Good morning, Palm Bay.

Todd Halvorson, the renowned space reporter for FLORIDA TODAY, died Monday, Jun.

22 at age 68 + a celebration of his life is set for tomorrow from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Space Bar in Titusville inside the Courtyard Marriott Titusville/KSC.

Breeze Airways announced 11 new Florida routes linking Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Vero Beach with Baltimore, Trenton and Dayton and offering fares as low as $69.

The low-cost carrier will launch flights on varying dates from Sept. 20 through Oct. 23 (including nonstop and one-stop options) to boost travel choices.

Blue Origin cleared its Launch Complex 36 pad after a May explosion and began reconstruction, and it still plans to launch another New Glenn rocket later this year—further details on a new operations concept will be shared soon.

The Florida Economic Development Council convened an aerospace panel at NASA KSC Visitor Complex where leaders from Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman and the Florida Institute of Technology discussed the new space economy on the Space Coast — insights that may drive future investments.

Kirsten Dreggors was elected to a second term as chair of Florida Tech's Board of Trustees with her new term starting in February and the board added four new members (local leaders from aviation and healthcare) to broaden its perspective.

Port Canaveral earned its 10th consecutive Green Marine certification today—confirming its commitment to environmental standards by meeting rigorous annual self-assessments and biannual third-party reviews.

The certification highlights responsible practices for managing air emissions, stormwater, and other sustainability measures.

The Brevard County Commission put a tax extension for Lagoon cleanup on the November ballot while the Indian River Lagoon Coalition launches a campaign.

Sign-waving occurs (Mon, Jun. 29 at Eau Gallie; Thu, Jul. 2 at Melbourne; Mon, Jul. 6 at Palm Bay; Fri, Jul. 10 at Titusville, 4-6 p.m.)

A Lady Bird deed (an enhanced life estate deed) lets property owners transfer their home without probate while retaining control, but it works best when matched to family needs.

Homeowners in Palm Bay are advised to consult estate planning experts before using this tool.

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.