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This month, FinanceBuzz has released its list of the best Florida cities for retirees living on a budget of $2,000 or less each month.

As dry conditions keep the fire danger high in Central Florida, Palm Bay Fire Rescue is staying very busy protecting lives and property.

Precautionary evacuations are underway as first responders work to contain two separate fires within the city.

The future of a troubled neighborhood known as “The Compound” is back on the table as the city of Palm Bay is discussing a new proposal for the area.

A larger-than-normal Publix store is set to open in a burgeoning community near Jacksonville, according to company officials.

A Mercedes driver was arrested this week after a getaway along Interstate 95 led to three people being killed last week, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Last week, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

Palm Bay’s school zone speed cameras will be brought back online after a nearly month-long pause prompted by glitches and incorrect violations.

A 17-year-old boy is among two people arrested in Palm Bay to face attempted murder charges in their alleged role in a drive-by shooting which left a juvenile blinded by glass fragments, according to police.

Palm Bay police shared video showing the arrest of a "clown" accused of trespassing a shopping plaza.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Palm Bay.

A man accused of running a red light, crashing into another vehicle and then trying to flee told officers he was high as they arrested him, Palm Bay police said.

One person is dead following a house fire that broke out at a home in Palm Bay, which police are calling a homicide

The Palm Bay Police Department has paused its school zone speed cameras from issuing violations amid what it says are community concerns spurred by system glitches

Publix announced that it was rolling out its “softest” sub roll yet — just in time for its next Central Florida location to open.

Several people upset about a Palm Bay councilman's statements against Islam tried to address him at Thursday night's council meeting. But Chandler Langevin is not backing down.

Peter Filiberto, the former Palm Bay councilman who was ousted in 2023 after he was arrested, is back in city government. At the end of Thursday’s city council meeting, Deputy Mayor Mike Jaffe announced that he had appointed Filiberto to the influential planning and zoning board.

A fire adjuster at the Country Gardens condos updated News 6 the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

A year after a man killed a priest, the priest’s sister, his own grandfather, and also wounded two officers, there could finally be an answer why Palm Bay police said Brandon Kapas went on the shooting rampage.

A mother and two of her children died after a fire broke out early Friday at a Palm Bay condo complex, where one unit was fully engulfed in flames, according to firefighters.

Ormond Beach is the latest Central Florida city to remove fluoride from its drinking water.

New video from the Palm Bay Police Department shows how an officer caught a running juvenile suspected in a series of vehicle burglaries.

The Palm Bay City Council has unanimously voted to support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to move NASA's headquarters to Brevard County.

Melbourne is the latest city to vote to remove fluoride from its drinking water.

It’s only a couple of weeks into 2025, and researchers are already examining which areas of the U.S. are primed for success.

A 22-year-old Palm Bay man was killed when he was struck by a car on State Road 528, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 24-year-old Palm Bay woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on State Road 520 near State Road 528 in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Another Central Florida city is starting a conversation about a chemical in your tap water.

A homeowner returned fire after a suspected car burglar fired at them in a Palm Bay neighborhood, according to police.

The company announced that the flavors will return to stores starting in September, and they will remain available while supplies last.

Two Publix stores are set to open their doors to customers on Thursday, adding to the grocery chain’s growing list of locations.

Florida seems to be the place to be, though not every city in the Sunshine State is equally appealing.

Police say a worker was pinned and killed by a piece of machinery at a Palm Bay construction site.

Two Publix stores are set to open their doors to customers on Thursday, adding to the grocery chain’s growing list of locations.

Locals attending the store on opening day could get a glimpse of something unusual, according to a spokesperson for the company.

More than years, it could take decades to restore the polluted Indian River Lagoon to its healthy state prior to large-scale algae blooms and fish kills.

A 20-year-old Palm Bay man riding a bicycle along U.S. 1 in Titusville was struck by a car and killed, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Twenty years ago, Dessiree Salaverria moved from Venezuela to the U.S. to fulfill her dream of becoming a computer engineer. Life had other plans.

A driver died when their pickup truck traveled off of Interstate 95 and struck a tree near Palm Bay, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

On Thursday, Publix celebrated the opening of its latest remodeled grocery store, and it’s offering a few interesting features for customers.

Flagler County is known for it's beautiful beaches and small-town feel, but the rising cost of housing is making it feel just as unaffordable as some big cities and counties.

The store will feature a second-story sitting area, offer a pharmacy and host a liquor shop. But it'll be missing out on one notable feature.

Palm Bay police are looking for leads following an alleged machete attack that left three people injured.

A representative from USA BMX presented a proposal for a large racing complex to the Palm Bay City Council Thursday evening, pitching it as a positive addition to the city that could help the troubled area known as “The Compound.”

Investigators said they're searching for a “suspicious male” after receiving several calls about his escalating behavior toward women.

The Palm Bay City Council will consider a new agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation.

A fire at a Palm Bay home was “intensified” by several large lithium-ion batteries stored in the garage, according to fire rescue officials.

