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A Palm Bay dirt bike driver sustained life-threatening in a Melbourne crash on Tuesday, according to police.

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VIDEO: Mother of Palm Bay High School football star who was gunned down looking to preserve son’s legacy Mother of Palm Bay High School football star who was gunned down looking to preserve son’s legacyPALM BAY, Fla. — Today marks four years since a standout high school football player was shot and killed outside a Brevard County gas station. His mother is working to honor him and help other children in need in their community. Palm Bay High School football standout Twonnie Pollard was shot and killed after a dispute at a Melbourne gas station in 2018. A balloon release will happen around 6:30 p.m. off South Babcock Street where Pollard was shot, across from Palm Bay High School, where Pollard graduated in 2016. READ: Lawmakers question CEOs of gun manufacturers in wake of mass shootingsVideo: Palm Bay honors officers killed during hostage standoff 35 years ago Palm Bay remembered two officers who were shot and killed in the line of duty during a mass shooting in 1987.

A 22-year-old woman was killed in a crash involving three vehicles on US-1 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man staying at a Palm Bay house was arrested Monday after he was witnessed ripping the head off one of his host’s pet parakeets, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

A person was taken to the hospital after being shot at a home in Palm Bay Monday morning.

Prosecutors have declined to file charges against Palm Bay Deputy Mayor Kenny Johnson after a tense encounter with State Rep. Randy Fine last month at the Dancing with the Space Coast charity event, the State Attorney’s Office said Thursday, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

Troopers said Monday they are still investigating a fatal Brevard County hit-and-run last Wednesday that killed a Palm Bay motorcyclist riding along Interstate 95.

Motorcycle enthusiasts across the country mourned the death of 70-year-old John Clouser — whom they call ‘Uncle John,’ — after he was killed in a fatal hit-and-run in Brevard County Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A crash along Interstate 95 closed down southbound lanes along the highway Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Department of Transportation’s “Florida 511″ system.

A bomb threat prompted evacuations at two Eastern Florida State College campuses in Brevard County, school officials wrote in a Facebook post.

A bizarre traffic crime spree in Palm Bay resulted in a vehicle stolen, a car, a mailbox and a bus stop crashed into, and a suspect injured after flinging himself into the path of two other vehicles, police said.

A fire burned its way through two units on the 200 block of Palm Place Dr. around 2 a.m., waking neighbors.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A fire broke out in a Palm Bay multi-unit apartment Saturday. The fire affected 15 units at the apartment on the 2000 block of Palm Place Drive. Read: Deadly crash near OIA causes delays for travelers heading to the airportRed Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers responded to the fire. They said in a release that they have already provided emergency assistance to five families and will continue to offer support. Read: Overturned dump truck shuts down northbound lanes of State Road 417No other details were made available at this time.

A former U.S. Army soldier who was convicted of murder in the 2007 killings of unarmed Iraqi detainees has returned the ceremonial flag that Mayor Rob Medina gave him during a Fourth of July public event, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

A man who was trespassed from a Walmart in Palm Bay last week for attempting to steal a pack of cigarettes was arrested after leaving behind an illegal firearm, according to the police department.

A Palm Bay woman employed as an in-house nurse was booked at the Brevard County jail Tuesday, accused of manipulating an elderly, terminally ill client into signing over ownership of her car and selling her home at a fraction of the cost, police said.

The Kurt Vonnegut Museum is donating copies of Slaughterhouse-Five after the book was removed from a Bayside High School class.

Video: Frenzy over, but still no bargains: what a slowing housing market means for Central Florida The frenzy drove home values higher and higher. (WFTV)ORLANDO, Fla. — Charmaine Chapman practically shudders when she thinks about trying to move to Central Florida. WATCH: Orange County housing crisis not quite an emergency, new study showsInstead, she encountered a feeding frenzy. “We would’ve had anywhere between 20 to 30 offers.”WATCH: Congress exploring ways to preserve affordable mobile housing supplyThe frenzy drove home values higher and higher. It has given the housing market breathing room and significantly lowered the number of bidding wars, but Lopez said conditions are still hotter than normal.

A Florida English teacher is attempting to distribute books banned from school libraries and curriculum in Brevard County.

