Palm Bay Archives - The Space Coast Rocket

Military

City of Palm Bay Designated as a Purple Heart City

March 6, 2026

Crime

Palm Bay Assistant City Attorney’s Wife Arrested after pulling a Knife in Domestic Dispute

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March 5, 2026

Car Accident

19-year-old arrested after alleged chase in stolen Honda ends with crash

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March 4, 2026

Palm Bay

City of Palm Bay to Honor Palm Bay Fire Rescue Employees for Service and Life-Saving Actions

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January 26, 2026

Crime

Two Teens and Young Adult Shot in Drive-By at Castaway Point Park in Palm Bay

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January 24, 2026

Crime

Police: Palm Bay man locked child in room for days with bucket, charged with aggravated child abuse

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January 23, 2026

Community

Palm Bay Recreation Department to Host Valentine’s Gala for the Whole Family

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January 21, 2026

Gun Laws

Plea and Sentencing Set in 2022 Palm Bay Shooting Death of Deputy Austin Walsh

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January 14, 2026

Crime

Bayside High School Contractor Arrested on 11 Felony Sex Charges

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January 10, 2026

Crime

Florida Man Fires Gun Through Sunroof While ‘Christmas Light Touring’ – Claims He Was Just ‘Blowing Off Steam’

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December 27, 2025

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A Southwest flight traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Atlanta after a reported security threat that resulted in a passenger being removed from the plane by APD. ... See MoreSee Less

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Another Iranian attack drone hit Dubai International Airport, barely missing Concourse A. ... See MoreSee Less

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HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED FOR OFFENSES AGAINST A STUDENT A Walton High School teacher has been arrested on felony charges following an investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. On March 3, the Sheriff’s Office received a report that an ESE student at Walton High School had disclosed inappropriate behavior involving a teacher. At the same time, a separate staff member at the school reported witnessing a suspicious interaction between the same student and teacher on campus. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau immediately initiated an investigation. The teacher, identified as Michael Lewis Jones, 72, was promptly placed on administrative leave by the Walton County School District, Florida and removed from campus. On the morning of Friday, March 6, investigators submitted a warrant, which was reviewed and signed. Jones was taken into custody at his home Friday afternoon in Holmes County with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Task Force and Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported to the Holmes County Jail and will be extradited to Walton County. Jones is charged with offenses against students by an authority figure, a seconddegree felony. Because of the circumstances surrounding Jones’ employment and the nature of the allegations, our agency cannot rule out the possibility of additional victims. Anyone who believes they may have been harmed by Jones is encouraged to reach out to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling (850)-892-8111. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming. ... See MoreSee Less

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVER ARRESTED ON LEWD AND LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION CHARGESOn March 4, 2026, a School Resource Deputy with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging that a St. Lucie County school bus driver had asked a 9-year-old student to lift her dress while she was riding the bus.The School Resource Deputy immediately initiated a preliminary investigation. During the follow-up investigation, additional information was developed indicating the driver may have made inappropriate comments to the child and possibly pinched her over her clothing in the pelvic area.Based on the information obtained during the initial investigation, the case was referred to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division for further investigation.As a result of that investigation, Edwin Garcia, 71, of Port St. Lucie, was arrested and charged with two counts of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation of a Victim Under the Age of 12 by an Offender 18 Years of Age or Older.Garcia was transported to the St. Lucie County Jail for processing.This investigation remains active. Anyone who may have been a victim, or who has additional information related to this case, is encouraged to contact the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals can contact Detective Corporal Hunter Limb at (772) 462-7300 or email CrimeTips@stluciesheriff.govBe part of the SLCSO community!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for all the latest updates and news.Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges referenced are allegations and do not constitute evidence of guilt. ... See MoreSee Less

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MAJOR Motorcycle Crash on US-1 South, at Canaveral Groves Blvd. All lanes closed. Life flight on the way. ... See MoreSee Less

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