Palm Bay
Morning News
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket took off from Cape Canaveral today at 4:22 a.m. carrying its heaviest payload yet for a Space Force neighborhood watch, and observers noticed brief sparks from one booster before the flight continued normally. Florida Today
- ➤ Slug-A-Bug, a noted local pest control firm, announced Steve Lum as its new CEO to guide growth & community engagement. Elliot Zace became president and Rich Hadad was named CFO while the company plans to open a new Palm Bay facility in 2027. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Palm Bay residents filing taxes can check their refund status online using their SSN, filing status and refund amount; e-filed returns typically yield refunds within 21 days while paper returns may take up to 4 weeks + new forms are required for certain 2026 deductions. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Brevard high school soccer teams advance to FHSAA regional finals on Friday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. with the Edgewood girls traveling to West Palm Beach, the Cocoa Beach boys playing in Clearwater, and the Holy Trinity boys hosting King's Academy (all competing for a regional title). 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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