Palm Bay
Morning News
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Apr. 1, 2026, at Kennedy Space Center, the Artemis II launch moved hundreds of spectators as it tested life-support systems and set the stage for future lunar and Mars missions. Florida Today
- ➤ Carl Roth, a 108-year-old former NASA engineer who worked on Apollo telemetry, recalls his role in space exploration as NASA prepares for the Artemis II mission to send astronauts around the moon. He watches the launch from his living facility + sees a full-circle moment in progress. FOX 35 Orlando
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Robyn Hattaway joined Brennan Manna Diamond's Orlando office today as Of Counsel. The experienced lawyer, who has advised businesses & public entities for over 15 years, will help the firm meet growing local legal needs. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX is set to launch its Falcon 9 rocket today from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station between 7:52 a.m. and 11:52 a.m. to deploy 29 Starlink satellites, though weather issues could reduce launch chances; the booster will later attempt landing on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of healthcare leaders and staff from Health First and Cape Canaveral Hospital joined OurLegacy at the hospital front on April 1 to mark National Donate Life Month. The flag presentation (a highlight of the event) honored the impact of organ donation. Space Coast Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Margarita Island draws local diners with bold Mexican flavors - tropical desserts like the $11 Upside Down Pineapple Cake and signature birria tacos stand out alongside handcrafted margaritas at its two Brevard County spots at 777 E. Merritt Island Causeway and 5360 Stadium Pkwy. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College baseball team begins a three-game series with the State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota today at 5 p.m. at Bruce Bochy Field, with free admission & live streaming available on the Titans YouTube page. Space Coast Daily
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