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Palm Bay – MURDER-SUICIDE INVESTIGATION

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PALM BAY, FLORIDA –

Palm Bay detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that took place approximately 3:45 A.M. on January 1st, 2021. The shooting occurred at 1683 Saladino Street SE.   The investigation revealed that Kevin Schmitt, 51 of Palm Bay, fatally shot his fiancé Karen Cloyd, 50, also of Palm Bay. A New Year’s Eve gathering was taking place at the residence when Schmitt began shooting at other guests with one of the rounds striking Cloyd.
 
Once the call was received into the Palm Bay Communications Center, officers quickly arrived on scene. There they discovered Schmitt suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. No other injuries were reported. Schmitt was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital. Detectives are still trying to determine a motive for the shooting and are waiting on autopsy results conducted by the Brevard County Medical Examiners Office.
 
The investigation is on-going and should anyone have any information about this incident, please contact the Palm Bay Police Department at 321-952-3456.  
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Brevard County-COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Can Now Be Made Online Through Eventbrite

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BREVARD COUNTY, FL.— Appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations through Florida Department of Health-Brevard can now be made online via the Eventbrite platform at the following link: https://brevardcovidvaccine.eventbrite.com

 
FDOH-Brevard will provide free, appointment-only COVID-19 vaccinations of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, January 4, 2021.
 
Those eligible for vaccines must meet the following criteria:
  • Ages 65 and older
  • Healthcare workers who provide direct patient care but who are not associated with a hospital system.
Appointments are for drive-through vaccinations at FDOH-Brevard Health Unit at 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. Vaccinations will be provided between the hours of 8:30-11:30 a.m. beginning Tuesday, Jan. 5, and will continue for morning appointments through Friday and then Monday through Friday through the end of January. Afternoon appointments previously made by phone, will begin Monday Jan. 4, and continue Monday through Friday from 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. until further notice. Appointments can no longer be made via telephone. A driver’s license or healthcare badge is required at time of appointment. You do not have to be a Brevard County or state of Florida resident to be eligible.
 
Please review the COVID Vaccine Fact Sheet and screening questions on the COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form prior to your appointment. If you answer ‘yes’ to some screening questions, you will need to bring a doctor’s note to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Print and complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form to bring to the appointment for more efficient service.
 
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccination series is two doses, given one month apart. If you receive one dose of the Moderna vaccine, you should receive a second dose of the same vaccine one month later to complete the vaccination series. After vaccination, you will be asked to park nearby for 15 minutes to be monitored for adverse reactions. Please visit “Moderna Facts and Privacy” for additional information on what to expect during and after the vaccination.
 
More information about the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine can be found at https://www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua/recipients/.
 
For the COVID-19 Vaccine consent form and for the Moderna Facts and Privacy form visit FDOH Brevard’s COVID-19 Testing Information at http://brevard.floridahealth.gov/events/2021/01/covid19-vaccination.html
 
Everyone, including those who have received both doses of vaccine, should continue to follow CDC recommendations on wearing face coverings, social distancing, and practicing good hand hygiene.
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Palm Bay- Republic Services Reminder! Residents are being urged to select a new trash cart if needed

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If you would like to exchange your current 64-gallon cart for a 95- or 35-gallon cart and you have not submitted your request yet, be sure to visit https://selectmycart.com/palmbay or call (888) 755-9480 before this Thursday!
If you currently have multiple carts, Republic Services is scheduled to deliver one (1) 95-gallon trash cart in exchange for two (2) 64-gallon trash carts between January 1 – January 14, 2021. If you prefer to continue with multiple trash carts, contact Republic Services at (321) 989-6030 to cancel this exchange.
Effective January 2021, the cost for additional carts will be $9.79 per month per cart.
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American Airlines Announces Saturday Flights Between DFW and MLB

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MELBOURNE, Fla. (December 15, 2020) – American Airlines has announced seasonal Saturday service between Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) beginning on February 13, 2021 through April 3, 2021. The weekly flights depart DFW on Saturdays at 12:40 p.m. (CST) and arrive to MLB at 4:16 p.m. (EST), and then depart MLB at 5:00 p.m. (EST) and arrive back to DFW at 7:10 p.m. (CST). The flights will be operated on American’s 76-seat duel class CRJ-900 aircraft.

