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A Brevard County man was arrested for speeding at 100 mph in a 40 mph zone, police say.

A Palm Bay man claimed a $1 million prize from a scratch-off game on Wednesday, according to Florida Lottery officials.

The Brevard Sheriff’s Office announced the remains of single mother Nancy Howery were discovered last week in the city’s undeveloped neighborhood called the Compound.

Daniel Stearns, of Palm Bay, Florida, is accused of killing girlfriend Nancy Howery, burning her remains and scattering them across a 2,700-acre site.

A former Palm Bay city councilman will get probation for a cocaine possession charge that led to him resigning from the council.

A woman’s burned and dismembered body was discovered less than three months after police in Palm Bay said two teenage boys were found shot and killed.

A man faces charges after deputies said he shot, dismembered and burned a woman before her remains were found in "The Compound" near Palm Bay, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A 32-year-old Palm Bay was arrested in the shooting and dismemberment of a 44-year-old woman missing from Indian Harbour Beach, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said Friday afternoon. Investigators said they arrested Daniel Stearns after human remains were discovered in a densely wooded area in Palm Bay. Read: SpaceX Crew-5 set to return to Earth, splash down off Florida’s coast SaturdayDetectives said they searched several areas where they discovered human remains. He is being held without bail at the Brevard County Jail. Anyone who might have information about Howery’s death is asked to call Brevard County Agent Tyler Peterson at 321-633-8400.

Palm Bay City Council Member Randy Foster remains hospitalized in intensive care.

A Palm Bay man was arrested Friday on accusations of stealing thousands of dollars in social security checks from a brain-injured man in 2022, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

A crash slows I-95 in Brevard County.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A crash has northbound lanes of I-95 shut down in Brevard County on Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 5 a.m. near mile marker 176 in the Palm Bay area. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said a truck hauling oil overturned on the interstate highway with some of the oil spilling onto the road. Northbound lanes of I-95 are shut down from Palm Bay Road to the exit for U.S. Route 192. Channel 9 is monitoring traffic in the area and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

A motorcyclist was killed late Tuesday in a two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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A Palm Bay man has been arrested after deputies said he physically abused two puppies and left them in a dumpster.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Wildlife Commission is investigating the death of a man at Lake Griffin in Lake County. A boat was located near where the victim was found. READ: Police kill man armed with rifle, handgun in backyard of Palm Bay homeChannel 9 has a crew at the scene gathering more information. (WFTV)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. ©2023 Cox Media Group

PALM BAY, Fla. — Police in Palm Bay are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting. Police said the shooting happened Tuesday morning in the 700 block of Tucson Road. Officer said a suspect was killed in the shooting. Read: Elderly woman dies after alligator attack in Florida while walking dogOfficials said no officers or other people were hurt. 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.

A Palm Bay man died Tuesday after a shooting with officers, according to the police department.

A former Palm Bay councilman who resigned following his arrest two weeks ago is now facing formal charges from the state attorney’s office, and he is expected to lose his seat on Brevard County’s planning and zoning board.

The Palm Bay councilman who police said had cocaine in his shoe has resigned his seat.

PALM BAY, Fla. — Palm Bay leaders and residents are speaking out after a city councilman was arrested on charges of DUI and drug possession. Palm Bay held its first meeting since the arrest Thursday night. Read: Palm Bay city councilman accused of drunken driving, cocaine possessionThe city council is formally requesting Gov. Read: Palm Bay mayor asks councilman to resign after alleged DUI, drug possession arrestThe meeting last night was packed and heated. It was clear at last night’s Palm Bay City Council meeting that Filiberto is no longer welcome.

WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. — A Palm Bay man is in jail after hitting a West Melbourne police vehicle with his truck, the police department said. A West Melbourne patrol officer saw the man, identified as Jarret Hefler, 25, drive over a raised median and speed off on Hollywood Boulevard. Read: Boy, 3, who accidentally killed himself at DeLand home found gun in bedside tablePolice said he hit the officer’s vehicle while trying to escape a traffic stop. West Melbourne police said officers chased Hefler because his reckless behavior was a threat to the public. WATCH: Woman fights off man after he grabs her inside Florida gym, deputies sayHefler was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, reckless driving, fleeing police and property damage.

