Palm Bay
Morning News
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Mar. 3 the full moon will shine as a total lunar eclipse makes the moon appear red when the Earth blocks the sun. Florida residents may see the eclipse begin at 3:44 a.m. and reach totality at 6:33 a.m. (local conditions could affect visibility). Florida Today
- ➤ Residents can get ready for spring with events across Brevard this month. The BDG Spring Fling happens on April 25 and a landscaping seminar is set for March 21 at the Melbourne Auditorium (further workshops and planting guides will follow), giving gardeners tips to revive yards after the freezes. Florida Today
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Palm Bay Fire Rescue responded on Thursday morning after smoke was reported from a home in Northwest Palm Bay (rescuing a dog and containing the blaze with no injuries) while Red Cross services assisted homeowners. Space Coast Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket with 29 Starlink satellites at 7:16 a.m. ET today from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station & the booster will land on a droneship in the Atlantic to expand broadband internet service across many communities. FOX 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An arbitrator ruled that Melissa Calhoun’s reprimand was handled wrongly — the teacher’s union now seeks her reappointment. However, Superintendent Mark Rendell said she will not be hired again, and the final decision depends on Principal Courtney Lundy’s recommendation. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County firefighters and the Florida Forest Service knocked down a 20-acre brush fire west of Blounts Ridge Road in Mims on Feb. 26, ensuring the area remained safe with a coordinated response. Florida Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Brevard’s dining scene shifts as Mimosa’s Brunch in Melbourne (open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Honey Pineapple in Satellite Beach (open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) debut while longtime Jabbers Hometown Grill in Cocoa closed on Feb. 15. Florida Today
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Impatience with actions, patience with results.
~ Naval Ravikant
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