“This is the first west coast connection service our airport has seen in decades and we are grateful American Airlines has recognized the long awaited need,” said Greg Donovan, A.A.E., executive director at Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB). “These introductory flights are a huge opportunity for our community’s business and leisure travelers to prove to our airline partner that this service is desired, will be used, and can grow.”

As American Airlines’ largest hub airport, DFW will provide a west coast connection for business and leisure travelers flying from MLB. Several businesses on MLB’s campus, including Northrop Grumman and Aerion Supersonic, and surrounding companies in the space program have major links to areas out west.

The new flights are also introduced as an additional option to access Florida’s beaches during the Spring Break season.

“MLB is an excellent option for families, couples and more looking to travel to Central Florida’s beaches,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Vice President of Network Planning. “DFW is our largest hub and this new service will provide countless communities and passengers with another great option during the peak Spring Break season.”

Flying to MLB will land passengers right in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast which is a perfect destination for travelers looking to satisfy their pent up desire for a getaway. Spacious beaches, uncrowded attractions and frequent rocket launches from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center provide a safe option to enjoy much needed vacations.  

MLB also provides a calm, clean and uncongested option for travelers coming to Central Florida as a smaller airport. Enhanced safety procedures and initiatives have been implemented along every step of the travel experience at MLB, and passengers can learn more by visiting FlyMLBsafely.com.

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Brevard Public Schools in Collaboration with Department of Health Adopt New CDC Quarantine Recommendations

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The CDC previously recommended that anyone who was exposed to the coronavirus quarantine for a term of 14 days. While the CDC still recommends a 14-day quarantine as the best way to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, the agency has identified two acceptable alternatives. The CDC now says the quarantine period can end after 10 days, if the person has not developed any symptoms and can end after seven (7) days, if the asymptomatic person also tests negative for the virus.

 

Last Friday, the Department of Health issued their response and recommendations based on the information from the CDC.  As it pertains to Brevard Public Schools, please find the new protocols listed below:

 

  • All asymptomatic contacts to a case (showing no signs of illness or symptoms) from a SCHOOL exposure will now be quarantined for a period of 10 days and can return on Day 11 starting immediately. However, students returning on Day 11 who participate in sports or activities in which social distancing is not possible or probable, must sit out of that activity until after Day 14.

 

  • All contacts to case due to FAMILY exposure will continue to quarantine for the period of 14 days. Parents can ask for their case to be reviewed by the DOH as part of an epidemiology interview.  This review can be completed on or after Day 10. 

 

  • If an asymptomatic close contact gets a PCR (molecular) test ON DAY 6 or later and receives a negative result, they may end quarantine after completion of Day 7.

 

  • Any parent/employee who wants to exercise the option of testing to end their quarantine period early, regardless of what kind of contact to case they are, must submit a copy of their test DIRECTLY TO DOH via fax at (321) 454-7158. The DOH will evaluate the lab and will directly communicate with the school principal if the quarantine period will be adjusted.

As always, please monitor yourself and/or your child(-ren) for any symptoms of COVID-19. If you notice any symptoms, contact your doctor or pediatrician immediately for further evaluation and testing. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. The most common symptoms associated with COVID-19 are fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The best way to prevent illness is by limiting exposure to the virus.

 

  • Maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet from others.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

 

If you have any questions, please call the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County at 321-454-7101. More information about COVID-19 is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on its website www.cdc.gov/covid19.

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Palm Bay City Hall on Temporary Lockdown Following Reports of a Suspicious Person On Scene

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In an abundance of caution, members of the public are being asked to avoid Palm Bay City Hall until police sweep the area.

PALM BAY, FLORIDA – Palm Bay City Hall is on a temporary lockdown due to reports of a suspicious person on scene. At this time, we are asking all members of the public to stay away from the Palm Bay City Hall campus in an abundance of caution.
 
A follow-up release will be issued once the situation has been resolved and the all clear is given by Palm Bay PD.
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Palm Bay Building Department Moving to New Location

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The move will complement several new policies and procedures designed to ensure operations continue during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

 

PALM BAY, FLORIDA – The City of Palm Bay Building Department will open a new off-site service center on December 4, 2020. The new Building Department facility will be located at 190 Malabar Road Suite 105 in the Winn Dixie Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Minton and Malabar Roads. The service center will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 3:30pm and offer a convenient location apart from the City Hall campus with ample parking and easy access.
 
