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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • ➤ A 3-year-old boy was hospitalized in Mims after an accidental shooting on July 7 when deputies responded to a 911 call at a home on the 4000 block of Aurantia Road—paramedics treated him at the scene before airlifting him to Arnold Palmer Hospital, and the child remains in stable condition amid a dozen gunshot injuries reported in Brevard County since March.  Florida Today

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ State Attorney Will Scheiner dropped all murder charges against Jeff Abramowski after 23 years in prison for the 2002 killing of his friend Cortney Crandall in Palm Shores — Abramowski said he is processing his freedom as he plans to address lingering medical issues and possibly seek state compensation.  Florida Today

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ Beginning this month, the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour will add a stop at The Gantry at LC-39— a new attraction where visitors can see close-up views of launch pads and enjoy interactive displays, including a full-scale rocket engine that simulates a test fire. The new stop is located at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, offering outdoor play areas and exhibits that explain NASA's mission to protect Earth.  Space Coast Daily

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ➤ Amazon Prime Day 2025 offers discounts on emergency essentials such as flashlights, first aid kits and battery-powered lanterns for Palm Bay residents looking to update their hurricane kits. The four-day sale began on July 8 and will end on July 11—shoppers can find key savings on items recommended by the National Weather Service.  Florida Today

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ The Free Speech Coalition dropped its lawsuit challenging the Florida law that requires age verification for adult websites after U.S. District Judge Mark Walker approved the dismissal on July 8— the group said a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a similar Texas case mid-June lowered its chance for success.  Florida Today
  • ➤ Brevard County Government has released its meeting schedule for parks, recreation and environmental programs. Two meetings are set for July 10 in Titusville at 4 p.m. and in Cocoa at 2 p.m., and two are planned for July 16 in Melbourne from 9 a.m. to noon and in Cocoa at 3:30 p.m. — all sessions are open to the public with ADA accommodations and online options available.  Space Coast Daily

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • ➤ Tourists visiting Florida can see rocket launches at Kennedy Space Center where guided tours and viewing packages are offered. Locals and visitors can drive east from major theme parks to approved public areas in Brevard County — though weather and launch schedules may affect access.  Florida Today
  • ➤ Residents in Palm Bay can plan for a busy weekend with 10 fun events on the Space Coast from July 11 to 17—highlights include air shows, concerts, family plays and community mixers. Organizers say to check with event hosts for any schedule changes.  Florida Today

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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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