Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
Good morning, Palm Bay.
Brevard County readers voted chicken wings as the top Super Bowl snack this morning, with over 50% supporting them — buffalo chicken dip and corn chips were the runners-up.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Washington's birthday a state holiday on Monday, Feb.
16, giving residents a three-day weekend; most schools + state offices will be closed in observance.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will host a hiring event on Thursday, Feb.
12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1751 Huntington Ln in Rockledge where job seekers can learn about 911 dispatcher and telecommunicator roles and meet Diesel (the comfort dog).
Florida’s Department of Health today tested eight bread products sold in local stores, finding glyphosate in six of them — with the highest levels in Sara Lee Honey Wheat and Nature’s Own Butter Bread and no traces in two brands.
Officials say the screening will help inform ongoing food safety checks.
Palm Bay pet owners are advised to watch for signs like scooting and licking that may indicate discomfort from anal gland issues — a condition affecting about one in ten dogs.
A vet-recommended daily treat with pumpkin, probiotics and omega fatty acids can support healthy digestion and ease discomfort.
Valentine’s Day reservations at Waffle House are now open for couples seeking a romantic dinner with hash browns in Titusville.
The single Brevard County location at 3565 Cheney Highway offers a special ambiance with tablecloths and dimmed lighting for diners on Feb. 14.
Holy Trinity held its National Signing Day ceremony for four athletes on Wednesday, Feb.
4, showing where they signed with their college teams.
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.
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