Palm Bay
Morning News
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX is launching its next Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites today from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral. The booster will attempt a landing on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic — the launch will proceed with caution to avoid sonic booms. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA delays its Artemis II rollback from Kennedy Space Center because cold weather & high winds limited Tuesday preparations; the rollback is now planned for Wednesday to address a helium flow issue, with the crewed moon mission rescheduled for an April launch window. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ The FAA approved SpaceX’s Starship launches at Kennedy Space Center, with measures in place to protect local wildlife (and reduce environmental impact) for future missions. Florida Today
- ➤ Florida law says that any leaves or debris falling from a neighbor's tree must be removed by the property owner + moving them to a neighbor's yard or into the street is illegal. Palm Bay residents may trim overhanging branches on their side of the property line if done properly. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Touching Hearts at Home of Brevard provides non medical in home care services & helps seniors maintain independence at its new Palm Bay location. The organization will hold a Ribbon Cutting event on March 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 5201 Babcock St. NE, Suite 8. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Viera High's girls soccer team ended its season with a 16-5-0 record after losing 2-0 to St. Thomas Aquinas in the state semifinals at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand on Monday, Feb. 23 (Bianca Raskin and Madison McKeon scored the goals). Florida Today
- ➤ The FHSAA Board (10-0) voted on Feb. 23 to adopt MaxPreps rankings for football playoff seeding as it prepares for the new Open Division next season. This change replaces the state’s old, confusing power ranking system. Florida Today
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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.
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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.
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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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