Palm Bay
Morning News
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Space Coast Renaissance Fair opens tomorrow at Space Coast Daily Park (in Viera), with immersive medieval experiences including live jousting by Equus Nobilis and interactive storytelling. The fair runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on winter weekends Jan. 10–11 and Jan. 17–18, offering a welcome escape from routine. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Madeline Thomas of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School was named Brevard’s Teacher of the Week after readers voted on FLORIDA TODAY’s educator poll Friday, Jan. 9. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Brevard, record flu and virus cases are straining local health services as hospital visits face delays. Health officials advise residents to get vaccinated, wash hands, wear masks, and use Virtual Visits or urgent care if symptoms appear (to avoid lengthy emergency room waits). Florida Today
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
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