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This Week in Palm Bay | April 6-12, 2026

Weekly roundup covering Jones murder charge upgrade, LDC Workshop 3, Charter Review, community events, road closures, and municipal news.

Your Yard Waste Is Late. Here's Why, and a Trash Tip You Probably Missed.

Republic Services added Saturday routes and a grapple truck to clear freeze-damaged yard waste. Plus you get 4 free tire pickups a year.

Brevard County Is Taking Your Old Tires for Free This April. Here's What Palm Bay Residents Need to Know.

Free disposal event runs April 16-18 at two county locations. The closer drop-off is 15-20 minutes from Palm Bay.

Your Library Card Does More Than You Think. Here’s the Full List.

Brevard County just launched free digital library cards for residents 18 and older. Here’s everything Palm Bay’s two branches offer, from eBooks to meeting rooms to a seed library.

Palm Bay’s Fifth Annual Multicultural Festival Is This Weekend. Here’s What to Know.

Palm Bay Adds an Art Show to Its Biggest Multicultural Event Yet

The 5th Annual Palm Bay Multicultural Festival expands to two venues this year, with an inaugural art show featuring national-level artists and a Friday evening opening night.

🗓️ Your Comprehensive Guide to Palm Bay’s Four Major December Holiday Events

Palm Bay families can plan their holiday season with this guide to the city’s four major December events: the Tree Lighting, Holiday Light Parade, “Trucks, Treats & Eats,” and the free Christmas Extra

St. Johns Heritage Parkway Widening Meeting Set for Oct. 9

Palm Bay will host a public meeting Oct. 9 to discuss plans for widening St. Johns Heritage Parkway from Malabar Road to north of Emerson Drive.

Playground at Fred Poppe Regional Park Closing Sept. 15 for Warranty Repairs

The playground at Fred Poppe Regional Park, Palm Bay’s largest all-inclusive play area, will close Sept. 15 for warranty repairs to its rubber surface.

Palm Bay Patriot Day Ceremony at Sacrifice Park - The Palm Bayer

Join the City of Palm Bay's annual Patriot Day ceremony at Sacrifice Park to honor and remember the victims of the September 11th attacks. A local tradition.

Palm Bay Mother-Son Dance: A Super Soirée Event

Fred Poppe Regional Park Unveils Ambitious Master Plan for Palm Bay Community