Palm Bay
Morning News
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brevard offers several free events this weekend — the 'Rock the Beach' concert at Cocoa Beach City Hall Saturday, May 9 from 4 to 10 p.m., Community Heroes Day in Melbourne on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and food truck Friday in Rockledge on May 8. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ All Points Logistics leases 64 acres at NASA's KSC to build a 500K+ sqft spacecraft processing complex; openings will occur in 2027 and 2028. Florida Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices increased in central and south Florida between May 1 and May 6 — with several stations reporting rates from $4.14 to $4.69 a gallon in Port Orange, Mims and nearby areas. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Residents can spot the International Space Station shortly before or after sunrise when its solar panels reflect sunlight, making it a bright object racing overhead at 17,500 mph. The NASA Spot the Station app provides real-time tracking (helpful for pinpointing its path) for local viewers. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida lawmakers and animal groups are urging stricter exotic animal regulation after a Melbourne pet retailer discussed quick sloth sales amid rising care concerns. Investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are working with Sloth World to relinquish permits following multiple sloth deaths. Hometown News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Throughout National Nurses Week ending Tuesday, May 12, various local outlets are showing appreciation for nurses with deals such as discounts at Buffalo Wild Wings, a free pizza offer at MOD Pizza, and free items at select Chick-fil-A locations, with valid IDs required to redeem offers. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eau Gallie defeated Seabreeze 10-0 in a Class 4A, Region 2 quarterfinal game. Florida Today
- ➤ Eau Gallie softball won a 10 to 0 shutout over Seabreeze on May 6 and advanced to the regional semifinals; the team will face No. 5 Merritt Island on Tuesday in the Class 2A, Region 2 tournament. 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
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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