Good morning, Palm Bay.

Families will enjoy a free day of food, games, and fun at Fisherman’s Landing Park in Grant Valkaria on September 27—familia de la Fe hosts the event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and residents are encouraged to bring chairs, hand fans, and extra clothes for a comfortable day.

A Tribute to the Fallen event was held on September 11 at Brevard Veterans Memorial Park on Merritt Island, where an American flag flew above a fire rescue vehicle and a parade led by Police and Fire Pipes and Drums began the ceremony.

Retired USCG member Wayne Justice, Fire Captain Bruce Dimon, and Sheriff Wayne Ivey spoke on the meaning of 9/11 as the service ended with tolling bells— a 21 Gun Salute and musical tributes including Amazing Grace and Taps.

Brevard County Animal Services and local rescue groups removed over 50 small dogs and several cats from a hoarder home after the owner's death, saving animals that showed signs of neglect—matted fur, malnutrition, and infections.

The rescued animals are now receiving care, grooming, and foster placements as they wait for adoption.

Brevard County is uniting local government, schools, and nonprofits to fight suicide — a final government resolution will be held at 9 a.m. September 16th to honor lives lost and open honest talks on mental health.

The month-long effort will conclude with You Matter Day at Merritt Island High School on September 27th.

Ryan Wilson, an orthopedic trauma PA at Health First, uses his early experience as a patient to guide individuals recovering from injuries with clear and kind care—he now leads APPs and supports patients with empathy that leaves a lasting impact.

His approach is marked by careful listening and a commitment to easing patients’ fears.

Friday’s Brevard County high school football games ended with wins for Satellite, Holy Trinity, Cocoa, Titusville, Rockledge, Melbourne, Astronaut, The First Academy, Merritt Island and Riverview Sarasota—Satellite secured a 27-20 win with a late touchdown while Holy Trinity won 41-0 in Palm Bay and Merritt Island beat Palm Bay 39-8. Other results saw Cocoa top Heritage 37-0, Titusville defeat Viera 28-14, Rockledge overwhelm Seabreeze 47-7, Melbourne best Palm Beach Christian Prep 67-0, Astronaut outscore Space Coast 24-6, The First Academy edge Eau Gallie 12-8, and Riverview Sarasota beat MCC 45-14.

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.

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.