Palm Bay
Morning News
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors in beachside Indialantic united to oppose a variance for a two-story vacation rental, and the Brevard County Board of Adjustment denied the request on Jan. 14 + community members said they would follow up with local officials about future concerns. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lucky Goat Coffee opened its cafe at 2105 Viera Blvd. in the Crossings at Viera, serving specialty coffee in a friendly setting. It is open (Mon-Sat: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.), marking the brand’s expansion across Florida. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ A new food truck serving authentic German-style döners and shawarma opened today at 1404 State Road A1A in Satellite Beach offering outdoor seating and ample parking + potted plants. Local owners Max Bodnar and Elister Haievskyi bring a taste of European street cuisine to the community. Florida Today
- ➤ Verizon announced that a $20 credit will be provided to customers impacted by a 10-hour nationwide outage on Jan. 14. Affected users in Palm Bay should log in to the myVerizon app to receive a text message when the credit becomes available. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jennifer Guthrie from Titusville High School was named Brevard Teacher of the Week after local readers voted in FLORIDA TODAY's teacher poll. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA's SLS rocket will leave the Vehicle Assembly Building for a 12-hour journey to Pad 39B tomorrow, Jan. 17 at 7 a.m.—a test run for the Artemis II mission with a potential launch window starting Feb. 6. Florida Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fresh From Florida introduces a salad featuring beef meatballs, greens, sweet peppers, and cucumbers with Parmesan cheese plus a lemon and olive oil dressing to keep it low-fat, offering local cooks a simple dish made entirely with Florida ingredients. Space Coast Daily
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