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Friday, December 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Brevard Humane Society will host its Murder Mystery Fundraiser Death at the Doo-Wop on January 24 at the Beachside Hotel and Suites in Cocoa Beach. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1950s style to help raise funds and collect donations for local animals.  Space Coast Daily
  • A Homeless Memorial Day event in Brevard honored 80 residents who died this year — the ceremony took place on Dec. 18.  Florida Today

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Brevard’s first Dave’s Hot Chicken is now open today and offers spicy chicken dishes to Palm Bay residents at its new location (a welcome taste of local flavor).  Florida Today
  • Ace Hardware in Palm Bay offers last minute holiday savings with its Ready in 15 service, letting online orders be picked up in 15 minutes & flexible payment options via Affirm. Ace Rewards members also get exclusive deals such as a free $10 Ace e-gift card with a $50 purchase.  Florida Today

FINANCE NEWS

  • Financial planner Dottie Bourlier of Focus Partners Wealth urges Palm Bay investors to review their portfolios as 2025 ends. Major life changes and market shifts may prompt rebalancing to ensure your allocation matches current goals and risk tolerance.  Florida Today

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Residents in the area enjoy many dining options yet still ask for more choices such as a good Jewish deli and healthier scratch-made meals. A lively discussion on 321 Flavor— a local food group— revealed a desire for new chains like Another Broken Egg and improvements to local restaurants.  Florida Today

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 12/29/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.

~ Louisa May Alcott

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