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14.05.2021 / 19:45

Hundreds of cockroaches, cats, turtle, snake found in filthy Palm Bay home, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A man and woman are facing child neglect charges after officers executed a search warrant in a home where they found “hundreds of cockroaches” and over 50 grams of marijuana, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

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Baby dies in hot car as parents attend 3-hour Florida church service: police

Palm Bay, Fla., police said.The Palm Bay Police Department was alerted to an unresponsive infant found inside a car around 1 p.m. local time on Sunday, according to Florida news station Fox-35.In a statement, the Palm Bay Police Department said the infant had been in the car for about three hours while her parents attended a religious service.Once discovered, the 11-month-old was quickly transferred to Palm Bay Community Hospital but was pronounced dead.Temperatures reached about 30 C in Palm Bay on Sunday when the baby was left alone in the car.“This is an unfortunate incident, and our condolences and prayers go out to the family,” reads a statement from Palm Bay police Chief Mario Augello.The 11-month-old and her parents have not been publicly identified.Police are currently investigating the incident.

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Palm Bay caregiver accused of charging $6,500 to elderly former resident’s card

PALM BAY, Fla. – A Palm Bay caregiver is accused of using an elderly former resident’s card, charging over $6,500 in a span of nearly three months, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

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Palm Bay police determine 1 vehicle, not 2 struck sisters in fatal crash

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay police investigators said in an update Monday that they are no longer investigating the crash that killed two sisters last week as a hit-and-run but are still searching for an additional driver who was near the crash scene.

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Peacock believed shot to death in Palm Bay neighborhood; no criminal investigation

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay police say someone apparently shot and killed at least one peacock in a neighborhood late Wednesday but the incident does not appear to warrant a criminal investigation.

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Lottery winner targeted in robbery at hotel, Palm Bay police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A man and woman face charges after Palm Bay Police say the pair plotted to violently rob a man who recently won $50,000 from the Florida Lottery.

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DUI driver fatally strikes motorcyclist in Palm Bay, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A man driving under the influence struck a motorcyclist who was stopped at a red light, killing the rider, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

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People told to stay indoors as Palm Bay Police search for armed man

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay Police are warning people to stay indoors as they search for an armed man.

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Officer-involved shooting prompts heavy police presence in Palm Bay

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that’s prompting a heavy law enforcement presence, according to officials.

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Body found after fire breaks out at Palm Bay home

PALM BAY, Fla. – A body was found inside a Palm Bay home that caught fire, investigators said.

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Drunk driver crashes into back of Palm Bay patrol car, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A drunk driver crashed into the back of a patrol car as the officer was stopped at a red light, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

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Man shoots at, pistol whips co-worker, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay police arrested a man after they say he opened fire on a co-worker during an argument.Officers arrested Guy Sigmond James on Friday at his home along Estes Avenue.Earlier in the day, investigators say James was arguing with the victim in the parking lot of the victim’s apartment complex. According to police, during the fight, James pulled a gun out of his car.

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Palm Bay police investigate reports of barricaded suspect with weapon

PALM BAY, Fla. – A heavy police presence is being reported at The Pines Apartments complex in Palm Bay after residents reported a person with a firearm barricading himself inside his apartment, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.Police have issued a shelter-in-place order to residents, city officials reported.The incident unfolded at 12:23 p.m. at The Pines Apartment complex on Pinewood Drive, just off of Palm Bay Road.[TRENDING: Rare ‘Christmas star’ puts on a show | Suspects sold ‘jail broken’ Amazon Fire Sticks | Who will be the next to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?]Multiple police officers are in the surrounding area.

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Child struck, badly injured crossing ‘very dangerous’ Palm Bay intersection

PALM BAY, Fla. – An 11-year-old girl was seriously injured late Saturday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing one of the busiest intersections in Palm Bay, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.The incident took place about 10:30 p.m. on Palm Bay Road near Hollywood Boulevard as the unidentified girl and several other teens attempted to go across the multi-lane roadway.“It’s a very dangerous intersection.

