Palm Bay Officer Involved Shooting

Under the EPA-funded proposal, Phase One would begin in Unit 53, a 30-acre city-owned parcel seen as the area’s “low-hanging fruit.” The plan proposes 380,000 square feet of business and industrial flex space, with later phases expanding development eastward. A future substation is also proposed to meet long-term energy needs.

56-year-old Vital Joseph had a warrant for 1st Degree Murder, Attempted Murder and Burglary with a Battery out of Broward County, Florida. He was taken into custody by Palm Bay Police officers with assistance from Florida Highway Patrol. Broward County detectives responded to Palm Bay and took over the investigation.



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