Palm Bay Fire Rescue is asking people to avoid these areas

Palm Bay man stabbed to death after argument with son, police say Palm Bay man stabbed to death after argument with son, police say (WFTV)PALM BAY, Fla. — A Palm Bay man is facing charges in the deadly stabbing of his father, police said. Palm Bay police responded to a stabbing call on Easton Forest Circle, near Cogan Drive and Interstate 95 on Wednesday at 4 a.m. The wife told police that she walked out of the bedroom and found her husband suffering from stab wounds. Read: Josh Duggar sentenced to more than 12 years in child porn casePolice said her husband told her that his son stabbed, before running from the house. Lukow Jr. has been charged with 2nd degree murder and has been transported to the Brevard County Jail Complex.

A man was arrested after fatally stabbing his father in the victim’s Palm Bay home Wednesday morning, according to police.

Police say a 2-year-old girl under the care of a babysitter drowned in a Palm Bay apartment complex's pool.

The Palm Bay brewery started selling its non-alcoholic Night Strike Irish-Style Dark Brew and Danger Close American Pale on April 30, bringing all the flavor of craft beer without any of the alcohol.

Palm Bay police believe they have arrested the man responsible for a deadly shooting at a club on Halloween.

Elected officials in Brevard County held a townhall meeting to speak with homeowners and discuss possible solutions for ongoing insurance issues.

Officer Peter Dolci was placed on administrative leave while the incident was investigated.

VIDEO: Palm Bay shooting victim says car was destroyed by police while collecting evidence Palm Bay shooting victim says car was destroyed by police while collecting evidencePALM BAY, Fla. — A Brevard County man who was the victim of a shooting said his car was taken as evidence, and he hasn’t been able to drive it since. Palm Bay police said a search warrant was issued to allow police to collect evidence. Brown was shot as he sat inside of his car at a Palm Bay apartment complex last December. But Brown and his attorney said it was Palm Bay police who made the car undriveable when they cut off the roof. Video: Palm Bay honors officers killed during hostage standoff 35 years ago Palm Bay remembered two officers who were shot and killed in the line of duty during a mass shooting in 1987.

A West Melbourne principal said if not for the quick actions of a school bus driver, 40 kids might have never come home.

WATCH: Donut the manatee released after recovering from cold distressPALM BAY, Fla. — A manatee named Donut was released in Palm Bay Tuesday. Donut was rescued in January after he showed signs of cold distress at Manatee Lagoon. SeaWorld said the manatee gained more than 100 pounds since he was rescued. So the fact that this one is able to be released is a great turnaround story,” said Amber Howell, a FWC manatee biologist. WATCH: Donut the manatee released after recovering from cold distressClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A school bus carrying 40 children and a driver erupted in flames in Palm Bay, according to fire officials.

PALM BAY, Fla. — Palm Bay remembered two officers Thursday who were shot and killed in the line of duty during a mass shooting in 1987. WATCH: New program in Holly Hill aims to change teens’ perception of policeThe mayor and Palm Bay police chief gathered with members of the community to remember officers Ronald Grogan and Gerald Johnson. Photos: Palm Bay honors officers killed during hostage standoff 35 years agoExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 10 Palm Bay honors officers killed during hostage standoff 35 years agoPolice officials said due to the heroic actions by these two officers, and others, several lives were saved that day. WATCH: ‘Look at this mess’: Leesburg Bikefest criticized for scaled-down spring eventSaturday marks 35 years since the officers responded to a shooting and hostage situation. The shooter shot and killed them both, along with four other people.

A Palm Bay man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly having run over a victim in a fatal hit-and-run last summer while on fentanyl, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A man in Palm Bay fears losing $70,000 from an online vehicle sale. He contacted Action 9′s Todd Ulrich four months after paying a dealership for a new recreational vehicle he still doesn’t have. “I almost had a heart attack.”According to Steel, Performance Motorcoaches RV and Marine in Wolfforth Texas demanded another $8,000 for the solar installation. Ulrich contacted the manager at Performance Motorcoaches who claimed Steel kept making order changes that drove up the price. Performance Motorcoaches told Ulrich they are fully cooperating with state regulators.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A 37-year-old Palm Bay man is dead after being ejected from his truck Saturday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal crash that happened at 4:40 a.m. on mile marker 179, near US-192, on Interstate 95. Troopers said a Chevy pickup truck was heading south when the driver lost control of the truck, overcorrected and overturned multiple times. The driver was ejected from the truck and was pronounced dead. Read: Orange County deputies investigate 2 shootings overnight, within blocks of each otherThe passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A 37-year-old Palm Bay man was killed early Saturday morning in a crash on Interstate 95 near Melbourne that left his passenger seriously injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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PALM BAY, Fla. — Palm Bay police officers rescued a dog that was stuck in the mud in a canal off a local road on Wednesday morning. Police said someone called them saying that a dog appeared to be stuck in the mud near Minton Road. K9 Officer Carrol sprung into action to rescue the dog. Video from the police department shows Carrol pull the dog out of the mud. Photos: Palm Bay police officer rescues dog stuck in mud in canalExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Palm Bay police rescue dog (Palm Bay Police Department)Officers said the water was cold and it appeared that the dog had been there for some time.

