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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Sheriff Wayne Ivey and his K-9 partner Saint will lead the annual 4th of July Parade on Merritt Island on 4th of July starting at 10 a.m. at Merritt Island High School + the route will travel along Courtney Parkway before ending at Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School.  Space Coast Daily

BUSINESS NEWS

  • ➤ Publix on June 19th revealed its limited-edition summer ice cream flavors—eight half-gallon options and five pint sizes featuring mixes such as Caramel Turtle Cheesecake and Cold Brew Cookies and Crème—just days before summer starts, and customers will find these new treats in stores soon.  FOX 35 Orlando

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Tekayiaha Hardy, accused of fatally striking pedestrian Drew Sofranko on Christmas night 2023 and fleeing the scene, appeared Wednesday in Brevard County court and is held on a $100,000 bond after spending 18 months avoiding arrest — her next court date is set for July 17.  FOX 35 Orlando

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host a summer series of space-themed events with activities from Independence Day games to Moon Fest from July 18–20 and Aviation Weekend from August 1–3 that will let guests enjoy interactive exhibits and meet experts. Guests can pre-purchase tickets until August 17 and redeem them on or before December 14—while saving on bundled deals and exploring original flight artifacts.  Space Coast Daily

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ➤ A $1.3 billion tax cut package is before Governor Ron DeSantis and if approved will end the disaster preparedness tax holiday by offering a permanent sales tax cut on items such as batteries and portable generators. The package will also extend the back-to-school tax break into a month-long period in August so families can save on school supplies.  Florida Today

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • ➤ Brevard food events ahead include the Merritt Island Food Truck Festival on June 29 at Shore Lanes, Ice Cream for Breakfast on July 2 at Surfin’ Turtle Ice Cream Shoppe, a Second Saturday Market on July 12, Wine and Wellness on July 19 at Venezia Wine Veranda, and the Space Coast Cars and Motorcycles Show on July 27 at Ford’s Garage in Viera—several local restaurants are listed for sale. This slate of events offers diverse dining and business opportunities for local food enthusiasts.  Florida Today

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 6/22/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/27/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/5/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/12/25

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