Sunday, June 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will conduct a doubleheader launch on Tuesday, June 10 as the crewed Axiom mission lifts off from Kennedy’s pad 39A at 8:22 a.m.—and a Starlink mission carrying satellites will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station between 9:03 a.m. and 1:34 p.m. Local residents from Daytona to Palm Bay should note that weather and clouds may affect views. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Companies like The Spaceport Company and Seagate Space are planning to build offshore launchpads to meet rising rocket launch demand from Florida’s Space Coast (after record counts in past years). They said the new platforms will ease land use and permit challenges (a key hurdle) and support DoD and commercial missions, with one project scheduled for sea trials within one year. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lone Cabbage Fish Camp sits on the St. John’s River west of Cocoa—showing visitors a quick look at old Florida wildlife, local food and culture in a unique and fun setting. Florida Today
DRINK NEWS
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LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lone Cabbage Fish Camp and Twister Airboat Rides is a hidden gem on the banks of the St. Johns River, less than five miles west of I-95 on 520 at the county line. The restaurant serves local dishes including catfish, gator tail, fish Reubens, and frog legs — it also offers airboat rides with Captain Kenny and live music by Jim Inman on Saturdays. Florida Today
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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