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A $7.4 million facility replaces a station demolished in 2022, restoring coverage to one of the city’s most underserved areas and setting the blueprint for future fire stations citywide.
A 1,346-acre property in SW Brevard County just filed its first environmental permit for 2,000-plus homes. The land sits outside Palm Bay’s city limits but is legally guaranteed Palm Bay utilities.
New public safety standards and a 2,360-home development land on the same P&Z agenda.
City Manager Morton’s first major reorganization moves Housing out of economic development and renames a department that’s been on the books for decades.
Chief Mario Augello retires April 2. Deputy Chief Jeff Spears, a lifelong Palm Bay resident who started as a Police Explorer at 16, takes command of a department that leaves his predecessor’s era at i
Matthew Morton’s monthly open session at City Hall has no announced agenda this time. That makes it the best one to show up to.
Spring session registration starts Monday at 9 AM, online only. Eight skill levels, $40 per child. There is no waitlist.
Palm Bay council denies the Lotus Palm Bay mixed-use project on a unanimous vote, citing fire response times and infrastructure gaps, while approving a city reorganization and settling a church zoning
Lennar and Ryan Homes sold 234 homes across five subdivisions on St. Johns Heritage Parkway. The road that serves them all is still two lanes with no funded widening.
Treats, Beats & Eats hits City Hall March 20. Free food trucks, live music, and a Touch-A-Truck for the kids.
The city’s free movie night returns March 28 with open swimming and a poolside screening of the ultimate shark movie.
Five active traffic advisories, one major long-term closure, and a city that keeps typing the wrong year.