Palm Bay
Morning News
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Photographer Craig Bailey recorded a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch with 29 satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 21 and captured tugboats delivering storage tanks at the Kennedy Space Center Turning Basin + busy activity on the Space Coast. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cape View Elementary School in Cape Canaveral closed today due to dwindling enrollment + principal Melissa Long and teachers guided students through a bubble tunnel as they lowered the school flag for a final farewell. Florida Today
- ➤ Merritt Island High School held its commencement for the Class of '26 May 22 at Mustang Stadium, where graduates celebrated under warm evening skies. Graham Duncan Lyle took the stage despite injuries from a vehicle crash, and speakers Sarah Niazi and Jenna Burke honored the milestone with inspiring addresses. Florida Today
- ➤ Melbourne Central Catholic High School held its 62nd commencement ceremony at Hustler Stadium, where 105 students from the Class of 2026 celebrated finishing their studies. Florida Today
- ➤ Heritage High School is holding its graduation ceremony for the class of 2026 today, where seniors receive diplomas & celebrate with family. A video records the milestone for those who cannot attend. Florida Today
- ➤ At Space Coast Jr./Sr. High's 2026 commencement, 215+ graduates received their diplomas at Viper Stadium, marking a milestone for the school's academic journey. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida Fish and Wildlife modified regulations so Brevard anglers can catch red snapper in state waters under the two-fish and 20-inch rule even as a federal judge halted the expanded season in federal waters ahead of Memorial Day weekend; the change took effect May 21. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ UF/IFAS experts say lovebugs are a harmless seasonal insect nuisance that appears in bursts along highways and grassy areas in spring and late summer — and they help recycle nutrients from dead plants. Hometown News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, May 22 showed a $296 million jackpot as Floridians bought $5 tickets after the recent price increase, with winning numbers posted after 11 p.m. ET for players in Palm Bay and elsewhere. This week’s drawing marks another rollover in the popular lottery. Florida Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Florida real estate expert Bobby Freeman said clear pricing and strong presentation help homes sell quickly while uncertain listings linger. He noted that buyers compare ongoing costs+risks in waterfront and condo communities along the Space Coast. Space Coast Daily
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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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