🌱 How Palm Bay’s new dispensary ban could affect patients and businesses
Palm Bay, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Palm Bay! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Palm Bay’s new dispensary ban could affect patients and businesses
- How could DeSantis’ tax plan hit Palm Bay services and schools?
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 73.
- Thursday: A steady breeze with some sun, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Citywide ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries in Palm Bay (wesh.com) — Palm Bay’s City Council has voted 4–1 to ban any new medical marijuana dispensaries, a move driven by concerns over safety, impaired driving, and clustering near a daycare. Residents packed the meeting, with some warning about misuse while others, including veterans, argued dispensaries provide vital treatment options and economic benefits. The decision leaves existing dispensaries but blocks any future additions. 
• Live coverage: Florida lawmakers weigh DeSantis property tax plan (floridatoday.com) — Florida lawmakers are in special session weighing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ sweeping property tax proposal, which could eventually eliminate taxes on many primary homes while shifting more burden to wealthy and out‑of‑state owners. Palm Bay Republican Rep. Monique Miller previously advanced a related House plan, and local services, schools, and county budgets across Florida could face major changes if voters ultimately approve a constitutional amendment.
📸 Around Palm Bay
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Upcoming Events in
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June Monthly Luncheon
Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Azan Shriners Center
11:00 am -
Field Of Dreams-Summer Camp
Odyssey Charter Palm Bay, FL 32909
8:15 am -
Eckerd Connects- Luau BINGO Fundraiser →
Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Frank T. Forester Recreation Center (The Recreation Center is part of the McKnight Family Sports Complex)
4:00 pm -
AUSA Space Coast Chapter Veteran Business Networking Event
Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Hotel Melby
5:30 pm -
SCATI | AI Business Lab
Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Buena Vida Estates Overflow parking is available in the grass area located off Doherty Drive
8:00 am -
Wings of Grace Ministries Ribbon Cutting!
Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Wings of Grace Ministries
4:00 pm -
Sebastian Inlet -Stella Maris Environ. Research
Odyssey Charter Palm Bay, FL 32909
7:15 am -
Brevard Prosperity Initiative →
Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Wings of Grace Ministries
10:00 am
Wednesday June 3
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📣 Palm Bay Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sunset Yoga →
Ryckman Park, 509 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach
6:00 pm -
Meet Your Local Host (Melbourne) →
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, 2130 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne
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‘Liberty Company’ a Social Club for Veterans →
One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd, Melbourne
10:00 am -
Pickleball Private Lessons →
West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
1:30 pm
Tuesday June 2
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is anyone looking for their really sweet loving kitty.
It followed my husband home. We live on Clearbrook Terrace just off Hawthorne and Emerson. We have given it some food and water, we had the back… (Nextdoor Emerson Dr NE) - This gentle neighborhood cat sure could use a LOVING HOME;
I’m still hoping and praying that he finds one because we’re allergic to short haired cats etc. ( He’s neutered etc) He’s been one of our feral cats… (Nextdoor Southwest Palm Bay)
- The Retail Outsource Group posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Palm Bay. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Palm Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Bay here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Melbourne
- Arrests in Brevard County: May 30, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com)
Melbourne Village
- Melbourne saves park by choosing new fire station site (floridatoday.com)
- MARTAC Partners with Mystic Powerboats to Expand Production Capacity for Autonomous Maritime Surface Vessel Deliveries (seapowermagazine.org)
- The Latest Research on Combination Therapy for Myopia Management (reviewofmm.com)
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: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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