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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two construction workers died when a crane collapsed at the new Cape Canaveral Hospital site off State Road 520 on June 4 due to high winds—construction is halted while OSHA and other agencies investigate the incident. Florida Today
- ➤ A twin-engine Piper PA-23 went down in the Indian River near River Villa Way just south of Melbourne Beach on June 4+both people and a dog on board reached shore safely with help from a Good Samaritan while officials collected details for an FAA investigation. Hometown News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retailers are planning Fourth of July sales with discounts on outdoor items, appliances, and more starting by mid-June and peaking on July 4—USA TODAY Shopping has put together a guide that lists top stores like Amazon, Ace Hardware, and Lowe’s. Shoppers in Palm Bay can expect exciting deals as the holiday sales event unfolds. Florida Today
- ➤ Nintendo released the enhanced Switch 2 yesterday — featuring a larger, brighter 4K screen, improved Joy-Con controllers, faster loading times, more storage and online chat — and Florida retailers such as Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Target, Sam's Club and Costco now offer it for $449.99 with upgraded accessory options. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brevard deputies arrested 19-year-old Kenneth Miller after he drove a stolen Kia to a McDonald's drive-thru in Cocoa—Deputy Keith Grosse spotted the car following a report from a Melbourne Kia dealership and Miller now faces charges for grand theft and driving with a suspended license. Space Coast Daily
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida League of Cities, Inc. recognized Mayor Michael C. Blake as a Home Rule Hero for his work during the legislative session to bring local perspectives to state lawmakers—acknowledging his efforts to protect local decision-making powers. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ NASA, Axiom Space and SpaceX will launch the fourth private astronaut mission at 8:22 a.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center on June 10 — the crew will dock at the International Space Station around 12:30 p.m. on June 11 to begin a two-week program of science and commercial activities. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Publix recalled its Greenwise Pear Kiwi Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouch, a 4-ounce product for infants six months and older, after the FDA identified harmful levels of lead, cadmium & arsenic in over 53,000 units across eight Southern states. Publix started the recall on May 9 and the FDA classified it on June 3, urging parents to check their purchases and return the item for a refund. Space Coast Daily
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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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Best of Senior Living Virtual Tour
9 AM - 7 PM — Above The Rest — Free entry — Discover award-winning senior care facilities and their exceptional services for a vibrant community living.
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Comedy Night with Rauce Padgett
7:00 – 10:30 PM — Pineapples — 21+ event — Enjoy a night of laughter with the award-winning comedian Rauce Padgett as he returns to the stage.
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Palm Bay Independence Day Celebration
5-9 p.m. — Eastern Florida State College - Palm Bay Campus — Free admission — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.
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