Good morning, Palm Bay.

Groundswell Startups hosted the SCI Product Futures Summit 2026 last week on the Space Coast; founders, investors and product leaders discussed how AI and advanced hardware are shaping early-stage tech.

Organizers said the event set a tone for innovation and that the SCI Hackathon will run April 11-12.

Loveweld is offering permanent jewelry as a unique Valentine’s Day gift in Palm Bay today.

Customers who spend $300+ get a free travel case with custom 14K gold or sterling silver bracelets, necklaces and more available with in-studio appointments or online orders.

Major retailers including Wayfair, Ashley Furniture, Pottery Barn and West Elm are offering significant Presidents Day furniture, rug and decor discounts now through Monday, Feb.

16. Palm Bay shoppers can refresh their homes with deals (up to 70% off) to welcome spring.

On March 3, the only total lunar eclipse of 2026 will be partly visible from Palm Bay as the Earth’s shadow appears at 3:44 a.m. (ET), though only the western Panhandle sees totality from 6:04 to 7:02 a.m. (ET).

Rescue workers from Brevard County Fire Rescue & Florida Fish and Wildlife rescued a manatee trapped in a storm drain on Feb.

10 in Melbourne Beach. Heavy equipment cut through concrete to free the animal, which was then sent to SeaWorld for evaluation.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will observe Presidents Day as an extra state holiday on Monday, Feb.

16 to mark America's 250th anniversary, with state offices, banks, and post offices closed + several counties suspending school. Retailers will mostly remain open.

SpaceX and NASA are targeting Feb.

12 at 5:38 a.m. ET for the Crew-12 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (SLC-40). The four-member crew will head to the International Space Station to conduct research that will help prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit.

PuroClean of Melbourne announced the Boys Athlete of the Week nominees (Feb.

2-7) to honor local athletes and highlight community sports talent.

Brevard County FHSAA announced basketball playoff brackets featuring ten girls teams and seven boys teams on Feb.

13—14 at local venues. Holy Trinity girls topped the Region 2—2A bracket and Palm Bay is set to host first round games in the Region 2—4A boys bracket.

Space Coast Bike Week 2026

12 PM – 12 PM — Space Coast Harley-Davidson — Various events and activities — Experience two weeks of live music, food, and biker fun on Florida's Space Coast.