Palm Bay News

Melbourne-Palm Bay chamber to honor businesses BY WAYNE T. PRICE FLORIDA TODAY The Melbourne-Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will present its Best Business Awards at its annual gala tonight, following an ... via FloridaToday.com

“We were not permitted to open the doors to the store until they were all out of customers' reach and secured in the back”

Toy industry reeling again after Aqua Dots recall BY DONNA BALANCIA FLORIDA TODAY Recalled. via Floridatoday.com

Couple faces drug dealing charges BY KAUSTUV BASU FLORIDA TODAY A couple suspected of dealing in narcotics were arrested Thursday afternoon from the 1300 block of Jupiter Blvd., Palm Bay police said. via FloridaToday.com

It started with police investigating reports of loud music coming from the open trunk of a parked car. via FloridaToday.com

“It wasn't a good situation, it wasn't fair. But sometimes life isn't fair”

Scott Teter. He resigned from his position at Bayside High in October 2006 after a former student made allegations. via Floridatoday.com

“You can't expect every one of them to learn from it, but God willing you get to 1 in every 10, that's a great success rate.”

Margaret Gibson faced six months on probation for resisting an officer, but instead the misdemeanor charge landed her a $25 grocery tab. via FloridaToday.com

A 31-year-old woman who police said stole a credit card from her co-worker's purse and went shopping will head to court Nov. via FloridaToday.com

“They'll be working hookers. They'll be working dope. They'll be working criminals. They'll be working warrants.”

Shootings. Open-air drug dealing. Copper thefts. Auto burglaries. These offenses are some the prevalent crimes plaguing Melbourne, according to police. via Florida Today

An 18-year-old who police said snatched a purse from a pregnant woman remains in jail. via Floridatoday.com

“This is something that's been building for quite some time”

Craig Booth stepped into the parking lot and got into his old gray 1987 Toyota, ready to ride home after a long day of work. via FloridaToday.com

Three burglars who police said were caught on video by a Palm Bay homeowner's security surveillance system were arrested Thursday night following numerous tips from callers. via Local6.com

“There are no shareholders in this type of organization”

Health First chief: Election to focus on health care BY SUSAN JENKS FLORIDA TODAY Health care issues will continue to be a focal point in next year's presidential elections, said Mike Means, president and chief ... via Floridatoday.com

“People have been calling in like crazy.”

Caught-on-camera suspects arrested BY MEGAN DOWNS FLORIDA TODAY Video: Burglary suspects caught on camera. via Floridatoday.com

“Drivers are forced by the nature of the road to drive more carefully. "They are a great alternative, but not a necessary replacement at all intersections”

Circle of confusion. Vehicles westbound on Wickham Road enter the roundabout in Viera. via Floridatoday.com

Our view: Andy to the rescue Palm Bay needs the basics, not councilman's self-promoting China ploy Palm Bay is the Space Coast's largest city and has the problems to prove it. via FloridaToday.com

“Oh, my commissioner is good, but I don't like the commissioners in district so-and -so.”

Readers express a variety of opinions in their letters to FLORIDA TODAY. Throw out county's useless leaders Election time is coming. via FloridaToday.com

A 42-year-old man who police said walked out of a local business with nearly $2,000 in office supplies after convincing a store clerk the items were his, will head to court next month. via FloridaToday.com

“This is not just a business trade show”

Networking Bash planned for Nov. 29 FLORIDA TODAY Staff The Melbourne-Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Brevard Business Networking Bash from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. via Floridatoday.com

A 20-year-old woman who police said slammed three concrete blocks and a music speaker at a man's car before speeding off and getting into a minor accident, has been ordered to appear in court next month. via FloridaToday.com

Chamber schedules business summit FLORIDA TODAY Staff The Melbourne-Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Best Business Summit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. via Floridatoday.com