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Naked Florida man attacks homeowner during home invasion, deputies say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A Palm Bay man is accused of breaking into a home and attacking the homeowner, all while completely naked, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.Arthur Currie, 55, was arrested around 11 p.m. Thursday after the homeowner said Currie entered his Melbourne home on Thomas Drive, according to officials.[TRENDING: First doses of vaccine sent across US | OK if drivers can’t see out rear window? | Pilot killed in Fla. gyroscope crash]Deputies said Currie attacked the homeowner and when deputies arrived he gave them a false name.

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Indian River Lagoon report: Water quality steady or improving while seagrass continues to decline

PALM BAY, Fla. – Seagrass is disappearing from the Indian River Lagoon causing hungry manatees to have to migrate to find their food.

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Scrap vehicles catch fire at Brevard County recycling plant

PALM BAY, Fla. – About two dozen scrap vehicles caught on fire Tuesday night at a recycling plant in the Rockledge area and now, work is underway to extinguish the flames.Brevard County Fire Rescue said the fire was reported on Ansin Road shortly after 7 p.m.[TRENDING: Hundreds line up for free turkeys | COVID-19 vaccine FAQs | 11 things to be thankful for during pandemic]About 30 minutes later, firefighters said they were using foam to attempt to extinguish the flames. Then at 7:45 p.m., they said the situation was upgraded to a two-alarm fire.No further details were immediately available.Check back for more updates on this developing story.Multiple vehicles on fire on Ansin Road in South #Rockledge.

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Brevard County residents get tested as COVID-19 cases increase

PALM BAY, Fla. – Brevard County is reporting an increase in coronavirus cases compared to earlier this fall when leaders reported the virus had stabilized and appeared to be under control.The county’s health department administrator this month said the level that’s now stabilized is higher than in previous months.Brevard County reported 86 new cases Monday.

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New Indian River Lagoon report card expected to show more pollution concerns

PALM BAY, Fla. – A scientist will present the Marine Resources Council’s third annual report card scoring the health of the Indian River Lagoon and it’s once again expected to show continuing challenges.Dr.

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Man accused of exposing himself to girl near Palm Bay middle school, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay police say they have identified and arrested the man accused of inappropriately exposing himself to a girl near Southwest Middle School.Rafael Andres Ramos-Rodriguez was booked into the Brevard County Jail Tuesday.[TRENDING: ‘I took LSD:’ Disney guest accused in attack | What does vaccine effectiveness mean? | News 6 anchors share drama stories]Detectives say the 31-year-old approached the victim along Eldron Boulevard Friday in a black SUV.

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Man arrested after SWAT standoff in Palm Bay

PALM BAY, Fla. – A 27-year-old man was arrested after a SWAT standoff in Palm Bay that began with an argument and gunshots, police said.The Palm Bay Police Department said officers were called Tuesday to the Pinewood Drive Apartments for a report of an argument.According to police, Larry Thompson fired shots at two people, then ran into his apartment.

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Palm Bay to reconsider allowing hundreds of homes next to FAR Chemical

PALM BAY, Fla. – Back in February, disregarding warnings of danger, the Palm Bay City Council voted 5-0 to rezone land bordering FAR Chemical’s industrial plant for construction of up to 699 homes and 190,000 square feet of commercial space, News 6 partner Florida Today reports.On Sept. 8, FAR Chemical was rocked by a series of window-rattling explosions, sparking large fireballs and shutting down U.S.

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Former Palm Bay Deputy City Manager Dave Isnardi pleads guilty to single felony charge

PALM BAY, Fla. – Former Palm Bay Deputy City Manager Dave Isnardi pleaded guilty to a single felony charge Friday related to his role in an ongoing corruption scandal in the city, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.Judge Michael Linn, a visiting judge from Indian River County, sentenced Isnardi to five years probation.Isnardi pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy (extortion).[TRENDING: Trump, first lady test positive for coronavirus | Racial slurs found in bathroom at Casselberry construction site| Spooky: Creepiest places in Florida]Isnardi had been arrested in May 2019 on charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit extortion and conspiracy to possess controlled substances, including oxycodone.

