Palm Bay
Morning News
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon spacecraft with supplies to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today at 7:16 p.m. ET — skywatchers along the Space Coast may see the launch if weather permits. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After 22 years in service, the iconic Indian River Queen is up for sale as its owner retires; interested buyers from Sarasota, S.C. & South Florida plan to take over the historic vessel. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Freed slaves founded the first non-Native settlement in Cocoa Beach after the Civil War, seeking opportunity on a remote barrier island; a hurricane in 1885 discouraged growth until investors and attorney Gus Edwards later began developing the land. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida schools will end the 2025-2026 school year on dates ranging from May 21 to June 4 across counties; most students return Monday, Aug. 10 for the new school year. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and the National Hurricane Center will start daily tropical outlooks May 15 — urging residents to check evacuation zones and prepare for severe weather. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Caribbean Princess returned to Port Canaveral on May 11 after a nearly two-week voyage when over 100 passengers and crew experienced norovirus symptoms — federal health officials said crew members isolated sick individuals and increased cleaning measures before its next departure. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ PuroClean of Melbourne released the list of nominees for the Boys Athlete of the Week for May 4-10 - a nod to local athletic talent in the community. Florida Today
- ➤ Voting is open for the PuroClean of Melbourne Boys Athlete of the Week for achievements from May 4-10 (nominations include track athletes from local schools) on floridatoday.com; votes will be accepted until noon on May 14. Florida Today
- ➤ PuroClean of Melbourne announced its Girls Athlete of the Week nominees for May 4-10, honoring local high school athletes. The program highlighted young sports talent in the community. 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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Ladies Duck Swap and Connection Showcase
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. — Lazy Turtle RiverFront Grill & Tiki Bar — Attendees responsible for food and drinks — A playful gathering for women to swap collectible ducks and forge new friendships.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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