Palm Bay
Morning News
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brevard will host a week of free, family-friendly events including a superhero concert at the King Center on Feb. 22, a beach festival in Melbourne Beach on Feb. 21, and an open house at Greater Palm Bay Senior Activity Center on Feb. 22. Organizers warn that event details may change. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 carrying 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral no earlier than 8:41 p.m. and the booster will land on a drone ship near the Bahamas — marking only the second landing so far south. Florida Today
- ➤ Publix now offers limited edition ice cream flavors inspired by favorite cookies, cakes and drinks available in half gallon and pint sizes at local stores — a timely treat as record high temperatures push customers to cool off. Florida Today
- ➤ Melbourne Orlando International Airport demolished its Southside T-hangars early this morning to clear space for new aviation infrastructure — a project that will improve private plane access to Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A strong cold front will send Palm Bay temperatures into the 20s later this week as meteorologists warn more iguanas could be cold-stunned—fueling wildfire concerns amid state burn bans. Florida Today
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Lotto drawing on Wednesday, Feb. 18 ended with a $2.50 million jackpot after no winners in the previous draw, and results were posted at 11:15 p.m. ET at local retailers + players have 180 days to claim prizes. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA will conduct a second wet dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center today, testing launch procedures for the Artemis II mission aimed at sending four astronauts on a 10-day trip around the moon. Engineers will run a practice countdown at 8:30 p.m. and fill rocket tanks with cryogenic propellant. FOX 35 Orlando
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local food lovers in Brevard County have revealed their top ten restaurants for biscuits and gravy, featuring favorites like Backwater in Melbourne and Twisted Biscuit Cafe in Palm Bay—displaying the enduring appeal of Southern comfort breakfasts. The list covers spots from Cape Canaveral to Cocoa Beach. 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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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.
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