Palm Bay
Morning News
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Pam Shaia hosted an event at Tails at The Barkery in Cocoa Village and donated money to the Sheriff’s Pet Posse in Junny’s honor to help homeless pets at the Animal Care Center (Saint enjoyed treats during the visit). Space Coast Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch a batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites late Sunday night from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with the window opening at 11:40 p.m. EDT. The Falcon 9 booster is expected to land on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean — a key step in its plan to boost global mobile connectivity. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ A building permit filed this month shows that Trader Joe’s is planning to open its first store in Brevard County in Viera at 2221 Town Center—this could save local residents a trip to Orlando. Trader Joe’s representatives have not commented on the permit. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A fishnapping at Maverick’s Hangar Bar and Grill in Satellite Beach left staff puzzled when a beloved betta named Rooster was stolen and later returned safely with fresh water on May 15 — the restaurant has no suspects — prompting local concern. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ Antonio J. Kent, 46, of Mims was taken into custody on May 15 after fleeing a traffic stop following a May 11 report of indecent exposure on Cheney Highway—police say he now faces multiple charges and urge any additional victims to come forward. Space Coast Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is appealing a ruling that its wastewater discharges are harming manatees in the Indian River Lagoon by killing the seagrass they need for food. The ruling said lingering pollutants could take over a decade to let the lagoon recover + the decision comes after record manatee deaths in recent years. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Drive-In Family Movie Night
6-10 p.m. — Space Coast Harley-Davidson — Family-friendly event — Enjoy 'Lion King' under the stars with activities and food trucks.
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Brevard Comedy Night at Gettin' Crabby
7-8:30 p.m. — Gettin' Crabby — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians including Marcus Crespo and Preach Carter.
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Scrape the Bay 2 Car Show
1-6 p.m. — Space Coast Harley-Davidson — $10 to participate — Show off your wheels and enjoy food trucks at this exciting car, truck, and bike showcase.
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