PALM BAY, Fla. — A Palm Bay council member arrested over the weekend on DUI and felony cocaine possession charges has resigned amid requests for him to do so.

Peter Filiberto submitted his resignation Friday in a short letter to the mayor.

"Dear Mayor (Rob) Medina and Fellow Palm Bay Residents, I hereby resign as a Councilmember for the City of Palm Bay effective immediately," the letter said, followed by his signature.

The 34-year-old Filiberto was arrested Saturday night. He was also charged with reckless driving and refusal to submit a breath test.

Our partners at Florida Today reported that the City Council on Thursday planned to draft a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis about the matter, asking for Filiberto's removal from the post.

The Council can appoint a replacement until an election is held.