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Developer accused of trying to bribe Palm Bay City Council members

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay developer Brian West was arrested Friday morning on felony charges of bribery, over an alleged scheme to buy votes on the Palm Bay City Council to rezone land for a project, News 6 partner Florida Today reports.West, 72, was charged with one second-degree felony charge of bribery, one third-degree felony charge of conspiracy to commit bribery and six third-degree felony charges of unlawful use of a communications device.

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FAR Chemical warned Palm Bay officials of hazards months before explosion

PALM BAY, Fla. – “We have a great safety record. Our people are very well-trained.

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FAR Chemical, site of Palm Bay explosion, has history of safety violations

PALM BAY, Fla. – Tuesday’s blast at FAR Chemical Inc. is the second time an explosion at the site has rocked the neighborhood, and comes after a litany of safety violations in recent years, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.Palm Bay Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Gaius Hall said no injuries were reported from Tuesday’s explosions at the company’s 220 Wilhelmina Court location off U.S.

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Explosion reported in Palm Bay; U.S. 1 shut down

PALM BAY, Fla. – A portion of U.S. 1 has been shut down due to a reported explosion in the area, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.Police in both Palm Bay and Melbourne tweeted about the incident shortly before 11 a.m.

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Florida woman accused of trying to hire hit man to kill romantic rival

PALM BAY, Fla. – A 33-year-old Palm Bay woman was arrested on allegations of attempting to hire a hit man to kill another woman, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.Ashley Spencer was arrested Thursday afternoon at her workplace on charges of solicitation to commit first-degree murder and solicitation to commit occupied burglary with battery. She’s being held without bond at the Brevard County Jail.The Sheriff’s Office said an investigation began in late August when authorities received information from a concerned citizen who advised that someone wanted to harm a Brevard County Sheriff’s Office correctional deputy.

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Lyft driver attacked, put in chokehold after picking up wrong passenger, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A Lyft driver who accidentally picked up the wrong passenger from a bar was attacked, placed in a chokehold, called racial slurs and had his phone smashed, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.Police said the victim picked up Jeremy Reighard from The Wet Spot on Dixie Highway around 1 a.m. Monday and the trip was going fine until the driver got a call that he had picked up the wrong passenger and made a U-turn to drop Reighard back off at the bar.That’s when police said Reighard started threatening the driver.

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After recovering from COVID-19, Rep. Randy Fine donates plasma to help other coronavirus patients

PALM BAY, Fla. – President Donald Trump has called convalescent plasma a “breakthrough” in fighting the novel coronavirus and a Florida state representative agreed that donating plasma could help effectively treat patients.Rep. Randy Fine, himself, was recently one of the donors hoping to make a difference in another patient’s battle with COVID-19.[RELATED: President Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19 | State Rep. Randy Fine released from hospital following weekslong battle with COVID-19]Fine told News 6 on the day before he went home from Holmes Regional Medical Center that 30% of his lungs were covered with damage from COVID-19.

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Officer nearly wrecks after Florida man throws coffee at patrol car, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A Florida man was taken into custody after he hurled a cup of coffee at an officer’s patrol vehicle, causing the officer to nearly hit a traffic sign, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.The officer was driving east on Palm Bay Road shortly before 1 a.m.

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Arrests made in shooting that killed 6-year-old girl in Palm Bay, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A woman and her boyfriend are facing charges after a child got a hold of a stolen hand gun that was left unsecured in a home and fatally shot the woman’s 6-year-old daughter, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.The shooting happened around 6 p.m. June 30 at a home on Washington Street NE.Records show Natalie Ranga-Sammy Eno, 6, was somehow shot when a juvenile sibling found a gun.

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State Rep. Randy Fine released from hospital following weekslong battle with COVID-19

PALM BAY, Fla. – After spending several days in the hospital and weeks battling the novel coronavirus, Rep. Randy Fine (R-Palm Bay) is back home.Fine provided an update on his health in a Facebook Live video Friday morning, during which he thanked the health care workers who he says made his homecoming possible.[PREVIOUS: State Rep. Randy Fine set to leave hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis]“I would start by saying that I am extraordinarily grateful to the miracle workers at Health First and Holmes Regional Medical Center who probably saved my life,” Fine said.