The fleeing man was shocked as he climbed a fence, which caused him to fall and become paralyzed from the neck down, the release claims.

One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting in Palm Bay, according to police.

Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Palm Bay listed for sale on realtor.com.

The principal of a private Christian school in Palm Bay and his wife were arrested Monday, accused of stealing thousands of dollars in Florida school voucher money.

Police are working to determine if two shootings in Melbourne, which altogether left a man dead and two others in critical condition, were connected.

A new fire station is coming to the City of Palm Bay, which has faced criticism over emergency response times.

Stone Magnet Middle School in Melbourne was locked down after an officer at the school heard gunshots nearby, leading to a homicide investigation.

A major new development cleared a major hurdle towards construction, even though some locals don't like the massive plan.

Demands for more red lights at busy intersections are happening as Central Florida's second largest city continues to grow.

A Brevard Public Schools teacher was arrested on allegations of abusing a child at school.

A rollover crash involving a semitruck has westbound Malabar Road shut down in Palm Bay, according to the police department.

People are asked to avoid the area.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright, 28, of Palm Bay, died Aug. 15, 2024, in a non-combat related incident at an undisclosed location, according to the Department of Defense.

A woman told News 6 that her son was making deliveries for Uber Eats the night police said a 17-year-old going 94 mph killed a man and didn't stop.

A 17-year-old and his father are arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Brevard County.

A woman is dead in what police describe as an “armed domestic disturbance” in Palm Bay and a man is injured after being shot by responding officers, according to Palm Bay police Chief Mariano Augello.

A couple originally facing murder charges for the shooting of a 30-year-old man and the theft of his car last year in the Compound will be going to prison, but not for murder.

There are close to 900 stores already across Florida. But even more are set to open.

Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Palm Bay using data from Yelp.

A Palm Bay teen accused of killing her mother and her mother’s boyfriend has been indicted on murder charges.

Longer response times in Palm Bay has the city looking to expand its police and fire, but the city says it doesn't want taxpayers to pay for it.

School zones in Palm Bay will be outfitted with speed cameras to begin the new school year.

Police say a Florida woman was arrested after a man’s car was heavily damaged in Palm Bay.

A Palm Bay man was shot and killed by an Indian River County deputy after officials said the man swung a knife at him at a gas station.

Palm Bay firefighters quickly took care of a burning SUV in the parking lot of a home improvement store.

Drivers caught going 10 miles or more over the posted speed limit would receive a ticket in the mail.

The Palm Bay Police Department released a 911 call made by a 16-year-old girl accused of killing her mother and her mother’s boyfriend.

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A man who claimed self-defense after shooting and killing his father in Palm Bay now faces a first-degree murder charge after video footage revealed him to be the aggressor, according to police.

Police arrested a Palm Bay teen accused of fatally shooting her mother and her mother’s boyfriend on Saturday before she placed a phony 911 call for help, according to records obtained by News 6.

The fires happened around 2 a.m. on June 22 at a local auto body shop, according to Palm Bay Fire Rescue.

Palm Bay firefighters are advising drivers of a monthlong road closure.

For lobster lovers and cod connoisseurs, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Palm Bay using data from Yelp.

Hundreds of people are signing a petition to put a red light at a dangerous intersection in South Brevard County.

Months after police said a 26-year-old man shot five of his family members, killing three of them, the youngest of the survivors is now off life support and recovering at home.

In what was the most recent of three murder investigations in the Compound, Palm Bay Police said Robert Lanning and Rene Lemos blamed each other for killing Nick Mitchell.

In a release, FAU officials announced that rents in places like Palm Bay and Jacksonville have recently gone below their long-term trends.

A Palm Bay man is facing multiple charges after he vandalized a church and attacked an officer, police said.

Police say a 49-year-old Palm Bay man died in a two-vehicle crash in Melbourne.

Four people, including a 6-month-old baby, were taken to the hospital after a crash on State Road 528 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

One of the candidates for Seat 3 on the city council has a morbid past: he’s a convicted killer.

Residents at Regency Gardens Condominiums in Orange County were in fear of losing their homes. But after Tuesday’s meeting with the condo board, residents have a glimmer of hope.

Stacker examined data from Realtor.com's Cross-Market Demand Report to see who's looking to buy homes in Palm Bay.

Palm Bay firefighters responded to a brush fire that began Saturday at a solar farm in the southern end of the city, according to a fire department spokesperson.

The Palm Bay fire chief on Thursday imposed a burn ban until further notice as the local drought index continues to grow, reflecting increasing dryness that could worsen brush fires in the area.

Palm Bay police investigate a fatal shooting.

Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country but remain high even as more homes start to come on the market this spring.

Fire reported at Sapodilla Road Southwest and Wingham Drive Southwest

More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value.

Proposed moratoriums go before the city council on Thursday night

Assistant fire chief John Ringleb walked through the woods off Babcock Street south of Malabar Road and pointed out how quickly brush fires on Sunday grew.

Firefighters responded Sunday to a brush fire in Palm Bay, the second such fire there in as many days, according to the fire department.