Palm Bay Local News – Friday, July 4th, 2025

Palm Bay Morning News

Friday, July 4th, 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Publix has released a limited run of sweet heat favorites for summer including sweet peach fried chicken—stores carry these items while supplies last. Florida Today

CRIME NEWS

➤ A Palm Bay murder suspect, Luis Colon, 50, was captured in Puerto Rico after 16 years on the run—authorities say he now faces charges of first-degree felony murder and robbery with a firearm while awaiting extradition. FOX 35 Orlando
➤ Savannah Jace, 17, who is 5-foot-2 and 170 pounds with brown eyes and purple hair, went missing from her Philadelphia home on June 27 and may be in Cocoa—she was last seen in a black t-shirt and jeans while carrying her cat Whisker—according to officials. Florida Today

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Two Health First nurse managers, Sarah Doak and Tia Thomas, delivered their baby girls 12 hours apart at Viera Hospital, with Thomas giving birth on July 1st & Doak on July 2nd. They praised the Mother/Baby Suites and the hospital’s staff for providing excellent care despite increased labor and delivery demands. Space Coast Daily

SPORTS NEWS

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PALM BAY EVENTS

EVENTS

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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

Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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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

Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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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

Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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PALM BAY REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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PALM BAY JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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PALM BAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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~ John Wayne

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