Good morning, Palm Bay.

The May 5 wreath laying and opening ceremony for the 37th All Veterans Reunion took place at Wickham Park in Melbourne — the reunion will run from May 8-11.

G&G Roofing, a contractor serving the area for over 20 years, is under new ownership by local entrepreneur David Flickinger—he now serves as CEO.

The company will keep its current management team—while using support from a private capital group to grow its operations in Central Florida.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40 on May 17 at 8:32 p.m. carrying 60 Starlink satellites, and its bright contrail produced a 'jellyfish effect' — a glow seen over darkened skies along the Treasure Coast — that local onlookers captured on camera.

Forever 21 closed all 23 Florida stores and many of its 354 U.S. locations by May 1 after filing for bankruptcy, and it stopped accepting gift cards and refunds on April 15—its challenges stemmed from inflation, reduced spending and tough overseas competition.

An Orlando man was arrested after he allegedly hit an 80-year-old parking enforcement worker in Cocoa Beach on May 3 during an argument over a parking ticket—officials charged him with battery and burglary with battery and booked him into Brevard County Jail.

State Attorney William Scheiner said his office will seek the death penalty for David Barber— a 35-year-old former corrections deputy charged with kidnapping and murdering a 72-year-old Titusville socialite named Jessie Kirk whose burned body was found near Haulover Canal after she was reported missing on March 4.

A Florida Tech professor is working with NASA at Kennedy Space Center to test a new control room designed for the upcoming IPEx mission that will monitor a lunar rover.

The 588 sq ft room features individual workstations and break areas for 13-hour shifts with two-hour rotations—ensuring operators stay alert during long monitoring periods.

Friendly's Thursday Night Car Show

5-8 p.m. — Friendly's — Free entry — Show off classic rides and mingle with fellow car enthusiasts at this local car show.

Latin Dancing and Lessons at Flames

6-9 p.m. — Flames Mediterranean Bar & Grill — Cost details not provided — Experience an energetic evening of Latin music and dance lessons with Oscar Alvarado and Julian Reyes.

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles

8:45-9:45 p.m. — Gleason Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience The Beatles' timeless music performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.

Turkey Creeks 5K Trail Run

8-10 AM — Turkey Creek Sanctuary — Registration required — Experience the thrill of a community trail run while supporting local initiatives.

On-Site Tour of A&C God Bless Assisted Living Facility

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — A&C God Bless Assisted Living Facility — Free entry — Explore a premier senior living community focused on enriching the lives of its residents.

Virtual Tour of Senior Living Options

9 AM - 7 PM — Gillespie Services Inc — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living communities offering exceptional care and engaging activities.

Money Management Workshop

9:30-10:30 a.m. — CareerSource Brevard - Palm Bay — Free entry — Learn the basics of managing your finances and achieving stability.