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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Brevard HEAT volleyball team beat Eau Gallie in straight sets Thursday evening at Eau Gallie High & the win boosted the team's confidence. Florida Today
- ➤ 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. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ 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. 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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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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