State Rep. Randy Fine is calling for the resignation of Palm Bay councilman Peter Filiberto after officers said they found with 10 grams of cocaine in Filiberto's socks.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Investigators have released new details after a deadly plane crash last month. Volusia County deputies said the 78-year-old pilot has died from his injuries. Read: Passenger jet bound for Orlando struck by another jet at airport gateThe small ultra-light plane was home-made and crashed near a home in Oak Hill Woods on Jan. 31. Vincent Grasso of Palm Bay was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries after the crash. Watch: Ultralight plane crashes in Titusville, pilot injured, deputies sayThe FAA is still investigating the cause of the crash.

PALM BAY, Fla. — The mayor of Palm Bay is urging a city councilman to resign after he was arrested and accused of DUI and drug possession. According to a report, police arrested Palm Bay city councilman Peter Filiberto on charges of drunk driving and cocaine possession. Watch: Volusia County teacher accused of inappropriate contact was ‘exonerated’ from previous accusationsPolice said they spotted Filiberto speeding and running stop signs on his motorcycle Saturday night. Mayor Rob Medina released a statement Monday saying, “part of restoring the public trust is doing the right thing. ©2023 Cox Media Group

The pilot of a small, home-built airplane that crashed in Oak Hill two weeks ago has died.

PALM BAY, Fla. — Police have identified the victim in Saturday’s deadly Palm Bay shooting as 48-year-old Michael Shawn Akerberg. Police said he was shot after an argument inside the suspect’s home. READ: Police: Love triangle leads to deadly shooting in Daytona BeachNeighbors living near the Cromey Road residence where the shooting took place Saturday said they find the entire situation hard to believe. READ: Woman hit by forklift in Daytona Beach ShoresA single shot was fired inside the home. READ: Palm Bay city councilman accused of drunken driving, cocaine possessionVideo: Man in his 20s dies after being shot in Orange County, deputies say Orange County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Monday morning.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A Palm Bay city councilman is out of jail on bond after he was arrested on charges of drunken driving and cocaine possession. Police said they spotted Peter Filiberto while speeding and running stop signs on his motorcycle Saturday night. Watch: 17-year-old shot to death Sunday night in Orange County, deputies sayThe officer said Filiberto tried to make a U-turn to avoid the traffic stop but lost control and fell over. Investigators said Filiberto was also driving with a suspended license. ©2023 Cox Media Group

Palm Bay City Council Member Pete Filiberto was arrested on charges of riding his motorcycle while impaired and carrying 10 grams of cocaine in his shoe, court records show.

Palm Bay police on Sunday announced an arrest in connection to a shooting late Saturday that took a man’s life, according to a statement from the department.

PALM BAY, Fla. — The murders of two teens in a Palm Bay area known as “the Compound” have led city leaders and residents to ask what can be done to curb illegal activity. Over 2,700 acres of undeveloped property in southwest Palm Bay have become a source of growing concern since 14-year-old Jeremiah Brown, and a 16-year-old were shot and killed in the compound on Christmas Day. Read: Friends, family of 2 teens shot dead march to Palm Bay City Hall demanding justice“As a mom, I could not imagine, so the only thing (to do) is the community can come together and just see what will work,” Palm Bay resident Casey Lee said. Palm Bay City Council voted unanimously to hold a community workshop later this month to try and figure out what to do about the property, where about 235 acres are city-owned. Jeremiah Brown’s mother, Chrisele Brown, walked in a march for justice to Palm Bay City Hall last month.

Councilman Kenny Johnson said Palm Bay will host its first workshop next month focusing on stopping crime and other tragedies within 12 square miles of the undeveloped neighborhood called The Compound.

A 32-year-old Brevard County woman faces charges of DUI and DUI manslaughter after being involved in a Palm Bay crash that killed a motorcyclist Friday, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Friends and family members of two teens found shot to death in Palm Bay on Christmas marched for justice ahead of a city council meeting.

