Good morning, Palm Bay.

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites on Friday, Mar.

27 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Viewers can catch the liftoff from parks and beaches along the Space Coast (weather permitting).

Today marks one year since the beloved K-9, Junny, retired from active service with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

He served in search and rescue, child safety, and community outreach, and his positive legacy + has touched families across Palm Bay.

Spring Break continues as families enjoy extended hours at Brevard Zoo in Viera, where combo tickets for the Illumi-Nature nighttime exhibit are available until March 29 (excluding March 28) while local beaches and eco-tourism rides on the St. Johns add extra fun.

ENSCO, a local aerospace company, will debut its IData software in Orion’s cockpit during NASA's Artemis II mission today as part of a test flight around the moon; the four astronauts will offer feedback on the system's performance.

Boots, Brews, Bourbon and BBQ Music Fest is set for March 28 at Merritt Island Veterans Amphitheater from noon until 10 p.m., featuring live music, free beer and bourbon samplings, savory barbecue, vendor booths and a Best Dressed Cowboy and Cowgirl Contest — promising Southern-inspired fun.

The Community Foundation for Brevard has awarded five art teacher scholarships (including one for a Palm Bay Magnet High School educator) to support development on March 26, 2026.

Recipients will attend a workshop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts to enhance arts curriculum for more than 2,200 students.

Port Canaveral Commissioners rejected plans to build a liquefied natural gas plant on Merritt Island on March 25 due to safety and environmental concerns — officials said the 50-acre parcel will be retained to protect local property values.

The decision underscores a commitment to community well-being.

Federal agencies have issued hazard notices suggesting a possible hypersonic missile test from Cape Canaveral, with a launch zone extending 1,200 miles east.

The test could occur today or on Saturday, though the Department of Defense has not confirmed the operation.

The Second Annual Wellness Connection

11 AM - 3 PM — Anthony J. Tony Rosa Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy a day of wellness activities, community networking, and fun with local vendors and food trucks.