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Florida Laws Effective July 1
Palm Bay, Fla. — The Florida Legislature’s 2025 session, which stretched to June 16, has introduced several laws effective July 1, 2025, igniting discussions in Palm Bay. Backed by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led Legislature, these measures address firearms, school cell phone use, immigration, and more. A proposed “no touch” cell phone driving law […]
Traffic Advisory: Weekend Road Closure Planned at Babcock Street (S.R. 507) and Palm Bay Road Intersection Beginning July 11
PALM BAY, FLORIDA (July 1, 2025): Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Brevard County will close the intersection of South Babcock Street (State Road (S.R.) 507) and Palm Bay Road from 8 p.m. Friday, July 11, through 6 a.m. Monday, July 14, to replace traffic signal equipment.The signal equipment was damaged […]
Palm Bay Chief Mario Augello Announces Retirement
PALM BAY, FLORIDA (June 30, 2025): On April 2, 2026, after more than 25 years of dedicated service and honorable leadership, Chief Mario Augello will officially conclude his distinguished career in law enforcement. As he prepares to turn the page to a new chapter in life, he leaves behind a legacy. A legacy built on compassion, […]
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The Memorandum of Agreement enrolls Palm Bay in ICE’s 287(g) Task Force model, which allows ICE to deputize local officers after they complete a 40-hour online training certified by the Department of Homeland Security. Once trained, officers may initiate administrative holds for individuals with immigration detainers and transfer them to the appropriate facility, such as the Brevard County Jail, for ICE processing.
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City of Palm Bay Responds to Sewer Force Main Break
PALM BAY, FLORIDA (June 9, 2025): The City of Palm Bay is actively responding to a significant sewer forcemain break near 1050 Clearmont Street NE. The incident involves a 20-inch sewer main that serves as a primary feed to the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Due to the critical nature of the line, the flow cannot […]
Palm Bay Live Hosts Key Political Voices Ahead of Local Election
Palm Bay Live will host a series of live interviews this week with two candidates running for Florida House District 32 and a former deputy police chief who has publicly criticized city leadership and department culture.
Florida Lawmakers Consider Sweeping Changes to Taxes, Housing, Teen Labor Laws, and Guns
Florida lawmakers are also revisiting gun legislation passed in the aftermath of the 2018 Parkland school shooting. The Florida House recently approved House Bill 759, which would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and shotguns from 21 to 18. The vote passed 78-34
Palm Bay Approves ICE 287(g) Agreement, Allowing Local Officers to Enforce Immigration Detainers
The Memorandum of Agreement enrolls Palm Bay in ICE’s 287(g) Task Force model, which allows ICE to deputize local officers after they complete a 40-hour online training certified by the Department of Homeland Security. Once trained, officers may initiate administrative holds for individuals with immigration detainers and transfer them to the appropriate facility, such as the Brevard County Jail, for ICE processing.
Southwest Airlines Announces Layoffs
Southwest Airlines has announced its first major layoffs in its 53-year history, planning to reduce approximately 1,750 corporate positions, which constitutes about 15% of its corporate workforce.