A 16-year-old is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after shooting multiple times at another teen at a Palm Bay park, according to the police department.

In its first meeting since police said two teenagers were found shot and killed on Christmas, the Palm Bay City Council Thursday proposed a workshop to help find solutions to violence and other illegal activities in the undeveloped neighborhood called the Compound.

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PALM BAY, Fla. — A man is still at large after a shooting in Palm Bay, police said Sunday. In a social media post, Palm Bay police said there is a significant law enforcement presence near Malabar Road and Eldron Boulevard. Police said he has a full beard and is wearing a dark shirt and jeans. Palm Bay police said that anyone who sees a man who fits this description should call 911. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Palm Bay police announced that a man accused of stabbing his roommate is now in custody.

A man was arrested Tuesday, accused of providing a handgun to a juvenile who used it to shoot at a car on Interstate 95, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

An investigation is underway after two teenagers, ages 14 and 16, were found dead in southwest Palm Bay on Christmas night, the Palm Bay Police Department said.

PALM BAY, Fla. — Police in Palm Bay are investigating after two teenagers were found shot to death. Officer said they responded Christmas night to an area known as “The Compound” after receiving a tip about a dead body that was found in a nearby woods. Officials said the families have requested the names and information of the victims to not be released. Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News. Read: Florida inmate reportedly dies after alleged attack on prison deputiesAnyone with information is asked to call the Palm Bay Police Department at 321-952-3456 or contact Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

Police confirm the two teens were found dead around 8:30 p.m. on Christmas.

A memorial service was held Friday afternoon for the Brevard County deputy who investigators said was shot and killed by his roommate, a fellow deputy, while the two were playing video games.

One week before Christmas, the largest holiday party on the Space Coast is bringing joy and cheer to Brevard County.

Surveillance video clips at the Palm Bay Club Condominiums show officers confronting Jacob Mitchell Sunday morning after police said the man called 911 and admitted he lied to dispatchers about seeing some teenagers pointing guns at each other.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A person was injured Wednesday morning in a shooting at a home, the Palm Bay Police Department said. The shooting was reported at a home on Pinewood Drive near Palm Bay Road Northeast and South Babcock Street. Police said a person of interest was taken into custody and that there is no further threat to the community. Read: ‘Brutal rapist’ sought after woman mutilated in Orange County, deputies sayWatch Channel 9 Eyewitness News at Noon for live updates. ©2022 Cox Media Group

A drive-through Christmas lights experience is offering visitors a chance to walk and enjoy the lights, starting this weekend.

Austin Walsh, the 23-year-old Brevard County deputy, was killed in an accidental shooting by his roommate and fellow deputy, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A deputy has died following an accident early Saturday morning, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office said in a post that Deputy Austin Walsh, 23, was killed in an off-duty accident within the southwestern part of Palm Bay. According to the sheriff’s office, Walsh had been part of the agency since he was 18 and participated in the Explorers program. Read: Motorcycle crash in Melbourne kills man, police sayFlorida Department of Law Enforcement will continue to investigate the incident. Watch Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates on this developing story.

A Brevard County deputy was "accidentally killed in an off-duty incident" Saturday in Palm Bay, sheriff Wayne Ivey said.

A Florida Missing Child Alert for a Palm Bay newborn was canceled after the baby was found safe on Sunday, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Some Brevard County residents will have a chance to pick up food items at no cost Tuesday morning. Farm Share, a nonprofit that aims to help food-insecure residents in Florida, will distribute free, fresh produce and non-perishable canned goods in Palm Bay. READ: Walmart offers to pay $3.1B to settle opioid lawsuitsOrganizers said the giveaway will be held in conjunction with Rep. Randy Fine. The Nov. 15 event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will be held at Fred Poppe Regional Park, located at:370 Championship Cir., Palm Bay, Florida 32907Farm Share Food Distribution Flyer Farm Share, Inc. will hold a food distribution event in Palm Bay on Tuesday, Nov. 15. READ: 15 sea turtles released after rehabbing in the Florida KeysTuesday’s food giveaway will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will operate until supplies run out.

