Saturday, June 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Palm Bay Fire Rescue responded to a residential fire on June 12 at 3:00 p.m. in northeast Palm Bay—firefighters rescued a missing dog and confirmed all residents evacuated safely while the cause is still under investigation. Space Coast Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ FLORIDA TODAY photographer Craig Bailey explained the vapor cone formed around a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket during a rare daylight Starlink launch after liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station—he said the low morning sun briefly cast a shadow on the cone, a rare sight captured in his extensive photo collection. Florida Today
- ➤ Amazon's Project Kuiper sent 27 satellites into space from Florida on April 28 and will add 27 more on Monday, June 16+ as it works toward a goal of over 3,200 satellites+ to bring fast internet and challenge SpaceX's Starlink. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A heavily edited 18-minute body camera video released by Titusville PD on Friday draws criticism from community members for showing only five seconds of unedited footage from the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Trimarea Charles on Feb. 7—raising questions on when the raw footage will be released. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Axiom Mission 4—set to launch from Kennedy Space Center using a SpaceX Dragon capsule—is delayed indefinitely after a pressure leak was found on the ISS's Russian module, and NASA and Roscosmos will review next steps while keeping the crew safe. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Many common houseplants & landscape plants like Dracaena and Easter lilies are poisonous to pets, with some plants linked to fatal outcomes; master gardener Sally Scalera advises pet owners to learn which plants are dangerous and remove or relocate them to keep pets safe. She also recommends that if a pet ingests a toxic plant, owners should treat dogs with hydrogen peroxide and get cats to a vet immediately. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Patrick/Cape Varsity Basketball Team won the 2025 Military Basketball Association championship after beating top-seeded Fort Bliss 87-78 in Philadelphia on May 25 — they started eight months ago as a ninth seed and showed strong teamwork. Space Coast Daily
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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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