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Arrest made in man’s 2019 shooting death in Palm Bay

PALM BAY, Fla. – Nearly a year after a man was shot to death in Palm Bay, an arrest has been made in the case.Palm Bay Police Department officials said Larry Eugene Bell Jr., 36, is now facing charges in connection with the fatal shooting of 61-year-old Bobby Knight Jr. on Agora Circle on Nov.

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Suspect’s sister, mother arrested in teen’s shooting death at Palm Bay park, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A man is accused of fatally shooting a teenage boy at a park on Sunday and his sister and mother reportedly tried to help him after the fact, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.Police said they were called to Oakwood Park on Koutnik Road shortly after midnight and found Deven Bryan, 17, suffering from a gunshot wound.

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Missing Palm Bay man with dementia believes he is in Connecticut, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay police are searching for a missing man with dementia who believes he is in Connecticut.A silver alert was issued Sunday for Francis White, 74, who was last seen in Palm Bay around 10:30 p.m. Saturday wearing a black T-shirt and khaki shorts, according to police.

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Palm Bay coronavirus test site works to reduce three-hour-long lines

PALM BAY, Fla. – Since opening in May, the Coronavirus testing site at Eastern Florida State College near Malabar Road said some drivers waited as long as three hours to get tested.The incident commander said some lines were so long, Palm Bay police received complaints."We had cars backing up, really blocking traffic quite a bit, so it took a reset of the entire site," Steve Bracknell said.

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6-year-old dies after being shot during ‘tragic accident involving siblings,' police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A 6-year-old girl has died after being shot Tuesday night in what investigators believe to be a “tragic accident involving siblings,” according to the Palm Bay Police Department.Officers responded to a home along Washington Street NE around 6 p.m. after receiving reports of a child who had been shot.Officials said life-saving measures were immediately started when they got to the scene and the girl was transported to a hospital, where she died from her injuries later that night.“Initial investigation has led investigators to believe this is a tragic accident involving siblings,” police officials said in a news release.

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Child shot in Palm Bay, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A child was shot in Palm Bay Tuesday evening, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.The shooting was reported around 6 p.m. on Washington Street NE.The child’s condition is unknown.

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Brevard teacher fired for dating same sex reacts to Supreme Court protection of LGBTQ workers

PALM BAY, Fla. – Monica Toro-Lisciandro said she was fired from Covenant Christian School in Palm Bay last year when the school found out she was dating a woman and going to pride festivals.Eight months later, the former musical theater teacher is celebrating the U.S.

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Palm Bay to replace Fourth of July fireworks with drive-in showing of ‘National Treasure’

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay won’t be hosting its usual Fourth of July event this year due to coronavirus social distancing guidelines, but the city is offering an alternative for residents who still want to celebrate the holiday.

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Coronavirus: Palm Bay to provide rental, utility assistance to residents in need

PALM BAY, Fla. – The city of Palm Bay announced Tuesday that it would provide residents with rental and utility assistance under the Eviction Prevention/Rental and Utility Assistance Program.

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Florida man kills pet bird perched on sisters shoulder, holds gun to her head, deputies say

PALM BAY, Fla. – A Palm Bay man is facing charges of attempted murder and felony animal cruelty after he held a gun to his sister’s head, fired shots at her, then killed a pet bird perched on her shoulder, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

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Police: Officer in quarantine after woman spits in face, claiming she had COVID-19

PALM BAY, Fla. – A Palm Bay police officer is in quarantine after a 47-year-old woman under arrest spit in his face repeatedly and claimed she had COVID-19, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.

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Bomb squad called after explosive device found in Palm Bay home

PALM BAY, Fla. – A suspected explosive device found in a Palm Bay home was rendered safe by the Brevard County sheriff’s bomb squad, police said.

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Palm Bay mayor calls for city manager’s resignation over COVID-19 communications

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay Mayor William Capote has requested City Manager Lisa Morrell’s resignation, citing communications during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

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Palm Bay Parks close recreation areas to limit spread of COVID-19

PALM BAY, Fla. – The City of Palm Bay Parks and Recreation Department announced Saturday that they would be closing locations to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

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