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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today on the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Friday Night Locker Room remembered Beth Quigley—she worked on the 104th floor of the North Tower when Flight 11 struck. Her life is honored for the strength she showed and the lasting impact on her community. Space Coast Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe's will open two new Florida stores: one is in Daytona Beach at 1511 Cornerstone Blvd and one is in Melbourne at 2221 Town Center Ave — this expansion will bring the total number of Florida locations to 27. Florida Today
DRINK NEWS
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Brevard restaurant owners face higher food and labor costs that force them to raise prices, and customers dine out less as they choose cheaper meals+ some are now offering special deals and simpler menus to keep their seats filled. With a higher minimum wage for tipped workers coming soon+ managers say they are planning new strategies to keep prices competitive. Florida Today
- ➤ Egg prices dropped 70% from their March high to $2.50 per dozen as USDA measures and increased imports boosted supply in the market. Experts warn that prices might rise again if wild bird migration sparks another outbreak & shoppers in Palm Bay can enjoy lower costs for now. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ John Sena was honored by the Palm Bay Police Department for his service in the Volunteer Citizens on Patrol program since May 2024 - the military veteran uses his bilingual skills to help with neighborhood checks while balancing his full-time job and family life. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Today, Florida observes Patriot Day as Gov. Ron DeSantis orders state and local flags to be flown at half-staff to honor nearly 3,000 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. A moment of silence will be held at 8:46 a.m.—a time to remember the first responders and service members who helped during the crisis. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Brevard County high school teams begin district play in Week 4 as Palm Bay travels to Merritt Island and Rockledge goes to Daytona for District 8—3A and District 6—4A contests. Eight local games are scheduled this week and two crossover contests will see SSAA teams like Satellite face FHSAA teams such as Space Coast. Florida Today
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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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Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Indian River Lagoon Program — Art sales support local conservation — Celebrate nature in art during National Wildlife Refuge Week.
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