Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Palm Bay public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics
Susan Connolly memorial bench
Parking credits and LID incentives
Conradina Conservation Fair partnership
Low-impact development manual
Transportation impact fee balances and use
Defective drainage pipe installation in Unit 45
City-county interlocal relations on roads
Environment
Budget
Zoning & land use
Development & housing
CV26-01700: 1232 Dawn Street Northeast
CV26-01115: 852 Vance Circle
Police Dispatch
Wawa Signage Variance
Emerald Lakes East Phase I
Veteran services
Proclamations
Consent agenda items
Five-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
Palm Bay Aquatic Center
Community Events
Emergency Communications
Roads & traffic
Civic Issues
General Government
AI Data Center Zoning and Regulations
Municipal insurance and road maintenance
Aquatic center operations
Palm Bay Aquatic Center Future and Funding
Residential Property Maintenance and Unpermitted Repairs
Palm Bay Aquatic Center Operations and Future
Vehicle Storage and Commercial Parking in Residential Areas
Discussion of the tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Proposed Budget impact.
Parks & recreation
Business & jobs
Housing
Water & utilities
Public Hearing and Administrative Variance Procedures
CU26-00002 - Retail Automotive Gas/Fuel Sales
Retail Automotive Gas/Fuel Sales & Model Homes
T26-00006 - Model Homes
T26-00008 - Public Hearing and Administrative Variance Procedures
Automated License Plate Readers and Pool Access
Infrastructure and Fire Hydrants
Emergency Services and Property Rights
Proposed 911 Dispatch Center Merger with Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Civic Engagement and Wildlife Conservation
Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District Infrastructure
Waste Management and Utility Fees
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Palm Bay from local and regional media.
Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina Pledges to Restore Services, Repair Infrastructure, After Record Storm Damage
First, I want to address the historic rainfall and devastating flooding our community experienced recently. [...] The post Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina Pledges to Restore Services, Repair Infrastructure, After Record Storm Damage appeared first on Space...
Nov 7, 2026After the Flood: Council Acts on Relief, Hears an Insolvency Warning, and Pushes Three Forks to January
Palm Bay's November 5 council meeting: flood damage and relief actions, a million dollars of housing aid redirected, an insolvency warning over Amendment 3, towing price-gouging complaints, and Three
Nov 6, 2026Brevard reels as historic flooding swamps county
MELBOURNE — Brevard County faced some of its most severe flooding in recent history Monday as torrential rainfall inundated roads, stranded motorists and sent floodwaters into homes and businesses.
Nov 5, 2026Florida voters approve major property tax cut, increasing homestead exemption to $250,000
Homeowners are set to receive significant property tax relief after voters approved a major amendment increasing Florida’s homestead exemption.
Nov 4, 2026After the Flood: Report Your Damage, Find Cleanup Help, and Mind What Is Still Closed
Palm Bay flood recovery on Nov. 4, 2026: the county damage self-report form, 211 Brevard, volunteer cleanup help, the boil water notice, trash changes, and road warnings.
Nov 4, 2026WATCH 2026 ELECTION RESULTS: Space Coast Daily is Your Go-To Source For Complete Election Results
Voters in Brevard County will take to the polls for the 2026 General Election on Tuesday. Stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for the results of the election! [...] The post WATCH 2026 ELECTION RESULTS: Space Coast Daily is Your Go-To Source For Complete...
Nov 4, 2026Florida Amendment 3 Passes: What Brevard Homeowners Need to Know
Florida voters have approved Amendment 3, paving the way for one of the most significant changes to the state's homestead property tax exemption in decades. [...] The post Florida Amendment 3 Passes: What Brevard Homeowners Need to Know appeared firs...
Nov 4, 2026The Charter Question Passed in Every Palm Bay Precinct. House District 33 Sits Inside the Recount Margin
Unofficial results for Palm Bay: voters approved the charter change on council vacancies in all 16 precincts, House District 33 sits 274 votes apart inside the recount margin, and the lagoon tax passe
Nov 4, 2026Floodwaters leave Brevard roads battered, homes stranded
BREVARD COUNTY — Days of relentless rain have left roads damaged, vehicles stranded and some residents cut off from their homes as floodwaters continue to overwhelm parts of Brevard County.
Nov 4, 2026Water main break floods Palm Bay neighborhood and forces road closures
A massive water main break in Palm Bay flooded streets on Monday, stranding drivers and prompting a boil water advisory.
Nov 3, 2026Man found dead in Palm Bay after historic flooding, police say
Palm Bay police confirmed a man died in his vehicle following historic flooding rains that hit the area on Monday.
Nov 3, 2026Historic flooding event: Here is how much rain fell across Central Florida
Parts of Brevard County received more than 23″ of rain, causing historic flooding. See how much rain fell across Central Florida by county.
Nov 3, 2026