Good morning, Palm Bay.

DC Roofing, a Space Coast family business led by state-certified contractors David and Colleen Arambula, was ranked among the nation’s best roofing companies by Best of the Best Television last year.

They serve Brevard, Volusia and Osceola Counties+ and are known for expert installations of metal and traditional roofs.

Moon River Cafe & Curiosities has been named the winner of the Best Coffee Shop in Brevard competition after thousands of votes and four rounds of contest; the downtown cafe run by Mary and Kate Broderick offers Lavazza coffee with a mix of sweet and savory food in a cozy space showing local art.

This fall, Palm Bay’s Broken Barrel Tavern will host an Oktoberfest with German-style food and beer while Papa Vito’s in Cape Canaveral will sell limited-edition pink shirts to support breast cancer survivors—other events with family fun are scheduled across the Space Coast from Oct 16 to Oct 31.

Wendy Antenucci of Calvary Chapel Academy won Brevard’s first Teacher of the Week honor today for her dedication and for creating helpful video lessons — the online poll ran until noon on Thursday and will select the next honoree for future announcements — marking a new way to recognize local educators.

Viera retiree Thomas Moore Sr. won a $1 million Publishers Clearing House prize in July but got only $130,000 because the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April and made him an unsecured creditor who will not receive the remaining $870,000 over 29 years—leaving him to reorganize his finances after his plans to pay off his mortgage and set up a trust for his family were dashed.

Palm Bay City Council voted on October 2 to request the removal of Councilman Chandler Langevin after he made remarks attacking Indian-Americans—he is also facing censure from the Florida Commission on Ethics.

Hundreds of residents filled the meeting and gave public comments, mostly criticizing his behavior.

Suntree United Methodist Church will host its 8th Annual Mental Health Fair on Saturday, Oct.

4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.—featuring Major General Gregg F. Martin who will share his experience with bipolar disorder to encourage compassion and improve mental health care in Brevard County.

Master gardener Sally Scalera — urban horticulture coordinator — said many annuals like petunias, snapdragons, pansies, alyssum, and stock thrive in Florida's cooler winter when heat-sensitive blooms fail to sustain.

She offered key tips, including deadheading spent flowers to keep garden beds vibrant.

The Brevard HEAT volleyball team beat Eau Gallie in straight sets Thursday evening at Eau Gallie High & the win boosted the team's confidence.

The Holy Trinity Tigers will host the John Carroll Rams today on Space Coast Daily TV — kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET as both 4-1 teams aim to boost their playoff hopes.

Brevard County high school football continues today as the FHSAA season enters Week 7 with 13 games featuring teams like Cocoa, MCC, Holy Trinity and Viera coming off bye weeks—while the SSAA season moves to Week 8 with Satellite set to play Somerset Academy Key and local eight-man teams hosting games.

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.

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.

Game On! Riverfront Triathlon

6:45-10:45 a.m. — Cocoa Riverfront Park — Participate in thrilling aquabike races amidst beautiful scenery.