The City of Palm Bay has declared a local state of emergency, Tuesday, as Tropical Storm Nicole gets closer to Central Florida.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a residential area in Melbourne early Saturday where police had exchanged gunfire with the subject of a domestic violence call, according to a news release.

A 44-year-old woman is dead following a four-vehicle crash along Interstate 95 near Palm Bay Thursday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

PALM BAY, Fla. — Health First Palm Bay Hospital has a brand new robot used for surgical procedures. The new system is called the DaVinci Xi, which is used for minimally invasive surgeries. The manufacturer, Intuitive, said the system translates the surgeon’s hand movements while performing the surgery through a computer console near the operating table. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 8 New: Robotic technology used for surgeries at Health First Palm Bay Hospital New: Robotic technology used for surgeries at Health First Palm Bay Hospital (HealthFirst/WFTV)Built into the robot are tiny instruments that move like a human hand, with a greater range of motion allowing surgeons to operate through small incisions, Intuitive said. Read: Amazon scaling back home-delivery robot programPatients, visitors and associates are able to “test drive” the robot Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Health First Palm Bay Hospital.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A Palm Bay pastor was arrested Wednesday after police say he engaged in sexual relationships with at least two young girls he met through his church. One of the victims told detectives Douge had sex with her on multiple occasions in his car when he was supposed to be giving her rides home. The second victim told police she knew Douge both through the church and from working at his dojo, “Tiger Claw Kung Fu Academy” on Palm Bay Rd. After first trying to meet with her in person, the report says Douge admitted to having sex with the victims and apologized, saying he loved them both. The Palm Bay Police Department is asking anyone who thinks they may be a victim in this case to call their Special Victims Unit at (321) 952-3456.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A judge has set bond at $500,000 for a Palm Bay police officer who investigators say had sex with a 13-year-old girl while on duty. READ: FDLE: Central Florida police officer met 13-year-old girl for sex while on dutyPolice said as soon as they suspected something was going on, they reached out to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate. According to the arrest, warrant the 23-year-old used the apps Snapchat and MeetMe to contact the 13-year-old girl for most of August. Archer met the girl at her home for sex on two separate occasions while on duty, the report states. READ: Orlando police release sketch of person of interest in suspicious incident at Lake Nona parkVideo: Central Florida officer accused of having sex with 13-year-old girl, police say A Central Florida police officer is in jail accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old.

A Palm Bay pastor is locked up after two girls came forward claiming he had sex with them, according to police.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A Central Florida police officer is in jail accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old. Watch: ‘Taking back the night’: Residents plan night walk in neighborhood where jogger was attackedSheridon Archer, 23, was arrested Wednesday and fired from the Palm Bay Police Department. Archer’s arrest warrant says the Palm Bay officer met the child on the Snapchat and the MeetMe apps in August. Archer is accused of having sex with a 13-year-old girl twice while he was on duty. Watch: Man stabbed more than 40 times with scissors in attack at Florida storeRecords show Archer was with the agency for nine months.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A Palm Bay police officer who had been with the department for less than a year was arrested Wednesday for an inappropriate relationship with a minor, officials said. Sheridon Archer, 23, was arrested after being identified through an investigation when officers became aware of allegations that a police officer was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a minor, Palm Bay police said. READ: ‘Danger to the public’: Judge denies bond for man, 19, accused of attacking joggerThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement was requested to investigate further and enough probable cause was developed to arrest Archer. Archer had been employed by the Palm Bay Police Department for nine months. READ: Man stabbed more than 40 times with scissors in attack at Florida storeThe investigation is ongoing, police said.

A police officer was arrested and subsequently fired after an investigation into an "inappropriate relationship with a minor," according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

A 38-year-old man living in Palm Bay faces a murder charge after he was arrested and accused in the stabbing death of his girlfriend Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Brightline, a private passenger rail line in Florida, announced a list of traffic advisories Monday as it works to construct a rail line extension connecting Orlando to West Palm Beach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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, 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

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.

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.

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.