In addition to improving customer accessibility, the move will also enable the Building Department to enact additional COVID-19 preventative measures to protect visitors and staff and reduce daily foot traffic in the facility. Over the past several months, the City of Palm Bay Building Department has adjusted its building permit and inspection services to support the building industry and keep projects moving during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
 
In June, the Building Department introduced Electronic Plan Review (EPR), enabling digital submission of small project applications via Adobe Pro. EPR eliminates review backlogs and allows for accelerated turnaround times, streamlining operations and improving efficiency. Digital submissions also improve safety by eliminating the need for face-to-face contact and the handling of paperwork.
 
By the end of November, the Building Department will be accepting all large file submittals for single family homes and commercial projects through the Bluebeam Revu tool. The implementation of Bluebeam Revu will enable the Building Department to effectively handle large digital files and instantly collaborate with applicants on their submittals through an advanced markup and collaboration functionality.
 
Additional process improvements have been introduced to offer alternatives to some traditional in-person building inspections. Certain inspections can now be completed via Remote Virtual Inspection (RVI), including those for small projects, residential additions, alteration re-inspections, water heaters, electrical reconnects and service upgrades. The Building Department conducts RVIs via the commonly used Facetime and WhatsApp apps, utilizing the live video transmission to perform an inspection from a safe distance. This measure reduces the need for inspectors to enter homes and confined spaces, reducing the chance of COVID-19 exposure for both the inspector and residents.
 
The City’s Building Department also offers online permitting on the City of Palm Bay website. Online permit applications offer convenience and enhance safety by reducing the need to visit the Building Department for in-person service. Online permitting, along with the addition of EPR and RVI functionality, represent innovative service delivery methods that are responsive to the needs of our current climate. With the addition of these changes, residents and builders can enjoy uninterrupted access to permitting and inspection services in a safe and reliable manner, allowing projects to move forward and business operations to continue.
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Republic Services Reminder on Cart Size Options

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If you would like to exchange your current 64-gallon cart for a 95- or 35-gallon cart and you have not submitted your request yet, be sure to visit https://selectmycart.com/palmbay or call (888) 755-9480 before the deadline of December 31, 2020.
If you currently have multiple carts, Republic Services is scheduled to deliver one (1) 95-gallon trash cart in exchange for two (2) 64-gallon trash carts between January 1 – January 14, 2021. If you prefer to continue with multiple trash carts, contact Republic Services at (321) 989-6030 to cancel this exchange.
Effective January 2021, the cost for additional carts will be $9.79 per month per cart.
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Palm Bay- Deadline to Apply for Rental & Utility Payment Assistance is December 4

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The deadline to apply for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding for mortgage, rental, and utility payment assistance through the City of Palm Bay Housing and Community Development Division is 3:00pm on Friday, December 4, 2020.

In August and September, the City of Palm Bay received a total allocation of $567,777 in CARES Act funding to assist qualified Palm Bay residents who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible uses for the funding include rental or mortgage payment assistance, utility payment assistance, security deposits, and utility deposits. Please note, utility payment assistance can only be provided if coupled with rent or mortgage payment assistance.

The entirety of the $567,777 funding allotment must be expended by December 30, 2020. Due to the high volume of applicants, the City of Palm Bay will end the application period on December 4 to allow adequate time to complete the application review process and disburse funds.

As a reminder, all applications must be complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Eligible residents must be at or below 120% of the area median income and facing financial hardship due to COVID-19, such as unemployment or under-employment. Qualified applicants will be served on a first-come/first-eligible, first-served basis. Applications for assistance will be made available through the City of Palm Bay Housing & Community Development Division office located at Palm Bay City Hall Annex, 120 Malabar Road SE, by emailing crf@pbfl.org, and on the City of Palm Bay website.

For questions or assistance with completing the application, please call the City of Palm Bay’s Housing & Community Development Division at (321) 726-5633. Visit www.palmbayflorida.org/housing for more information on available programs.

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