A 17-year-old Palm Bay boy was arrested on a charge of manslaughter, eight days after getting into a verbal and physical altercation with his father, an arrest affidavit shows.

The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses in a crash that killed a 41-year-old Palm Bay woman who was walking with her bicycle in Brevard County.

At least one person was killed in a crash in Palm Bay, officials say.

A Palm Bay man is dead and a woman is recovering in the hospital after a shooting early Sunday morning at a Brevard County bar, according to the Melbourne Police Department.

PALM BAY, Fla. — More than two years after a Palm Bay woman was stabbed to death in her home, her live-in boyfriend has landed in the Brevard County Jail. Police discovered the body of Desiree McClendon in the Lyons Circle home she shared with 60-year-old Rodney Bell. At the time of McClendon’s death, Bell had an open case in Broward County for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. He is serving a four-year sentence on that aggravated battery case and now faces the other charge. Deputies: Orange County school employee arrested after confessing to having sex with studentBell’s current charge of manslaughter with a weapon carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in state if convicted.

A man is now locked up in Brevard County, more than a year after he claimed self-defense as he admitted to stabbing his girlfriend to death, according to Palm Bay police.

PALM BAY, Fla. — Palm Bay detectives are investigating a suspected murder-suicide. Officers said when they arrived, they found the man and woman with apparent gunshot wounds. The woman died at the scene and the man was taken to a hospital, where he later died. READ: Convicted cop killer Markeith Loyd involved in jailhouse altercationThe couple had been together for about 11 years and lived in Palm Bay, officers said. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Palm Bay detectives are investigating a shooting that left two people dead.

A Palm Bay man was arrested for reckless driving on Sunday morning, according to the City of Palm Bay Police Department.

The winner of the election will serve the remainder of former councilman Jeff Bailey’s term, which ends on Nov. 8.

A residential fire in the town of Grant-Valkaria on Sunday afternoon was quickly put out by firefighters with Brevard County Fire Rescue and the Palm Bay Fire Department, who also rescued a ferret, officials said.

The Palm Bay Police Department announced the retirement of its police chief.

A possible pipe bomb was safely removed in Palm Bay, police say.

PALM BAY, Fla. — Palm Bay police and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious object found in a backyard off Airview Avenue near Croton Road in Palm Bay. According to police, the object found is being treated as a pipe bomb. Police said they have no idea what the object is at this time, and BCSO was called in to render the object harmless. There have been a few evacuations made. Read: Eminem: NFL officials say they knew rapper would take a knee during halftime showChannel 9 has a crew on the way to the scene to gather more information.

Work on a new Crystal Lagoon, the centerpiece water feature of the future $1 billion Evermore Orlando Resort at Grand Cypress Resort, is underway. The lagoon project site takes up 13.68 acres on the existing Grande Cypress driving range just east of existing golf villas, according to documents. The lagoon plans show proposed hotel properties to the north, rental flats to the east and more. Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website. Read: FDA delays meeting discussing COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5©2022 Cox Media Group

A Melbourne police officer, who is currently the subject of an internal investigation after being pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence, recently received a traffic citation for speeding in Palm Bay, body camera video reveals.

A man was arrested by Brevard County deputies Thursday and accused of helping someone steal more than $15,000 worth of bicycles from a Port Canaveral bike shop they were recently fired from, according to an affidavit for an arrest warrant.

Melbourne Police Department officials are conducting an internal investigation after one of their officers was pulled over by a Palm Bay officer on Babcock Street on suspicion of drunken driving, a spokesperson for the department said.

