Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Florida kids aged 5 and under can visit Kennedy Space Center for free throughout 2026 (register online by Feb. 27) and must show a valid ID (pass runs until Dec. 31). FOX 35 Orlando
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch 29 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral today at 1:29 p.m. ET using a Falcon 9 rocket — the booster will land on the droneship 'Just Read the Instructions' after separation. FOX 35 Orlando
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mania: The ABBA Tribute will perform at Maxwell C. King Center on January 15 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), delivering nostalgic ABBA hits with energetic choreography and dazzling costumes. Space Coast Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fresh From Florida is sharing a new recipe that adds Florida blueberries to pancakes to boost your morning. The recipe (using pancake mix, milk, and ricotta) calls for gently folding in the berries before cooking to a golden finish. Space Coast Daily
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