FY 2016 Budget Discussions Begin
The first in a series of planned budget workshops in preparation for the 2016 budget year which begins October 1st provided direction from the city council to prioritize money for roads and lower the...
View ArticleRed Cross Recognizes Fire Personnel with Community Spirit Award
Whether it involved educating local school children in life-saving CPR or helping senior citizens check and install working smoke alarms in their homes Palm Bay Fire-Rescue personnel consistently made...
View ArticleCounting Down to Independence Day Celebration
There are less than three weeks until the biggest celebration on the Space Coast. Thousands are expected to attend Palm Bay's Annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3rd at Eastern Florida...
View ArticleStatement from Mayor Capote Regarding South Carolina Massacre
“As a community victimized by a racially motivated massacre in Charleston, South Carolina prepares to bury nine of its own this week, the city of Palm Bay community gathers to pray and support them....
View ArticlePalm Bay Minute
Palm Bay Minute for week of June 21st includes information about city council budget workshops, state funding for police and fire training facility at the range, American Inc. moving to Palm Bay and...
View ArticleSummer Youth Jobs Program Educates Incoming High School Seniors
More than two dozen incoming high school seniors are learning essential job readiness skills that will make them better candidates for future employment. The city’s 2nd annual Juniors to Jobs program...
View ArticlePalm Bay Celebrates Independence Day 2015
Palm Bay, FL residents, including business leaders, elected leaders, veterans and activists define what the July 4th Independence Day holiday means to them. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY PALM BAY! HAPPY...
View ArticleMessage from City Manager Gregg Lynk
Since I became your city manager on April 22nd so much has happened in such a short time. I knew this city council was ready to get to work quickly with its new vision and direction and it has been an...
View ArticleGovernor Rick Scott Announces Harris Corporation Will Continue to Expand...
FROM THE GOVERNOR'S MEDIA OFFICE: MELBOURNE, Fla. —Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Harris Corporation will keep its corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Florida and continue to expand in the...
View ArticleHispanic Expo July 2015
(Palm Bay, FL)—The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Brevard County in partnership with the City of Palm Bay will host its 13th annual Hispanic Business Expo, Job and Health Fair on Saturday July 25,...
View ArticleRoad Advisory Board Prioritizes Road Work
Five members of the citizens Road Advisory Group voted Monday evening on how more than $4 million should be spent on fixing local roads. The recommendations will be presented to council at the regular...
View ArticleMayor's Bass Fishing Challenge
Palm Bay Mayor William Capote is back for round two and he wants his fellow mayors and elected leaders to join him. On Monday Mayor Capote issued his 2nd annual bass fishing challenge to a full house...
View ArticlePlay Ball Month 2015
On August 6, 2015 at the regular meeting of the Palm Bay City Council, Mayor William Capote will proclaim August as Play Ball Month in the City of Palm Bay. We are planning events to promote the Great...
View ArticleCity Manager Reports Significant Progress in First 90-Days
City Manager Gregg Lynk’s first 90-days on the job have produced positive results in both new residential and commercial investments as well as improved efficiencies in the delivery of city services....
View ArticleHarris Corporation Awarded $29 Million Avionics Production Contract
HARRIS CORPORATION MEDIA RELEASE: Highlights: • Awarded for U.S. Navy and Australian versions of F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft • Distributed Targeting System significantly enhances flight crew...
View ArticleCoffee with a Cop is August 27th
Chief Mark Renkens and members of the department’s patrol and neighborhood policing units will host “Coffee with a Cop” on Thursday, August 27th from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at McDonald’s at 4705 Babcock...
View ArticleEmployee Recognized for Giving Back
Raising money for local charities is outside the normal job description for a police department employee. But when called upon to manage the City’s annual United Way fundraising campaign Police...
View ArticleCity Attorney's Office Raises the Bar on Professional Standards
The coveted title of “Board Certified” attorney now belongs to all three full-time attorneys within the City Attorney’s Office. The achievement makes Palm Bay one of the most professional and...
View ArticlePalm Bay is a Major League Baseball PLAY BALL City
Mayor William Capote gets some good news from Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert Manfred.#playballpalmbay#playball #mayorsplayball Learn more at www.playpalmbay.org
View ArticleOperation "Obey or Pay" Aims at Safe Travels for School Children
All available patrol resources will be focused on pro-active traffic safety as thousands of children return to school next week. The targeted enforcement is being dubbed "Operation Obey or Pay"--obey...
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