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🌱 Could 2,300 new homes reshape west Palm Bay traffic and growth?

Good morning Palm Bay! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could 2,300 new homes reshape west Palm Bay traffic and growth?
  • How Palm Bay plans to crack down on illegal dumping next
  • Palm Bay man accused of brutal trophy beating at local apartments

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More than 2,300 homes could be built in Palm Bay if city council approves (mynews13.com) — Palm Bay officials are weighing approval of the massive Palm Vista Everlands West project, which could add more than 2,300 homes west of St. Johns Heritage Parkway over the next decade. Plans include a neighborhood center, preserved wetlands, and nature trails, but residents are already voicing worries about traffic and how the city is managing rapid growth.
   

2. Palm Bay officials step up crackdown on illegal dumping amid resident complaints (fox35orlando.com) — Palm Bay officials are ramping up enforcement against illegal dumping as piles of tires, furniture, and debris spread through several neighborhoods. Councilmember Mike Hammer is urging residents to report offenders, use security cameras, and may back expanded tire amnesty programs when the issue comes before City Council soon.
   

3. Palm Bay man, 63, jailed after 'overboard' stabbing of woman, police say (floridatoday.com) — Palm Bay police say a 63-year-old local man is jailed on an attempted murder charge after a woman was found badly injured at Woodlake Village Apartments on Palm Bay Road. Officers reported he admitted going “overboard” in the attack, which allegedly involved repeated stabbing and beating her with a trophy. The woman was hospitalized, and the investigation remains active.
   

4. News of the Weird: You can send human beings to space … (greenvillejournal.com) — Palm Bay police are investigating a grim case after human remains, a knife, and an Amazon package were found in a suitcase in The Compound, a remote area of the city. A 19-year-old from Indialantic faces charges related to handling a body, while authorities work to confirm the victim’s identity and piece together what happened.
   

5. State Attorney upgrades charges for ex-Brevard deputy in roommate's shooting death (wesh.com) — Prosecutors have upgraded charges to second-degree murder for former Brevard County deputy Andrew Lawson in the 2022 shooting death of fellow deputy Austin Walsh inside their Palm Bay apartment. Lawson says he thought the handgun was unloaded, while testimony has focused on firearm safety training. Walsh’s family is pushing for a lengthy sentence as the case advances.
   

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    Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our dog Smokey took off without his collar.
    We're in the area of Raleigh Road and Davidson Street. If found please message me for a phone number to call. (Nextdoor Emerson and Raliegh)
  • Found this baby girl in Brentwood Lakes.
    Shes been at our house for about a week. No microchip. (Nextdoor Brentwood Lakes)
  • Golden Corral posted a job opening for Cashier / Host / Attendant in Palm Bay. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Palm Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Bay here.

Ok Palm Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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