Good morning, Palm Bay.

On Aug. 15th, a small plane crashed in a wooded area west of Space Coast Regional Airport and north of Shepard Drive, and Titusville and Brevard County emergency crews responded quickly—one occupant, a flight instructor, sustained serious injuries while the student pilot had minor injuries and both were taken to local hospitals.

A routine traffic stop on Thursday near Front Street at Melbourne Avenue led Officer Dial to arrest Manuel Enrique Lopez Calero when a vehicle search uncovered 16 pounds of marijuana and cash— the case remains under investigation.

Hurricane Erin reached 125 mph winds late Sunday as it moved west-northwest in the Atlantic, and Palm Bay officials remain alert while tracking its uncertain path—monitoring two other systems that could develop soon.

Booking Specialist Kendall Migliara has served in law enforcement for 13 years and spent nine years with Palm Bay Police, earning a Personnel Spotlight and a Civilian of the Year award for training on One Solution—she credits her parents' work ethic for inspiring her dedication.

Her commitment to training new officers reflects the close, team-oriented spirit of Palm Bay's law enforcement.

Comprehensive mental health assessments are key for getting the right diagnosis since many conditions share symptoms—residents in Palm Bay can start with a conversation with a primary care provider or community clinics like Florida Tech’s Community Psychological Services while facing a shortage of psychiatrists accepting new patients.

The 2025 Brevard County high school football schedule is released for local teams and lists game dates from Aug.

21 to Oct. 31 with games set at times like 7 p.m. while noting that game details are subject to change — schools and matchups span across Weeks 1 through 11.

Palm Beach County's Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka are teaming up in the U.S. Open mixed doubles scheduled for Aug 19 and Aug 20.

The pair—friends from years of practicing in West Palm Beach—will compete after Coco Gauff opted out to focus on singles.