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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Space Coast EDC Vice President of Business Development Edgar Campa-Palafox was named to the Florida Economic Development Council board. He will work with more than 500 industry professionals—strengthening efforts to grow business and attract new opportunities statewide. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will launch 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit this morning from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center—its booster marking a 27th flight and set to land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. Space Coast Daily
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College will host an Open House for its Medical Assistant Specialist certificate program on October 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its Cocoa Campus — attendees can meet faculty and current students to learn about hands-on healthcare training and enrollment for Spring 2026. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida Lottery rules require winners to have their information disclosed except for a 90-day exemption for prizes of $250,000 or more—lottery experts say winners can use a trust or LLC to help keep their identity private. The next Powerball drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Florida Today
- ➤ Brevard Fire Rescue is recruiting qualified candidates for firefighter/EMT positions with salaries from $53,498.35 to $80,365.16 — the agency offers fast-track orientation and tuition reimbursement for eligible recruits. Applicants can contact Recruiting Specialist Brittney Tavernier for further details. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health First is expanding mental health programs in Brevard County by placing behavioral care managers directly in primary care offices to offer counseling and support—helping to address high suicide rates and improve access to crisis resources like 988 and 211 Brevard. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Clinical Nutrition Specialist Jennifer Mazarredo from Health First warns that intermittent fasting may not work well for many people—she advises a balanced eating plan with healthy habits most days to keep proper nutrition. Space Coast Daily
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27th Annual Puerto Rican Day and Multicultural Festival
9 AM – 7 PM — Eastern Florida State College - Palm Bay Campus — Free entry — Experience the longest-running Puerto Rican Day Parade in Florida with vibrant culture, music, and food.
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