Palm Bay
Morning News
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brevard is set to add 66,000 new residents over the next decade — a growth that is expected to increase demand for housing and public services in the area, including Palm Bay. Florida Today
- ➤ Brevard County Animal Services is offering free dog and cat adoptions for June after a donation from Boniface Hiers Automotive Group. The free adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, vaccinations, free medical insurance, and a county tag (subject to approval) and take place at the South Animal Care Center (5100 West Eau Gallie Blvd) in Melbourne. Space Coast Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Florida Highway Patrol is searching for three suspects who fled on foot after a high-speed street racing crash on I-95 near State Road 520 in Cocoa—law enforcement deployed air and K-9 units—and no injuries were reported. FOX 35 Orlando
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After the shuttle program ended, aerospace and defense contractors built an economic safety net that helped shield local industry from severe fallout — officials say the move stabilized jobs in the region. Florida Today
- ➤ Aerospace, defense, tourism — and healthcare drive rapid economic growth in Brevard County, marking it as one of the nation's fastest growing communities. Florida Today
- ➤ A report outlines five projects in Brevard County that could spark major growth for the Space Coast—if they are approved, the projects may boost local jobs and investment—with details on timelines still pending. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Palm Bay officials said a 20-foot pipe that developed a crack from 2 inches to 3 inches wide failed after 37 years and released about 3.19 million gallons of wastewater near 1050 Clearmont Street NE — remediation efforts have recovered roughly 2 million gallons while 1.19 million gallons entered the environment. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officer Hofmann and K9 Moose completed 480 hours of Basic Patrol Canine School—mastering patrol and search techniques—and 160 hours of drug detection training and are now patrolling Palm Bay to serve and protect its residents. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Root Refresh! A Plant Repotting Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Ted Whitlock Community Center — $25 Registration Fee — Learn to repot plants and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in this hands-on workshop.
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