Good morning, Palm Bay.

The 11th annual Dancing For the Space Coast event will be held on Saturday, May 31 at Florida Tech's Clemente Center, where celebrity and professional dance pairs will compete in a ballroom fundraiser to benefit local groups such as the BCSO Pet Posse and Brevard Youth Symphony — a contest in which dancers also raise funds beforehand — promising an exciting night for the community.

Sims Crane & Equipment has been named one of the top 45 companies nationwide by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators for its strong commitment to safety — the award highlights its excellence in workplace safety and certified operator training.

A Brevard County man, Thomas Scott, fired roughly 50 rounds from his graffiti-covered home on Tuesday, causing part of U.S. Highway 1 to be shut down until he surrendered to SWAT, and he was denied bond at his court appearance Wednesday + as the judge cited public safety concerns.

Brevard Zoo in Melbourne will debut its Bold Murals exhibition featuring 13 Florida-based artists painting large-scale murals live from May 24 to May 26 on Memorial Day weekend — an event included with general admission.

The exhibit will offer daily art-themed and educational activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and remain on display until Sept 21.

On May 20, Brevard County commissioners approved $20,000 in cultural grants for three organizations — the National Kidney Foundation Richard Salick Pro-Am Surf Festival, Space Coast Art Festival and Surfside Playhouse — after removing funding for Pridefest from the proposal; each group will receive about $6,667 from tourist development tax revenues.

Wildlife officials in Brevard County report increased sightings of the non-native Peter's rock agama, a lizard from West Africa that escaped or was released as a pet+ and now poses a risk to local species through competition and predation.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises residents to report these sightings and allows landowners to remove the lizards from their property without a permit.

Brevard County public school coaches announced the 2025 All-Cape Coast Conference girls tennis team that features players from 11 schools—Cocoa High coach Jill Bond was named coach of the year after her honors in 2023 and 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.