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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Palm Bay can look forward to eight local events this weekend — including a humane gala in Cape Canaveral, a film festival in Palm Bay, and an author dinner in Melbourne — running from Aug. 22 to 28 that offer diverse entertainment across Brevard. Florida Today
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A person died when a house caught fire on Furth Road NW Tuesday afternoon, and officials said a dog and a cat also perished while other residents escaped. Palm Bay Fire Rescue, police and Brevard County Fire Rescue responded to the scene. FOX 35 Orlando
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman is charged with attempted murder after she struck and ran over her significant other during a reckless drive on SR-520 in Cocoa—authorities say the victim was airlifted to a hospital and remains in critical condition. FOX 35 Orlando
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Youth Chorus Artistic Director Beth Green invites singers in grades 4–10 to audition at Advent Lutheran Church, 7550 N Wickham Road in Suntree at 6 p.m. on Aug. 28, where they will prepare a short solo song. Rehearsals begin on Thursday evenings on Sept. 4 for community events, including a Dec. 11 concert at The Avenue Viera—where students will perform without piano accompaniment. Hometown News
- ➤ Central Florida Animal Reserve offers weekend guided tours less than an hour from Brevard to let visitors safely encounter 13 big cats up close—including the rare melanistic leopard Midnight—while experts care for aging animals with necessary treatments and gentle handling. Hometown News
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HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ann Quesada of Health First Medical Group-Gateway said hormone replacement therapy eases perimenopausal symptoms like hot flashes and brain fog — and advised women to consult a healthcare provider before starting treatment. Rivera, a Palm Bay patient, experienced relief with HRT and encourages others to seek proper medical guidance. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Circles of Care released the results of an independent review led by Dr. David Weldon which examined the organization’s operations, leadership, and safety processes and recommended boosting patient activities and building stronger local coalitions—reviewers noted that many improvements are already in progress to enhance care for Brevard residents. The review also urged enhanced coordination with law enforcement and mental health courts to support smoother transitions for those in need. Space Coast Daily
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