Palm Bay Morning News Logo Palm Bay Morning News

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

SHARE
SPONSORED BY
Advertiser Logo

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Palm Bay Morning News.

Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Riverside Presbyterian Church in Cocoa Beach will host the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s 'Pops Spectacle' at 3:30 p.m. on October 5—an event to raise funds for the Children’s Hunger Project that supports Brevard County’s Backpack Meals Program for schoolchildren with tickets selling for $15.  Space Coast Daily
  • Central Florida’s organ procurement organization Our Legacy and partners will host the Knit Hope tribute event at Boardroom Wine and Charcuterie Bar in Cocoa Beach on Thursday, September 25, from 4—9 p.m. to honor local organ donor Charles Connelly, who saved five lives; residents are invited to donate knitted blankets, yarn, or funds while raffle prizes and food are available.  Space Coast Daily

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Central Florida Winds will perform a free Music of Heart and Homeland concert on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Suntree United Methodist Church on N Wickham Road in Melbourne. Conductor Richard Sabino said the program will include dramatic pieces—such as Finlandia and Conga del Fuego—that capture themes of resistance, loss, and hope while additional concerts will be planned later in the season.  Hometown News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Hurricane Gabrielle strengthened to 90 mph and passed east of Bermuda Monday night, while forecasters tracked four tropical waves including one moving toward the eastern Caribbean that could develop later this week—though the storm did not threaten Palm Bay.  Florida Today

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • NASA will launch three satellites on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. from KSC Launch Complex 39-A using a SpaceX Falcon 9 to track solar storms and improve space weather forecasts for early warnings that protect infrastructure and astronauts. The satellites will take about four months to reach a final orbit one million miles from Earth—boosting our ability to predict dangerous solar activity.  FOX 35 Orlando

HEALTH NEWS

  • Health First will host a Balance and Fall Prevention Course on October 2 — and a Stop the Bleed course on October 6 — at Cape Canaveral Hospital as free events for residents seeking to learn safety tips and maintain independence.  Space Coast Daily

SPORTS NEWS

  • Local voters can choose the PuroClean of Melbourne Boys Athlete of the Week at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com until noon on Sept. 25 for performances from Sept. 15-20, with nominees showing record rounds in golf, winning cross country races, key football plays, and strong bowling scores+ each vote will help honor these local sports stars.  Florida Today
  • In week 6 of Brevard County high school football, Eau Gallie Commodores (3-2) emerged as the top team after a 25-13 win that ended Cocoa Tigers' 28-game in-county win streak. Rising teams such as Merritt Island Mustangs and Melbourne Bulldogs are preparing for key district matchups as the season moves forward.  Space Coast Daily

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 10/4/25

    View event
  • 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.

    Fri, 10/10/25

    View event
  • Palm Bay Fair 2025

    5 PM – 10 PM — Space Coast Harley-Davidson — $7 admission, free for some — Enjoy thrilling rides, games, and delicious fair foods at this community celebration.

    Fri, 10/17/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Hydration is getting a refresh

Turns out water alone doesn’t always cut it. 

LMNT brings electrolytes back into the mix — without sugar, dyes, or fillers — in stick packs and sparkling cans. 

From post-workout recovery to mocktail hour, it’s an easy addition to your daily routine. Athletes, busy parents, even sauna regulars — all leaning on LMNT to feel a little more balanced.

Try LMNT totally risk-free and get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase. Pro tip: If you don’t like it, they’ll refund your order, no questions asked.

Discover better hydration

Get started with LMNT today

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Palm Bay Morning News.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Don't look for happiness. Look for meaning.

~ Ryan Holiday

About Palm Bay Morning News

Welcome to the Palm Bay Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Palm Bay, Florida community. If you like the Palm Bay Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Palm Bay.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Palm Bay and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Palm Bay Morning News

A free Palm Bay community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here