A boy was threatened with a gun and attacked while riding his bike by a man and a woman, according to Palm Bay police.

A Palm Bay woman was arrested Sunday, accused of stabbing two people and pushing an elderly woman in a feud over leaf blowing.

A sobriety test last week was cut short even though the officer believed the driver who was speeding and swerving may have been over the limit.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A Florida high school student has created a petition asking the NFL to move this year’s Super Bowl to Saturday, or alternatively, for Monday to be a holiday. In the petition, Ruggeri outlines the benefits for the NFL: “It will get more money and more visitors to the game. As of Friday afternoon, the petition had garnered more than 84,000 signatures. Ruggeri said he started the petition two years ago but is refusing to give up hope, WTVT reported. Super Bowl LVI is scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium in California on Feb. 13.

A Florida man convicted of fraudulently collecting over $1.3 million in COVID-19 relief funds has been sentenced to five years in prison.

A Palm Bay Man was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, following the December death of his 6-month-old daughter, a state attorney spokesperson told News 6 partner Florida Today.

A Palm Bay mother is facing child neglect charges after waiting several hours to report her two children missing on Friday, according to a probable cause affidavit.

PALM BAY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for two boys from Palm Bay. The boys, Jahsyiah and Jahmaryion Kanter, ages 10 and 11, were last seen in the area of the 400 block of Truvall Street SW in Palm Bay. According to officials, Jahsyiah is five feet, one inch tall, weighs 70 pounds and was last seen wearing a gray shirt and red pants. Jahsyiah and Jahmaryion Kanter - MissingJahmaryion is five feet, three inches tall, weighs 95 pounds and was last seen wearing a maroon shirt and blue pants. Jahsyiah and Jahmaryion Kanter - MissingRead: Teen shot and killed in Orange County, deputies sayBoth boys have brown hair and brown eyes, law enforcement officials said.

A Florida missing child alert has been issued for two boys from Palm Bay, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Jose Aguiar A Brevard County businessman who was at the center of a Palm Bay political scandal will spend the next three years in prison. (WFTV.com News Staff)BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Brevard County businessman who was at the center of a Palm Bay political scandal will spend the next three years in prison. Under a plea agreement, Aguiar faced up to five years in prison for his role in a Palm Bay corruption case that led to his 2019 arrest, and the arrest of a now former Palm Bay Deputy City Manager David Isnardi. READ: Second suspect granted bond in Palm Bay extortion, racketeering caseAguiar pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit extortion. “It’s all about control, power, kind of controlling votes on Palm Bay City Council,” Assistant State Attorney Kathryn Speicher said.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A Palm Bay congregation suffered a devastating loss Tuesday morning when a church annex went up in flames. Truth Revealed International Ministries, located in the 2800 block of Palm Bay Road, used that building for both training and community outreach, including a cold weather shelter for the homeless. The senior pastor is hoping other members of the community will step up to help. The building was reduced to a pile of smoldering rubble just a day before it was set to open as a cold weather shelter on any night 45 degrees or colder. Clark said he doesn’t know much insurance may cover, but he’s certain many in the community need help now.

WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. — Officers in West Melbourne were injured Thursday after struggling to pull a man from a burning vehicle. Video shows the car full of smoke as officers from the West Melbourne and Palm Bay police departments work to get the man out. Due to the heavy smoke, officers were forced to break windows to get the man out. WATCH: Sheriff: Discarded beer cans lead to arrest in 1996 cold case murderVideo shows the man confused as officers work to rescue him. During the rescue, two West Melbourne police officers and two Palm Bay police officers were injured by smoke inhalation and taken to a hospital for treatment.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A 12-year-old boy’s father and his girlfriend are both facing a charge of manslaughter in the child’s Palm Bay beating death. She said as Noah’s father and his girlfriend moved from state to state, she was pushed out of her son’s life. After she was released from prison, Noah’s father Jason Godleski and his girlfriend Samarial Dubose shut her out of Noah’s life. READ: Man given life sentence for attacking family with hammer while hiding inside Palm Bay homeIt’s there police believe the boy was beaten and left to die. Palm Bay police are trying to expedite her extradition.

