Palm Bay
Morning News
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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 Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
- ➤ 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). Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Holy Trinity held its National Signing Day ceremony for four athletes on Wednesday, Feb. 4, showing where they signed with their college teams. Florida Today
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Buy your winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter.
~ Benjamin Graham
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