Good morning, Palm Bay.

Jenna Radlein from Lighthouse Christian Church will host a free two-day Christian conference named Thrive in ’25 on June 20 and June 21 at Matthew’s Hope on 825 Forrest Avenue in Cocoa — the event will help young adults aged 18 to 30 grow in their faith.

Brevard County Commissioners voted to allocate $20,000 from tourism tax funds to let each commissioner recommend funding for small cultural events that might not otherwise receive support.

The decision will help events like the Space Coast Art Festival and Surfside Playhouse thrive—reinforcing a boost to local culture and economy.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that delays mandatory later start times for middle and high schools in the 2026‑2027 school year by allowing districts to submit reports on costs and challenges—such as transportation and childcare issues—rather than changing schedules immediately. In Palm Bay, schools will follow the current schedule for the 2025‑2026 year, with Brevard County schools set to begin classes on Aug. 11.

Officials say that proposed federal cuts to funding for public broadcasting could impact Brevard’s local radio and TV stations, which rely on CPB for about 28% to one-third of their budgets to provide emergency alerts and local content.

Local broadcasters urge residents to call representatives as the potential cuts may jeopardize essential services.

Axiom Mission 4 will launch tomorrow at 8:22 a.m. from pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to send four astronauts to the International Space Station for over 60 science experiments—this mission marks the return of spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary after a 40-year gap while former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson leads the crew.

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.