewater plant broke. After more than a day of seeping sewage, the break was contained. 

Palm Bay responds to major sewer forcemain break

The City of Palm Bay is responding to a sewer forcemain break along Clearmont Street NE.

Storm topples tree onto home in Palm Bay

A strong storm system swept through southeast Palm Bay on Saturday afternoon, toppling a large oak tree onto a home and prompting unconfirmed reports of a small tornado, officials said.

Driver faces suspension after disputing unpaid school zone ticket in Palm Bay

Autumn Faleris was recently issued a notice from the the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) that her driver’s license was in jeopardy of suspension because of an unpaid and unsettled traffic ticket.

Melbourne city leaders to discuss shooting
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Melbourne city leaders are meeting today to discuss a deadly shooting that took place over the weekend. A 19-year-old man was killed in the shooting, which took place early Sunday morning in downtown Melbourne. The victim, Nathaniel Bernard Jennings, was attending the University of Northwestern - St. Paul, a Christian university located in Minnesota, and was home in Palm Bay for summer break. He was a defensive lineman on the school's football team.

Palm Bay substitute teacher used Instagram to message underage student, police say

A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student. Ajani McPherson, 27, used “vanish mode” on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said.

Palm Bay suspends speed camera program
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Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the suspension of speed zone cameras in school zones following issues with incorrect ticketing.

Accused driver in deadly hit-and-run to stay in jail
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The semi-truck driver who troopers say hit and killed two men on the side of the Interstate 95 in Palm Bay will stay in jail until his trial. This morning, a judge denied bond for 36-year-old Hassan Abdirahman Sheikh Ali. Officials arrested the man in Palm Beach County hours after the crash. Ali was in court twice this morning, because a judge said he was uncooperative when he claimed he didn't understand any English in his first court room visit.

Suspect in deadly hit-and-run crash expected in court
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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.

Council budgeting for fence after FOX 35 investigates
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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
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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
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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.