Good morning, Palm Bay.

Authorities arrested 26-year-old Palm Bay resident Tekayiaha Alize Hardy on June 18 for a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred at 12:18 a.m. on December 25, 2023 near South Harbor City Boulevard and Strawbridge Avenue in Melbourne—police said she fled the scene after striking a pedestrian who later died.

Charter School Innovator Constance Ortiz of Odyssey Charter School received the Charter School Champion of the Year Award for 2025 from the FCPCS — the award recognizes her innovative work during the 2024/2025 school year and she was the only nominee in her category from a public charter school.

Principal Wendi Nolder of Odyssey Charter School in Palm Bay has been named Charter School Champion of the Year for 2025 by the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools—she is one of three school leaders honored from the 2024/2025 school year.

Local officials said residents in Palm Bay will need to follow state law and local rules on July 4 when setting off consumer fireworks.

They advised keeping water nearby and not letting children handle fireworks — dry weather may increase the risk of burns and fires.

Andrew Duda and his family turned wet land into a community called Viera—built on strong faith and hard work that transformed cattle fields into homes and jobs.

The town grew steadily and is set to nearly double its population by 2045 with a local economy anchored by government and education roles.

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.

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.

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.

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.