PALM BAY, Fla. — One person died and two others were injured during a Halloween party at a Palm Bay lounge, according to police. Palm Bay police said the shooting happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday at the Beehive Lounge at 2040 Palm Bay Road NE. One person died at the hospital. READ: At least 7 injured in 2 separate shootings in downtown OrlandoThere is no suspect information. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or the Palm Bay Police Department at 321-952-3456.

Man given life sentence for attacking family with hammer while hiding inside Palm Bay homePALM BAY, Fla. — A man who attacked a Brevard County family inside their home with a hammer has been sentenced to life in prison. Brandon Putty was found guilty of a 2018 burglary and battery inside a home on Haas Avenue NW in Palm Bay. A woman walked into her sleeping son’s room to check on him, when Putty jumped out of a closet and attacked her with a blacksmith’s hammer. She was knocked unconscious and the man inside the home came into the room and was also attacked by Putty. Palm Bay police obtained a warrant for Putty’s arrest and he was captured in Georgia two days later.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Cocoa man died Wednesday after troopers say he was hit by two cars while walking in a Brevard County roadway. The victim later died at Palm Bay Hospital, according to FHP. READ: Tennessee newlyweds killed in crash 2 days after weddingNeither driver, nor the pedestrian have been identified. FHP’s investigation into the crash is ongoing. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A former World War II Nursing Cadet was honored with a special pinning ceremony Thursday. 94-year-old Jean Ostrow is currently a patient at Hospice of Health First in Palm Bay, but on February 11, 1945, she earned admission to the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. Ostrow’s son Richard says his mother was instrumental in caring for premature babies and wounded soldiers during World War II. READ: Magic Kingdom continues to evolve while keeping its magical elements intact“My brothers and sisters and stuff, we’re just putting together some memories that we can carry forward...and this will help.”Ostrow’s husband also served in World War II. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Palm Bay man found dead in swimming pool after running from police, officers sayPALM BAY, Fla. — A Palm Bay man was found dead in a swimming pool after running from police, officers said. Palm Bay police said an officer got behind a car on Corning Avenue near Polk Street on Sunday when the passenger, later identified as Michael Varilone, jumped out of the moving vehicle and was seen running into the nearby woods. Police said a further search of the home led them to discover Varilone inside an above ground swimming pool at the home. Officer said he was found wedged between the stairs and the pool wall with his head just above the water. Palm Bay Fire Rescue was called to the home and after life-saving aid was attempted, Varilone was pronounced dead at the scene.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When former Rep. Julio Robaina toured Florida in 2007 talking to condo owners, he quickly learned that while many condos are efficiently run and prepare for long-term costs, not every condo board is as proactive. His solution was a law requiring inspections and a reserve fund for major repairs. The law he helped pass in 2008 went a long way towards giving that oversight and protection, but by 2010, term limits had forced Robaina out and the law was repealed. READ: Surfside condo collapse: Death toll rises to 95; 14 remain unaccounted forNow, in the wake of the condo collapse in south Florida, the state is once again looking at what it can and should do to ensure condo owners are protected. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 23 Surfside collapse President Joe Biden listens during a briefing with first responders and local officials in Miami Beach, Thursday, July 1, 2021, on the condo tower that collapsed in Surfside, Fla., last week.

Palm Bay police search for driver involved in two hit-and-run crashes (Palm Bay Police Department)Palm Bay police are searching for a driver involved in two hit-and-run crashes. Officers said the crashes happened around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the northwest section of the city. READ: Investigators hope genetic genealogy can help ID 3 babies found dead in riverThey said they are searching for the driver of a white Trailblazer. Anyone with information about the car or crashes is asked to call police at 321-952-3456. READ: ‘Field of Dreams’ site to finally welcome MLBNo other details were available.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A car linked to a man who’s been missing for more than a decade was found in a retention pond on Thursday with skeletal remains inside, Palm Bay police said. Officers said they discovered the silver Ford Mustang in a retention pond in the Bayside Lakes subdivision on Thursday. READ: Universal Orlando Resort to raise minimum wage to $15 an hourPolice said the vehicle was linked to a 2009 missing person case for Philippe Desir, 38. Palm Bay police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his disappearance at the time. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

PALM BAY, Fla. A Palm Bay man is facing charges of attempted murder and felony animal cruelty after he held a gun to his sisters head, fired shots at her, then killed a pet bird perched on her shoulder, according to the Brevard County Sheriffs Office. As his sister took the dead bird back to its cage, Morgan grabbed a firearm and fired rounds at his sister, striking the floor just behind the area where she was standing, a report showed. Morgan then put the barrel of the firearm to his sisters head and told her he would kill her, according to deputies. Investigators found that Morgans sister was eventually able to call for help, but after a call to 911 was placed, Morgan once again shot at his sister, put her in a headlock, then held the gun to her neck. Once deputies arrived at the home, Morgans sister was able to escape the house, a reported showed.

