Good morning, Palm Bay.

Brevard Achievement Center promoted several staff members today, including Sarah Emerson as ETS director, while the Community Foundation for Brevard welcomed new board members + Parrish Medical Center’s Robin Starkweather received the 2025 Outstanding Community Impact Award from ACHE.

This weekend, free events include Pioneer Day on Feb.

7 in Merritt Island with history displays, live concerts in Suntree and Cocoa Beach, and First Friday gatherings in Wickham Park and Eau Gallie. A park movie on Feb. 6 is scheduled in Merritt Island (check details with organizers).

Rayvel Holographics will open its global headquarters and HoloCenter South Hologram Museum with a daylong public celebration on Tuesday, Feb.

24. The venue at 404 E. New Haven Ave. in downtown Melbourne will feature hologram art demonstrations, guided tours, and live performances.

Yum! Brands announced Pizza Hut will close 250 underperforming locations in the first half of 2026 as part of its Hut Forward plan.

The company did not specify if any Florida restaurants will be affected, leaving local diners to watch for changes & adjust their dining choices.

Florida does not require all dogs to be leashed statewide; Palm Bay residents should check local ordinances since pet owners remain liable for injuries their animals cause.

Keeping dogs under control is a wise practice & helps maintain community safety.

Freezing temperatures on Feb.

1-2 left many plants, palms, and trees looking discolored and wilted; urban horticulture expert Sally Scalera advises homeowners to wait to prune damaged plants, water them once temperatures rise to the upper 30s and consider replacing vulnerable species with cold-hardy zone 9b-suited alternatives.

For Super Bowl LX wing night, retailers offer discounts on grills, fryers, and sauces to help Palm Bay hosts set up a full feast — shoppers can stock up on essentials before kickoff on Sunday, Feb.

8 at 6:30 p.m.

Space Coast Bike Week 2026

12 PM – 12 PM — Space Coast Harley-Davidson — Various events and activities — Experience two weeks of live music, food, and biker fun on Florida's Space Coast.