Palm Bay
Morning News
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza in Viera will donate $3.14 from every large pizza sold on Pi Day, March 14, to support Habitat for Humanity home building efforts across the Space Coast. The no-code promotion automatically applies to all qualifying sales. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Michael Alexander Shapira, a 16-year-old swimmer from Satellite Beach, skipped a state championship meet last November to observe Shabbat & was named Jewish Teen of the Year at an international CTeen summit after facing pressure from teammates while upholding his faith. Florida Today
- ➤ Illumi-Nature will transform the Brevard Zoo with over 1,000 glowing displays from March 13 to May 10. Visitors in Palm Bay can enjoy themed food, cocktail specials (supporting global wildlife conservation) during these unique after-dark evenings. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Satellite High School junior Michael Shapira, a member of the swim team, chose not to swim in the state finals on Sabbath because he wanted to honor his faith. Florida Today
- ➤ Health First’s Viera Hospital hosted a Student Exploration Day for Brevard high schoolers in nursing programs yesterday — students from Bayside, Rockledge, Titusville, and Astronaut gained hands-on insight into innovative robotic bronchoscopy techniques. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida law will ban removal of bats from homes during maternity season from April 16 to Aug. 14 — homeowners must use one-way exclusion devices before then and need a permit afterward, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said bats help control insects and pollinate plants. Florida Today
- ➤ Scientists are tracking unusually high sargassum levels in the Atlantic as onshore winds may bring the seaweed to local beaches, potentially affecting spring break plans. The seaweed is safe but may be a nuisance for beachgoers. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA will hold a 3 p.m. briefing today at Kennedy Space Center to update on the Artemis II mission after a helium flow issue was fixed on the SLS rocket. The four-person crew (Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen) will fly around the moon on a 10-day trip. FOX 35 Orlando
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fresh From Florida presents a recipe for making a Florida blue crab panini with blue crab meat, bell pepper, celery, green onions and spices. The recipe, shared online in Brevard County, offers step-by-step instructions for a tasty meal (detailed ingredients and process are included). Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Residents can explore a variety of Space Coast restaurants offering ocean views, live music, and diverse menus for spring break. Options include casual beachside fare like BB's Beach Bar (Indialantic) and laid-back surf shacks in nearby areas. 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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