Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
Good morning, Palm Bay.
SpaceX is launching the SiriusXM SXM-10 mission today from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral to place a satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit.
The Falcon 9 booster lifts off between 12:54 a.m. and 3:18 a.m. ET with a backup window starting at 11:19 p.m. ET and will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean — marking its eighth flight.
On June 3, veteran photographer Malcolm Denemark took a picture of a SpaceX Falcon 9 launching Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, his shot from Cocoa Beach showing the rocket's glow parting heavy clouds — a striking view amid a busy launch night.
A Melbourne teen’s treasured bike—a gift from his late father—was stolen while he worked as a lifeguard at Sherwood Park and was returned after his mother posted on Facebook, a community member spotted it & the police helped return it safely.
A suspect was arrested in Brevard County after he was caught trying to bomb a state radio tower — officials said the incident was isolated and the investigation is ongoing.
Peter Cranis from the Space Coast Office of Tourism spoke on Friday at Space Coast Daily TV to update viewers on rapid tourism growth in the region.
The report noted that 24 new hotels will open by 2028 with over 1,000 new rooms, rising tax revenue, and strong interest in rocket launch events and summer marketing efforts.
Brevard County’s annual fertilizer ban began on June 1 to stop runoff from hurting local waters like the Indian River Lagoon and will last until September 30—residents are advised to check fertilizer labels to use products that show zero for nitrogen or phosphorus during this time.
Health officials test water quality at select Brevard beaches from March through September—recent testing at Jetty Park on May 27 showed moderate enterococcus levels, and heavy rains can boost risks.
Nonprofit groups have flagged areas like Ballard Park with frequent high bacteria readings—officials warn that proposed funding cuts may reduce future monitoring.
Brevard Comedy Night at Gettin' Crabby
7-8:30 p.m. — Gettin' Crabby — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians including Marcus Crespo and Preach Carter.
Scrape the Bay 2 Car Show
1-6 p.m. — Space Coast Harley-Davidson — $10 to participate — Show off your wheels and enjoy food trucks at this exciting car, truck, and bike showcase.
Best of Senior Living Virtual Tour
9 AM - 7 PM — Above The Rest — Free entry — Discover award-winning senior care facilities and their exceptional services for a vibrant community living.
Comedy Night with Rauce Padgett
7:00 – 10:30 PM — Pineapples — 21+ event — Enjoy a night of laughter with the award-winning comedian Rauce Padgett as he returns to the stage.
Palm Bay Independence Day Celebration
5-9 p.m. — Eastern Florida State College - Palm Bay Campus — Free admission — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.
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