Good morning, Palm Bay.

Fat Tuesday was celebrated yesterday as Palm Bay residents enjoyed rich treats before Lent began today, setting the stage for the upcoming Easter season.

Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival will take place on Feb.

21–22 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera, offering live music, contests, rides, animal encounters, and a petting zoo; admission is $7 per person (children under 2 are free), and the festival runs from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Florida child welfare agencies advise parents not to leave kids home alone before age 12 and recommend older siblings wait until 15 to supervise, but the state law leaves the decision to parents — experts recommend trial runs and clear safety guidelines.

Thirty-five counties have issued burn bans today as drought conditions worsen; counties including Brevard (home to Palm Bay) face wildfires burning over 15,000 acres.

Five water management districts advise residents to conserve water and limit lawn irrigation statewide.

Yesterday, Feb. 17, the Mega Millions jackpot reached $395 million for Fat Tuesday after a rollover from the previous drawing, with the cash option at ($183.3 million) and $5 tickets sold statewide giving local players a rare chance to win.

Space Coast real estate expert Bobby Freeman explained that today’s market is shifting as buyers seek quality and amenities beyond pricing, with local focus seen in areas (e.g., Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island) and Satellite Beach (where buyers value long-term features).

Eastern Florida State College men’s basketball player Misael Cruz Rodriguez was named FCSAA Division I Player of the Week Tuesday after posting a triple double with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over Florida Southwestern.

He will travel to Hillsborough Community College on Saturday for a Citrus Conference game.

At a tournament at ESPN's Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World on Feb.

15, 11-year-old goalie Isabella Walters of Space Coast United Soccer saved a shot and then punted from the 18-yard box for a rare goal that tied the game 1-1.

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.

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.

Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

5 PM – 11 PM — Space Coast Daily Park — $35 for tethered balloon rides — Experience a vibrant festival with colorful hot air balloons, live music, food trucks, and a spectacular nighttime grand finale.