Good morning, Palm Bay.

The Strawberry Moon will peak on Monday, June 29 at 7:57 p.m. ET—named by Native tribes for wild strawberry harvests—and marks the start of the week before the Fourth of July.

Florida will not impose a statewide fireworks ban this July 4, yet 11 counties — including Manatee — continue burn bans due to drought and wildfire risks.

Commissioner Wilton Simpson urged residents to celebrate responsibly while following local restrictions.

Brevard County gardeners are offered summer tips and local events including the weekly Farmers Market at Wickham Park, a pollinator census starting Aug.

19, and the Autumn in Bloom Festival on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, while a fertilizer ban runs from June 1 to Sept. 30.

Patrick Space Force Base will hold a memorial service at 3 p.m. June 26 to honor the 19 airmen lost in the Khobar Towers bombing 30 years ago (a moment for local military families to reflect on their sacrifice).

Palm Bay Independence Day Celebration

5-9 p.m. — Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay Campus — Free admission and parking — Celebrate freedom with live performances, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Night Market at Intracoastal Brewing Company

5-9 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a cold pint and shop from local vendors while listening to live tunes in the beer garden.