Melbourne city leaders to discuss shooting
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
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.
Palm Bay substitute teacher arrested for allegedly sharing inappropriate photo of himself with female student
A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student.
Palm Bay school zone cameras shut down after ticketing errors and contractor issues
Palm Bay has shut down its school zone speed cameras after a FOX 35 investigation uncovered major ticketing errors.
Accused driver in deadly hit-and-run to stay in jail
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
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.