Palm Bay
Morning News
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Charity’s Brevard’s Got Talent is set to take place Saturday, June 6 at the Florida Tech Clemente Center in Melbourne. The event will feature 15 selected acts including music, dance, comedy and more — funds raised will support local youth programs and community outreach. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Local free events this weekend include a patriotic concert at Suntree United Methodist Church on May 17, treats at Palm Bay City Hall on May 15, and a fest in downtown Cocoa Beach. Auditions at Cocoa Village Playhouse and a Turkey Creek Sanctuary tour offer fun + options for families. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brevard native Rachel Schur stars as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s Chicago, bringing her Space Coast roots to the glittery stage. The Holy Trinity Academy graduate built her career in local theater and launched a social media business after surviving COVID. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brevard high schools reported that 75% of seniors earned a College and Career Acceleration designation in the 2024-2025 school year, showing a strong effort by district leaders to help each student reach a credentialed path (the record improvement marks a major milestone). Early signs for current seniors point to further record gains. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Palm Bay, a $158 red-light camera ticket that goes unpaid for (60 days) will escalate to a $262 citation with added court fees and may add points to your driving record; residents are advised to either pay or contest the notice promptly. Florida Today
- ➤ NASA-SpaceX resupply mission was scrubbed Wednesday due to anvil clouds and is now set to launch at 6:05 p.m. Friday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, delaying cargo refresh for the International Space Station (ISS). Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health First and Parrish Healthcare recently formed a stroke network to improve care coordination at all four Health First hospitals and Parrish Medical Center in Brevard County, aiming to reduce treatment delays+improve recovery outcomes during National Stroke Awareness Month. 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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