Good morning, Palm Bay.

Today, local broadcasters Orville Susong and Steve Wilson reviewed the first half of 2026 on Friday Night Locker Room, highlighting community events that support veterans, nonprofits + first responders.

Their decades-long coverage connects local sports and charitable efforts.

A ULA Atlas V rocket carrying 29 Amazon Leo broadband satellites will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 12:24 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 2 (weather permitting) and may be visible from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach.

Forgotten Block Butcher in Cocoa Village is celebrating America's upcoming 250th anniversary by serving gourmet hot dogs made with Wagyu beef & creative toppings today while partnering with local bars in Melbourne and Cocoa Beach to spotlight regional flavors.

A juvenile green sea turtle named Soggy Bottom returned to the Atlantic Ocean at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach on Tuesday morning after months of care at Brevard Zoo’s rehabilitation center — the event highlighting the threat of discarded fishing gear.

NASA awarded four lander contracts on June 30 to Astrobotic, Firefly and Intuitive Machines to test moon base technology ahead of crewed Artemis missions.

Blue Origin advanced its launch pad improvements after an explosion of its New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral, paving its return to flight later this year.

Developers in Melbourne have submitted plans for an 8,000-seat professional soccer stadium as part of a mixed-use development near West NASA Boulevard.

The venue, set to open in spring 2028, will be home to Space Coast Soccer Club — intended to host professional matches and community events.

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.