Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard residents will soon enjoy Brevard County's first Trader Joe’s store when it opens on December 3 at 9 a.m. at 2221 Town Center Ave in Avenue Viera — the space where Michael’s once operated — as company officials confirmed the launch on November 28. Florida Today
- ➤ Holiday shoppers in Palm Bay have a chance to grab big deals as Cyber Monday starts on Dec. 1 — major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart will offer discounts — with some sales extending into a full Cyber Week. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne City Council censured former councilwoman Yvonne Minus on Nov. 25 for allegedly threatening Vice Mayor David Neuman during a heated meeting on Sep. 24—police reported the threat and the State Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute amid public calls for accountability. FOX 35 Orlando
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Wonderland was a theme park in Titusville that opened as Florida Wonderland in 1959 and featured an Old West town, live animal exhibits, and a popular Monkey Island with free-roaming primates. Johnny Weissmuller endorsed the park in 1971 before it closed by 1973 as nature reclaimed the grounds. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Photographer Tim Shortt captured a striking photo of a lion in a glow-in-the-dark mural at Brevard Zoo that earned Photo of the Week honors. The Lights On: A Nighttime Art Experience exhibit runs until Jan. 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and offers illuminated paintings and virtual reality stations — tickets cost $45 to $55 per person. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County has designated March 21 as Space Coast Day to honor its legacy in space exploration—an official proclamation will be unveiled on January 13 at 5 p.m.—and community members are invited to join the celebration. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Moore (12-1) won 31-28 over Eau Gallie (9-4) in the Region 2–3A high school football championship game on Nov. 28. Senior Amar'e Johnson ran three touchdown runs and broke the school's single-season rushing record while Eau Gallie's late fourth-quarter comeback fell short. Florida Today
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Florida Snow Day 2025
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — West Melbourne Community Park — $5 adults, $7 children — Enjoy family-friendly activities like snowball fights and performances while supporting local education.
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Job Readiness Workshop – Palm Bay
9:30-11 a.m. — CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia - Palm Bay — Free entry — Enhance your job search skills and learn how to create more work opportunities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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