Good morning, Palm Bay.

The Space Coast Strawberry Festival will feature free all-ages pageants on Mar.

7-8 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera, and registration for the pageants ends Friday, Mar. 6 at 10 p.m., while coaching sessions are available today at 6:30 p.m. & Friday, Mar. 6.

Eastern Florida State College Theatre presents 'Into the Woods' at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the Cocoa Campus starting Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Shows are Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.; tickets are $15 in advance and free for students (ID required).

Gas prices in Florida increased nearly 20 cents per gallon between March 2 and March 3, according to AAA — the average is now about $3.07.

Experts expect prices to rise further as global tensions over the Strait of Hormuz limit supply, which may cause fluctuations at local pumps.

Brevard Public Schools said they have sent cease+desist letters to vendors selling unauthorized school merchandise without approval.

The district plans to negotiate new profit-sharing deals and urges fans to buy gear directly at school games to support athletic programs.

Sea turtle nesting season is active on Florida beaches.

Residents are reminded it is illegal to touch or disturb sea turtles, their nests, or hatchlings; call a lifeguard or FWC if a turtle appears in distress (observe local signage and lighting rules) so these endangered creatures can hatch and migrate.

Mayor Rob Medina thanked community partners at the Chiefs Breakfast and named Richard’s Paving and Sealcoating as Business Spotlight recipient.

He invited locals to the Multicultural Festival at Fred Poppe Regional Park on March 7 – Utilities open house at the South Regional Water Treatment Plant on March 12.

Ramon Rivera, the CEO of Diamond Scientific and 72 year old jiu jitsu champion, advanced to the finals of the Mr. Health & Fitness competition in Cocoa today.

He credits his active lifestyle & supports The Andrew McDonough Be Positive Foundation.

Officials with Health First and Operator Solutions signed a new partnership Tuesday in Melbourne plus combined hospital resources with specialized rescue teams to boost trauma response and critical care on the space coast.

The collaboration aims to improve lifesaving care for the community.

Eastern Florida State College softball player Annalyn Duncan was named FCSAA Division I Player of the Week after hitting .500 with home runs and 38 RBIs last week.

She and the Titans traveled to Indian River State Tuesday for a Citrus Conference doubleheader at 4 p.m.

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.