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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Kyle Lukowski, a landscaper whose trailer was stolen earlier this month, received a new custom trailer from business owner Sean Beck—who was moved after watching a local news report and reached out to help so Lukowski can continue his work.  FOX 35 Orlando

BUSINESS NEWS

  • ➤ Yesterday, SpaceX launched the Starlink 10-25 mission from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40 at 2:28 a.m. after an hour delay—its Falcon 9 booster completed its 29th flight and landing, setting a new record.  Florida Today

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ Cocoa Beach is marking its 100th birthday this month with a weeklong celebration that will include a street party with live music, a drone light show in place of fireworks, and other events like a pickleball tournament and a golf tournament. The city—famous for surfing legend Kelly Slater and the TV show I Dream of Jeannie—is honoring its rich history from Native American settlers to its early days as a sandy speedway.  Florida Today

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • ➤ Florida Wildlife Hospital released a bald eagle on July 1 after nearly one month of care — the bird was rescued on June 8 at Merritt Island and treated for parasites before being strong enough to fly free, which delighted neighbors and staff alike.  FOX 35 Orlando
  • ➤ The Sea Turtle Preservation Society asked beachgoers on the Space Coast to check for turtles stuck under beach ramps and dune crossovers amid rising development—volunteers plan to track sightings and share data with the county to help protect the animals since touching the turtles is illegal.  FOX 35 Orlando

HEALTH NEWS

  • ➤ Doctors warn that fireworks can cause serious hand and eye injuries as July 4 nears and urge Palm Bay residents to use stable surfaces + wear protective eye gear, keep children supervised, avoid alcohol and not fire guns in celebration. They also advise rinsing any injury with water and seeking immediate medical help for serious injuries.  Florida Today

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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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  • Reggae and Food Festival

    12-9 p.m. — Fred Poppe Regional Park — Various food prices — Experience live reggae music and Caribbean flavors with local crafts and art.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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