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

Here’s what you need to know for the week of April 6.RecapThe Jones compound case took a major turn last week. Prosecutors upgraded the charge to second-degree murder under Florida Statute 782.04.2-Y, dangerous depraved without premeditation. Jones was re-arrested April 1 and remanded April 2 with no bond. Five search warrants have been executed. The April 21 arraignment has been cancelled per the Brevard County Clerk’s office. A new date has not been set.Three new articles published this week:* School Concurrency Analysis (publishes today)* Palm Bay Yard Waste Backlog* Construction Permits Monthly ReportMeetings This WeekLDC Workshop 3 | Wednesday, April 8, 4 PM | City HallThe third of four Land Development Code workshops. This session covers community development. Public input is welcome.Charter Review Commission | Thursday, April 9, 6 PM | Council ChambersFinal amendment review cycle. The CRC agenda packet is 20 pages.Also meeting this week:* Recreation Advisory Board | Tuesday, April 7, 6 PM | Council Chambers* Code Enforcement Special Magistrate | Wednesday, April 8, 1 PM | Council Chambers* SCADA RFP Evaluation Team | Thursday, April 9, 11 AM (sunshine notice)Treats, Beats & EatsFriday, April 10 | 5-8 PM | City HallFree community event with food, live music, and entertainment. Bring the family.Road ClosuresLondale Avenue at Lakewood Drive is fully closed April 6-10 for utility work by Cathcart Construction. No through traffic all week.Port Malabar Boulevard between Clearmont Street and Bianca Drive has one eastbound lane closed through October 30 for utility construction.Other active closures:* San Filippo & Cogan intersection: overnight closure April 12, 8 PM-6 AM* FPL/Pike Construction: 14 street segments in SE Palm Bay through June 5* Malabar Road (I-95 to Babcock St): FDOT resurfacing through summer 2026* Babcock St at St. Johns Heritage Pkwy: $7.7M widening project, activeComing next week: Bianca Drive (705-709) full road closure April 13 through May 1.CommunitySpring Bingo Fundraiser | Saturday, April 11, 9 AM-5 PM | Senior Activity CenterOpen to the public, 18 and up.Senior Center weekly programs: Bone Builders, pickleball, line dancing (Wed 3:30-7 PM), art classes, yoga chair, woodshop, billiards, bridge, and more. Center hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Most activities are for members only. Visit gpbsac.org for details.Chamber of Commerce this week:* Tuesday: Toastmasters Club* Wednesday: SCATI AI Business Lab (live case studies and demos)* Thursday: “Nourishing Your Spirit” cooking demo with Chef Jillian from Chefs for Seniors* Friday: Brevard Prosperity Initiative community discussions* Saturday: Green Gables Historic Home Open HouseDetails: 321-951-9998 or greaterpalmbaychamber.com/eventsQuick Hits* Tire Amnesty runs April 16-18. Read our coverage.* Spring swim lesson registration opens Monday (online).* CDBG applications open April 14 with mandatory technical assistance workshops at City Hall. Contact: HCD Division, 321-726-5633, [email protected]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepalmbayer.com