Palm Bay
Morning News
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon Prime is giving Florida members an extra 10¢ off per gallon every Friday until May 29 which, added to the standard 10¢ benefit, equals 20¢ in savings. Members must link their Prime account to a free Earnify account to redeem the offer at Amoco, BP, and select AM/PM stations. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 carrying 29 Starlink satellites today at 5:33 a.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station + it marked the 27th orbital flight of 2026. Florida Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Experts say that while grocery prices in local stores remain steady today amid rising fuel costs from the Iran War, supply chain delays will push prices higher in the coming months (economists predict a gradual inflation effect). Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Palm Bay schools will wrap up the 2025-2026 year on May 27 (Brevard County’s final school day) as Florida districts end classes between May 22 and June 4; in-session students will also have Memorial Day off on May 25. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lyrids meteor shower begins today and runs until April 30, offering Palm Bay stargazers the chance to see five to six meteors per hour during its peak on April 21 & clear skies away from city lights. Florida Today
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners should review their insurance policies and document their properties with photos + video before hurricane season starts in June. This step helps ensure you secure the best claim for any storm damage. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff Wayne Ivey celebrated local animal enforcement officers today during Animal Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week; these officers work to rescue lost pets and handle cruelty cases – efforts that highlight community commitment to pet safety. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Social Security recipients with birthdays from the 11th to 20th will get their check tomorrow + others with birthdays later will receive theirs on April 22; those who started benefits before May 1997 were paid on April 3. Florida Today
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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