PALM BAY, Fla. - Palm Bay police are investigating after the body of a 25-year-old man was found in an empty lot early Sunday, News 6 partner Florida Today reports. The man's body was discovered by a relative, authorities reported. Police responded to a call at 3 a.m. on Rembrandt Street in the southeast section of the city. The body was turned over the medical examiner's office where an autopsy and toxicology tests could assist in making a final determination for the cause of death, police reported. Copyright 2019 Florida Today

PALM BAY, Fla. - A day after Palm Bay police investigated three homicides, detectives were called back to one of the neighborhoods to investigate a fourth shooting that left a man critically injured, News 6 partner Florida Today reported. The latest shooting left an unidentified man in critical condition, said Lt. Tim Lancaster, of the Palm Bay Police Department. Police were called to the residential area on Northview Street Northeast just after midnight Wednesday after receiving reports a man was wounded. Palm Bay and Melbourne officers arrived in the northeast neighborhood and found the body of a man fatally shot. Calls about that shooting in a mostly industrial area of Palm Bay came in about 2:35 a.m. Tuesday.

PALM BAY, Fla. - Three men were shot to death early Tuesday in Palm Bay in two unrelated incidents, according to Palm Bay police officials. Here's what we know:Lockdown lifted at Palm Bay Elementary School after a man who tried to enter an on-campus building was taken into custody, school officials said. Palm Bay police Lt. Chris Imel said officers were called at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday after shots were fired. Police identified the men killed as Jayln Decosta, 21, of Jacksonville and Jerome Harris Jr., 23, of Palm Bay. Officers found a vehicle thought to be related to that shooting in the area of Lichty Street and Palm Bay Road.

PALM BAY, Fla. - Homicide suspect Jarrod Deenah has turned himself in at the Brevard Country jail, according to the Palm Bay Police Department. Deenah was wanted by the police for the fatal shooting of Ethan O'Neal on Nov. 1. Police said they thought Deenah was located in the Orlando area. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

PALM BAY, Fla. - A really big Halloween party with mostly teenagers ended in a deadly shooting, according to Palm Bay police. Officials said at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Palm Bay Police Department responded to a loud party in the area of Daysland Avenue Southwest. "Everybody was here from Palm Bay," a teenager who attended the party told News 6. Neighbors are also concerned about another shooting at a big party there just six months ago. If anyone has information regarding the incident, they are asked to call the Palm Bay Police Department at 321-952-3456 or Crime Line at 1-800-423-8477.

PALM BAY, Fla. - Dozens of community leaders gather every week to teach teens important lessons that help prepare them for their future, including how to give a proper business handshake and tie a necktie. Outlaw, a real estate developer, was volunteering at a Cocoa elementary school when the idea came to him. "So, I said, 'I can teach them how to shake hands and tie a tie.'" "But these kids, once they hear your voice and they know you're serious and they know you care, they listen." "It's a way for me to mentor and kind of spiritually adopt these kids," Cannon said.

PALM BAY, Fla. - Palm Bay police are searching for two men who stormed into a Wendys restaurant and held employees at bay while they robbed the safe, News 6 partner Florida Today reported. The robbery took place about 1 a.m. Tuesday at the Wendys restaurant, 1755 Palm Bay Road, just east of Babcock Street. Police said the two masked men followed an employee, who was taking out trash, into the restaurant. One of them tried to knock the cameras out, said Lt. Mike Smith of the Palm Bay Police Department. The workers were in the process of closing when the robbery took place.

PALM BAY, Fla. - A schizophrenic Palm Bay woman who is considered missing and endangered could be in Tampa, according to the Palm Bay Police Department. Police said Janay Ruby Campbell, 24, was last seen when she left her Palm Bay home on Oct. 9. Campbell is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. She was last seen driving a blue 2004 Toyota Solara bearing Florida license plate number LYAR28. Anyone with information concerning Campbell's whereabouts is asked to contact their local authorities.

