Palm Bay
Morning News
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lifted off today at 2:59 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, sending 29 Starlink satellites into orbit and lighting low clouds—another launch is set for Wednesday from Launch Complex 40. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida is battling 134 wildfires over 18,640 acres amid a severe drought with burn bans in 34 counties, and water management districts urging residents to conserve water & heed highway closures from smoke. Drought conditions are predicted to persist through April. 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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Tribute to The Eagles Concert
7-8 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — $38 GA, $70 VIP — Experience Florida’s ultimate Eagles tribute band and sing along to classic hits.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Reid Hoffman
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