Palm Bay
Morning News
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ From March 26 to April 4, 2026, 346,000 visitors flocked to the Space Coast to watch the Artemis II launch at Kennedy Space Center and nearby viewing spots; their spending topped $41 million. Officials will soon boost future launches and enhance transportation routes to support growing tourism. FOX 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents at Bayside High School are demanding improved bike security after several thefts left students without safe storage, and school board Chair Matt Susin said officials will consider expanding fencing & adding cameras to prevent future incidents. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios 'Stasi' Kamoutsas announced a new FACT U.S. History course as a state alternative to the AP curriculum for high school students. The pilot program, starting this fall, aims to provide bias-free coursework for college credit at Florida colleges and universities. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Mike Haridopolos visited the Linde facility in Mims today to review how the plant supplies liquid oxygen & nitrogen for Artemis missions. Officials explained the facility's key role in supporting space launches and enhancing the local space industry. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Titusville Police Officer Greyson Robinson was honored with the Academic Achievement Award for Public Safety at Eastern Florida State College after earning a 99.11% GPA and completing 770 hours of training (including strong exam scores) that highlight his dedication to excellence. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 3–9 to help residents act quickly when a storm threatens, with NOAA advising homeowners to board up windows and secure outdoor items (move vehicles and unplug appliances if evacuating) to stay safe. Florida Today
- ➤ Sam Eisert, soon to graduate from UCF, visited Health First NICU at Holmes Regional on Tuesday with his family to thank the nurses & doctors who saved his life nearly 23 years ago. His visit marks a full-circle moment that honors the care that changed his life. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Today is National Nurses Day and marks the start of National Nurses Week, with health leaders in Brevard County honoring nurses for their skilled care and compassion in hospitals and community clinics. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College softball team set a program record with 41 wins by beating No. 6 Santa Fe 8-5 in Tuesday's Citrus Conference doubleheader. The Titans move into third place and will open the FCSAA Division I Softball Championships (Clearwater) on Wednesday, May 13. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Merritt Island beach volleyball defeated New Smyrna Beach 3+2 on May 5 to win the regional title and secure a spot in the state semifinals at Florida State University on Friday, May 8; the team improved to 13 straight wins following early season losses. Florida Today
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