Palm Bay
Morning News
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, SpaceX is targeting a Falcon 9 liftoff from Cape Canaveral (between 6:26 a.m. and 10:26 a.m.) for a St. Patrick’s Day launch, while NASA prepares its Artemis II moon mission for an April launch. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stone Magnet Middle School received a $50,000 FPL STEM Classroom Makeover Grant on Monday, March 16 to boost STEM learning. Leaders from Brevard Public Schools, the Brevard Schools Foundation and FPL attended the ceremony — marking a boost for innovative education. Florida Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Construction at Fortenberry Apartments in Merritt Island is advancing as Woodfield Development installs siding over the weekend, marking a shift from basic foundations to detailed construction. The project is set to offer modern living spaces to the community. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ PuroClean of Melbourne announced its Boys Athlete of the Week nominees for March 9 to March 14, recognizing local student sports talent. Florida Today
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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