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Palm Bay, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How will 2,300 new homes reshape northwest Palm Bay traffic?
  • See which Palm Bay-related arrests Brevard deputies reported on July 12
  • Need free help starting or growing a Palm Bay business?

Also on today's calendar: POWERSHIFT ROCK BAND (Foreigner Tribute) and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More than 2,000 homes, trails, wetlands coming to NW Palm Bay (mynews13.com) — Palm Bay has approved the massive Palm Vista Everlands West project, bringing 2,300 new homes, commercial space, and preserved wetlands to the northwest side along St. Johns Heritage Parkway. While the developer is investing in utilities, city leaders and residents are deeply worried about traffic and evacuation capacity on the still‑two‑lane parkway as the decade‑long buildout moves toward a 2036 completion.
   

2. Arrests in Brevard County: July 12, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com) — Palm Bay residents are named in several of Brevard County’s July 12 arrest reports, including cases handled by the Palm Bay Police Department involving battery, driving with a suspended license, and other felony charges. The countywide list, while stressing all suspects are presumed innocent, offers a snapshot of recent law-enforcement activity on the Space Coast that includes multiple Palm Bay addresses.
   

3. WFIT Local & State News - July 13, 2026 AM (wfit.org) — Palm Bay entrepreneurs now have a new Small Business Development Center inside City Hall, offering free help with forming LLCs, getting insurance, and planning marketing or business succession. The broader newscast also touches on an FBI probe into Argentina’s soccer federation, NASA’s Mars simulation mission recruitment, and a statewide debate over hospital funding and property tax changes.
   

4. Florida deploys 'Baby Bird' against Argentine tegus raiding sea turtle, alligator, and bird nests (thecooldown.com) — Invasive Argentine black and white tegus are turning up around Palm Bay, with Brevard sightings clustered near Lake Poinsett, Palm Bay, Merritt Island, and Viera. State wildlife officials are cracking down on ownership and testing creative detection tools, including a trained kestrel nicknamed “Baby Bird,” as the fast, strong lizards increasingly threaten sea turtle, alligator, and bird nests across Florida.
   

5. WalletHub: Top cities for first-time home buyers revealed (cw33.com) — Palm Bay is ranked the best city in the nation for first-time homebuyers in WalletHub’s new 2026 report, thanks to its affordability and quality-of-life metrics. The study compares 300 cities on costs, crime, taxes, schools, and housing options, giving Palm Bay national visibility as a smart place to buy a first home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palm Bay

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    Thursday July 16
  • SeaWorld Orlando
    Odyssey Charter Palm Bay, FL 32909
    6:45 am
  • Final Registration
    Odyssey Charter Palm Bay, FL 32909
    10:00 am
  • Multicultural Networking Group After Hours Mingle!
    Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Hotel Melby
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday July 21
  • Network Launch →
    Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Groundswell Startups
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday July 22
  • Partner Orientation Meeting
    Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
    3:30 pm
    • Thursday July 23
  • SCATI - Space Coast Alliance for Tech & Innovation
    Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Florida Tech's Vertex
    8:30 am
  • Board of Directors Meeting
    Odyssey Charter Green Apple
    4:30 pm
    • Friday July 24
  • Brevard Community Connect
    Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Locations vary, must sign up or reach out to find the location.
    • Sunday July 26
  • POWERSHIFT ROCK BAND (Foreigner Tribute) →
    Earl's Hideaway Lounge, 1405 Indian River Dr, Sebastian
    4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • That was a beautiful display of fireworks tonight in se palm bay.
    Thanks for the show, my kid was so excited tk go outside and watch them (Nextdoor Bill Madden Park)
  • Am thinking about doing my garage floor with epoxy....
    - I want to know what is holding up to cars being parked on it and being able to get anything off the floor from the vehicle or tire tracks. Have Ox… (Nextdoor Cardinal Woods)
  • Bloomin' Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Line Cook in Palm Bay. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Palm Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Bay here.

Ok Palm Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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