Palm Bay
Morning News
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Leaps Academy hosts the inaugural Flutie 5K for Autism at 8 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 25 at Fred Poppe Regional Park to raise funds for two new classrooms while seeking sponsors and donations. A $10 children’s fun run begins at 7:50 a.m. and welcomes all to walk, run or roll. Hometown News
- ➤ Local gardeners can plan for the Brevard Discovery Gardens’ Spring Fling on Saturday, Apr. 25, which will host plant vendors, educational sessions, and activities for children, while healthy food growing classes starting Monday, June 22 will teach families how to grow produce at home using organic methods. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning at Bayside High School for an expansion that will add classrooms to support the growing student body — officials praised the project as a significant step toward enhancing education. Hometown News
- ➤ At Clearlake Education Center in Cocoa, Supply Zone for Teachers celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an open house that showcased its free classroom supplies program—supporting over 207,000 students and reducing teacher spending. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA's SLS rocket (322 ft tall) is set to launch the Artemis 2 mission from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, carrying four astronauts for a 10-day trip around the moon. The super-heavy lift vehicle will mark NASA's first crewed flight as it tests systems for future lunar expeditions. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local experts explain that the term 'therapist' covers many roles, including counselors & nurse practitioners who now play a key part in mental health care as psychiatrists dropped 25% in Brevard County since 2014. They stress that a strong client connection is essential for effective treatment. Florida Today
- ➤ Colonoscopy is an important screening tool to catch polyps early - a quick 15- to 20-minute procedure that may prevent colon cancer. People aged 45 or older and those with a family history should talk to a specialist about getting screened. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Health First’s Viera Hospital earned a five star ranking on the Forbes Top Hospitals list and Cape Canaveral Hospital was named on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list for the sixth year, making both stand out in excellent patient care. The awards highlight strong achievements in quality, safety, and healthcare across Brevard County. Hometown News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College softball player Annalyn Duncan has been named FCSAA Division I Player of the Week after a .462 average with a home run and eight RBI in four Citrus Conference games last week — marking her second honor as she leads her team with 53 season hits. Space Coast Daily
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The Second Annual Wellness Connection
11 AM - 3 PM — Anthony J. Tony Rosa Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy a day of wellness activities, community networking, and fun with local vendors and food trucks.
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