Palm Bay
Morning News
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local kennel clubs from Brevard County are running the Orlando Cluster of Dog Shows at the Orange County Convention Center from Dec. 10 to Dec. 15, where nearly 5,000 dogs and their owners attend and a renowned judge who is also a chef adds a special twist. Florida Today
- ➤ FLORIDA TODAY honored three Brevard County groups as finalists for the 2025 Organization of the Year award; the final selection will be announced later. This recognition spotlights local organizations serving our community. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FLORIDA TODAY’s poll invites votes for Brevard Teacher of the Year among 11 past Teacher of the Week winners (including Colleen Bruckner) with voting closing at noon on Dec. 31 and the winner to be announced online on Jan. 2 and in print on Jan. 4. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Palm Bay police honored Sergeant Antoinette Schrum for 20 years of service as she leads youth safety and wellness programs. She oversees school resource and youth offender officers and coordinates monthly drills at local schools (supporting officers and families). Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Coast Guard team medevaced a 65-year-old Celebrity Apex passenger from 24-nautical miles north of Arecibo while the ship traveled from St. Kitts to Port Canaveral on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, and transported him to a hospital in San Juan. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Local health experts report that residents in Brevard County face long wait times, few psychiatrists, and limited culturally diverse care — prompting new law changes and local group initiatives aimed at improving timely access. This report highlights critical challenges in mental health services today. Florida Today
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