Palm Bay
Morning News
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Mar. 3, a rare total lunar eclipse will make the moon turn deep red, beginning at 3:44 a.m. with peak color at 6:33 a.m. and ending at 6:47 a.m., while partly cloudy skies may affect viewing & local forecasts should be checked. Florida Today
- ➤ A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit tomorrow at 7:07 p.m. from Cape Canaveral — weather permitting, views may extend as far north as Jacksonville Beach. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dutch Bros Coffee will open its first drive-thru locations in Titusville and Melbourne, with construction set to finish by summer. The new shops will be at 4530 Hickory Hill Blvd. and 3195 W. New Haven Ave., bringing fast service to the Space Coast. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A total lunar eclipse known as a blood moon will occur early Tuesday, March 3, but Palm Bay and most east coast viewers will see only a partial eclipse as the moon sets before sunrise. Experts say high, western views are needed to catch a brief red glow. Florida Today
- ➤ Growing drought conditions have raised fire risks on the Space Coast. Brevard County firefighters contained two brush fires near private schools on Friday, Feb. 27 while the burn ban remains as warm temperatures and limited weekend rain may not ease the drought. Florida Today
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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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