Photo courtesy of the Palm Bay Police DepartmentPALM BAY, Fla. - A driver died after crashing into a power pole in Palm Bay on Friday night, according to local authorities. The crash was reported at about 7:30 p.m. on southbound U.S. 1 near Robert J Conlan Boulevard. Officials with the Brevard County Emergency Management Office said the crash broke a power pole and damaged a water line. Florida Power and Light crews are working to restore power. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

PALM BAY, Fla. - One year after two men were murdered, police are still looking for three unidentified suspects. For the first time, detectives Friday released video of who they think is responsible. "There were some items taken from the home because the third suspect coming out of the home is seen carrying some items," Jones said. "He knew what he wanted to do in life and he lived life to the fullest," Butler said. Anyone with information about the unsolved double homicide is asked to call Palm Bay police at 321-952-3456.

PALM BAY, Fla. - Palm Bay police are asking for tips to help solve a year-old murder. It has been one year since 29-year-old Chad Harris and 23-year-old Ra'Shawn Brown were killed around 1 a.m.on the 900 block of Cotorro Road in Palm Bay. Ra'Shawn Devante' Brown, 23, and Chad Harris, 29. Officers got to the scene on Oct. 19, 2018, after a friend found the two men inside the home. Police say if you have any information regarding this case, call detectives at 321-9523456 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

PALM BAY, Fla. - Palm Bay police are actively pursuing leads in the search for missing firefighter Brandy Hall, last seen more than 13 years ago, including conducting a dig for her possible remains this month, according to department officials. News 6 partner Florida Today reports Hall's disappearance is no longer cold and Palm Bay police are dedicating more resources to solving her case. In a statement Monday, police said the department recently deployed cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search areas known to be frequented by Hall. Florida Today reports the dig happened this month searching for Hall's remains. Police are not disclosing where or when the additional search will happen to preserve the integrity of the investigation.

PALM BAY, Fla. - A Florida man named Samuel L. Jackson became irritate and made shooting threats after he was arrested on a DUI charge, according to the Palm Bay Police Department. Police said they were called to Jupiter Boulevard and Caballero Avenue shortly before 6:30 p.m. Friday to respond to a crash with injuries. Jackson, 43, denied having anything to drink despite showing signs of impairment, according to the affidavit. While on the way to an area hospital, Jackson told an officer he would shoot him as he continued to yell obscenities, records show. Jackson was given ketamine and other medications to calm him down while he was at a hospital, according to authorities.

PHOTO CREDIT: Brevard Sheriff's OfficePALM BAY, Fla. - A driver involved in a crash in Palm Bay is accused of offering the victim free food from Chili's Grill and Bar if the victim did not call officers to the scene, according to an arrested affidavit. Police said the driver of a silver Nissan Altima told officers he was hit by a silver convertible. Investigators said the victim told police the driver of the convertible offered him free food from Chili's if he did not contact officers about the crash. Later on, the victim was able to tell police both men in custody were the men involved in the crash. Police said Bell told officers he offered the victim free food from Chili's.

PALM BAY, Fla. - A 29-year-old Palm Bay woman is accused of carrying an infant by the neck, according to an arrest affidavit. Jasmine Pangelinan was charged with child abuse and child neglect. The arrest happened along Woodlake Drive. Palm Bay police said a witness told investigators she saw Pangelinan carrying an infant to the car by its hands and neck. Officials with the Department of Children and Families said the living room in Pangelinan's house was covered in food, and clothes and infested with roaches.

PALM BAY, Fla. - A Melbourne woman is accused of driving under the influence with two children in her car after she attempted to pay for gas with a car key at a Palm Bay gas station, according to police. A 911 caller reported a woman sitting in her car Sunday around 10:30 p.m. at the BP gas station on Jupiter Boulevard with two children inside the vehicle. The caller said the woman had tried to pay for gas with a car key and they suspected she was intoxicated, according to the arrest report. "The complainant called and stated that she had come into their gas station and tried to pay for gas with a car key and that she left two children in the car," Lt. Mike Smith said. During a court appearance Tuesday, Smith said she's the mother of one of the children who was in her car.