Thursday, September 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal shelters in Brevard County now offer adoptable pets for families—residents in Palm Bay are encouraged to check with local groups for next companion options. Florida Today
- ➤ Residents can enjoy seven free events on the Space Coast this weekend—featuring a Sibelius concert at Suntree United Methodist Church on Sept. 28 at 3 p.m., a Space Coast Pride parade and festival in downtown Melbourne on Sept. 27 beginning at 11 a.m., a cosplay and costume swap meet on Sept. 28 at noon, a You Matter Day celebration on Merritt Island on Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free kids admission at Brevard Zoo during September, Big Truck Day at Satellite Beach on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a Kawandi quilting workshop at Merritt Island Public Library on Sept. 27 at 10 a.m.; check with event organizers for any schedule changes. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ULA's Atlas V rocket will launch 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites on the Kuiper 3 mission today from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station—launch is set for 8:09 a.m. within a 29-minute window. The mission will help bring fast internet to underserved areas. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ MLB director Greg Donovan said that airlines choose routes based on profit and decide on their own which markets to serve. He explained that the airport offers two years free facility use—an incentive that many carriers find attractive—while its closeness to Orlando creates both benefits and concerns for new air service. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ USA TODAY Network-Florida is running its fifth and final poll to choose the most famous Floridian among five top figures including Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, Burt Reynolds, Thomas Edison and Ray Charles—voters have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 28 and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Florida Today
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA and NOAA launched three spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center at 7:30 a.m. on September 24—IMAP, Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, and SWFO-L1—to study the Sun’s effect on space weather and protect Earth’s technology. The missions will reach Lagrange point 1 by January and offer key data for future space operations. Space Coast Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen low-key eateries in Brevard offer flavors from Italian to Japanese — including Palm Bay’s Osaka Sushi Ramen Bento Bubble Tea — that locals praise for their friendly service and inviting atmosphere. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College golf teams placed second at the weather-shortened Battle at Black Diamond in Lecanto— the women finished four strokes behind Ave Maria while the men ended play when weather forced a cancellation on Tuesday. Both teams will compete in upcoming events— the women at the Highland Oaks Invitational on Sept. 29 and the men at the Dan York Memorial on Oct. 3-4. 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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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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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.
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