Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX announced on Feb. 2 in Brevard County that it acquired xAI to build solar powered orbital data centers; the company will use Starship to launch a satellite constellation to boost global AI compute capacity. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Argentinian strongman Antonio Cubillos will perform feats of strength at the Space Coast Spring Fair in Viera from Thursday, Feb. 19 until Mar. 1, where his 25-minute act includes pulling a pickup truck with his teeth + tossing weights during the show that offers rides and family fun. Space Coast Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A rare cold snap on Monday, Feb. 16 stunned and killed thousands of invasive iguanas, slowing their spread into Brevard; wildlife experts said the population will likely rebound (due to their high reproduction rate). 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.
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