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Good morning Palm Bay! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Palm Bay meetup ended in murder—and a life sentence
  • How hate symbols at a Palm Bay bike trail sparked a probe
  • Which Palm Bay residents appear in this week’s Brevard arrest log?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas on the Farm and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man Shot & Killed Woman for Not Dating Him Exclusively — He Then Dismembered & Burned Her Body (cafemom.com) — A woman who planned to meet a man in Palm Bay in 2023 was later killed, dismembered, and burned, but her family now has some closure. A Florida judge sentenced 32-year-old Daniel Stearns to life in prison after his October conviction for second-degree murder and related charges. Emotional statements from both families highlighted the lasting impact on the victim’s two children.
   

• 10-year-old stumbles on graffiti, hate symbols at Palm Bay mountain bike trail (wesh.com) — A well-used mountain bike trail in Palm Bay was defaced with graffiti, including swastikas and other hateful symbols, alarming local riders and volunteers. Members of the Brevard Mountain Bike Association quickly power washed the Grapefruit Trail, while Palm Bay police opened a hate-crime investigation into the vandalism.
   

• Arrests In Brevard County: December 9, 2025 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (spacecoastdaily.com) — Brevard County’s latest arrest report includes several Palm Bay residents and multiple arrests made by the Palm Bay Police Department on December 8–9. The detailed log lists charges ranging from battery and domestic violence to drug offenses and driving violations, giving Palm Bay readers a snapshot of recent law-enforcement activity across the county.
   

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    Saturday December 13
  • Christmas on the Farm
    1950 Vars St NW , Palm Bay
    11:00 am
    • Sunday December 14
  • Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & Christmas Cookie Contest
    Space Coast Harley-Davidson
    12:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Course :Training and Exam
    ITD Food Safety Training Center , 3905 W Eau Gallie Blvd Suite 101 , Melbourne
    • Saturday December 20
  • HOG Christmas Customer Appreciation
    Space Coast Harley-Davidson
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    King, a dog who went missing in Palm Bay, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 35 minutes. Message from Owner: Missing… (Nextdoor Bridgewater Bayside Lakes)
  • Zeus had a rough few days after his neuter, just because he's a bit older, so he had a really tough time coming out of the anesthesia, but he's doing SUPER now, and getting back to his playful self.
    I can already see a difference in his overall demeanor and as his hormone levels drop, I'm sure it will get better and better. He's on activity… (Nextdoor Lockmar Estates)
  • Boyd Group Services Inc posted a job opening for Porter in Palm Bay. Apply here.
  • Renesas posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Manager in Palm Bay. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Bay here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Melbourne

  • Brevard Republics squabble over local party leadership (floridatoday.com)
  • Melbourne Police Operation C.L.E.A.N. Yields 12 Arrests, Drug Seizures (tapinto.net)

Melbourne Village

  • Mega Millions jackpot at $60 million on Tuesday, Dec. 9, winning numbers (heraldtribune.com)
  • Yamaha Rightwaters Continues Support for Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (theoutdoorwire.com)

Melbourne Beach

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