Good morning, Palm Bay.

Yesterday, thousands gathered in Palm Bay and Cocoa to protest for No Kings, carrying homemade signs and wearing crowns—joining a peaceful day of action that spread across the region.

ULA is set to launch 27 Project Kuiper satellites for Amazon tomorrow at 1:25 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station—Launch Complex 41—and the Atlas V rocket with five boosters will carry part of Amazon’s $10 billion plan to bring global internet connectivity.

Studies show that Brevard County rebounded after the Space Shuttle program ended to become one of the fastest-growing midsized communities—its rise fueled by growth in space, tourism, health care and defense.

Local readers share their views on whether this strong, diverse economy will keep growing amid potential federal funding cuts.

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.

Root Refresh! A Plant Repotting Workshop

1-4 p.m. — Ted Whitlock Community Center — $25 Registration Fee — Learn to repot plants and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in this hands-on workshop.