Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
Good morning, Palm Bay.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 29 Starlink satellites from Launch complex 40 in Cape Canaveral tonight.
Live coverage will start 90 minutes before liftoff at 9:04 p.m. ET.
Florida residents will see part of the total lunar eclipse on March 3 as the moon rises early with totality at 6:33 a.m., but much of the eclipse will be missed due to sunrise & a partial lunar eclipse will occur on Aug.
27-28 with 96% coverage in the area.
Residents in Palm Bay will move the clocks forward by one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8 to begin daylight saving time, losing an hour of sleep.
Although mornings will be darker, days will get longer until the summer solstice on June 21.
UF/IFAS Extension (Brevard County) advises residents today to attract native bees by planting clusters of local blooms with a center of bare soil for ground-nesting bees while reducing pesticide use to boost pollination.
The Florida Senate passed a bill on Feb.
19 that lets high school coaches spend up to $15,000 of personal funds on student-athlete welfare. The measure, named after NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, awaits House approval and the governor's signature.
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.
Tribute to The Eagles Concert
7-8 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — $38 GA, $70 VIP — Experience Florida’s ultimate Eagles tribute band and sing along to classic hits.
Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
5 PM – 11 PM — Space Coast Daily Park — $35 for tethered balloon rides — Experience a vibrant festival with colorful hot air balloons, live music, food trucks, and a spectacular nighttime grand finale.
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