Palm Bay
Morning News
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Secret Garden tour on Saturday, May 9, runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. across private gardens like Vision 43 Garden Center (Palm Bay Road NE) with tickets available online and at local vendors to support community beautification. Hometown News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX rescheduled its Falcon Heavy launch to tomorrow from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. The rocket will attempt to send the ViaSat-3 F3 mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit during an 85-minute window starting at 10:13 a.m. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eileen Collins' documentary Spacewoman recounts her pioneering space missions and will soon screen at Premiere Theatres Oaks 10 in Melbourne. Tickets are available soon and the film offers a close look at NASA leadership & her inspiring journey. Hometown News
- ➤ Applications for the 2026 Brevard Regional Pageant are now open for Miss Teen, Miss, and Mrs. Brevard County divisions. Contestants from Palm Bay and surrounding communities can apply by May 15, with winners announced on May 18 and finals set for July (applications can be submitted online or by email). Space Coast Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At 7 a.m. today, the Florida Forest Service reported about 102 active wildfires burning over 15,000 acres while major roads remain open and air quality is good to moderate; burn bans are active in 45 counties (official updates will continue). Florida Today
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Florida Lottery released winning numbers from draw games held on Monday, Apr. 27, including Powerball and Fantasy 5. Ticket buyers can claim prizes in person at authorized retailers + district offices following posted guidelines. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA's FY27 budget proposal released April 3 calls for a 23% cut and nearly 50% reduction for science programs, sparking a funding dispute in Congress. Sen. Ted Cruz — chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation — said he will back efforts to protect NASA. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Residents are invited to vote for the PuroClean of Melbourne Boys Athlete of the Week (nominations cover performances from April 20-26) with voting open until noon Thursday, April 30 at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com. Florida Today
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Turkey Creek 5K Trail Run
7 AM - 1 PM — Turkey Creek Sanctuary — Adult: $35, Child (12 & under): $30 — Experience a scenic and challenging trail run while supporting the preservation of the Turkey Creek Sanctuary.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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