Good morning, Palm Bay.

Florida's Margaritaville specialty license plate was named Best Plate Award winner on June 2 as the first plate from the state to earn the honor, and proceeds benefit Singing for Change nonprofits.

Buyers can order the plate at any tax collector's office for $25+ fees.

In March, a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral produced a rare 'space jellyfish' effect when its illuminated exhaust plume formed an ethereal shape over the Space Coast, drawing local sky watchers' attention.

A University of Florida report (released June 2) shows Floridians' consumer confidence dropped for the third month amid rising fuel and grocery costs.

The survey warns that local spending in Palm Bay may slow if inflation stays high.

WalletHub's report from June 2 shows Florida ranked 44th in health care spending—residents spend 6.05% of their income on care and pay an average of $376.23 per doctor visit, highlighting rising costs.

On Tuesday, manatees gathered at Dixon Boulevard and Indian River Drive in Cocoa where recovering seagrass had boosted their numbers.

The animals, which mate in herds, were seen all day without regard for cameras or onlookers (a calm sign of nature thriving).

FWC officers and K9 teams recovered illegally caught fish, including one oversized redfish and nine undersized sheepshead, from beneath the SR-520 Bridge on Memorial Day weekend in Brevard County after an anonymous tip.

Ladies Duck Swap and Connection Showcase

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. — Lazy Turtle RiverFront Grill & Tiki Bar — Attendees responsible for food and drinks — A playful gathering for women to swap collectible ducks and forge new friendships.