Good morning, Palm Bay.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral on Thursday at 10:20 a.m. amid storm clouds that limited views, and the next launch is set for Sunday, March 22 (from Launch Complex 40).

Space Coast Bulls & Barrels will return to Space Coast Daily Park in Viera on May 15 and 16 with rodeo riding and barrel racing for fans of all ages.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets cost $20 in advance, with free entry for children seven and under.

Endeavour Elementary in Cocoa staged '101 Dalmatians' on March 17 and 19 thanks to Disney's Stage Connect program (providing talent training and guidance from Disney Cruise Line staff), which aims to build sustainable theater programs in underserved schools.

Students in Brevard County, including Palm Bay, will have spring break from March 23 to 27—while school calendars in many counties differ with some classes resuming earlier or later.

NASA will move its Artemis II rocket from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center as it prepares for a launch no earlier than April 1.

The Florida Department of Education launched a hotline for reporting if prayer is not allowed in public schools, following new federal guidance that protects religious expression.

The complaint line is available at [email protected] for students, teachers, and school officials.

Fresh From Florida published a step-by-step recipe for Florida Peanut and Chocolate Cupcakes (using toasted peanuts and dark chocolate) that home cooks in Brevard County can follow for a fun, tasty treat.

MiMosa’s is open in Suntree at 6947 N.

Wickham Road. The breakfast and lunch spot offers a diverse menu spanning French toast, skillets, and mimosas and is run by experienced staff in a bright, refreshed space that replaces the former Niki’s.

Kenai Jay Palepoi Mauga, a 16-year-old soccer player from Indialantic, was selected to represent American Samoa and will compete in the FIFA Series starting March 25 with a placement match on March 28.

His local soccer background + proud family heritage highlight this exciting opportunity for our region.