Good morning, Palm Bay.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday, July 5 between 6:36 and 10:36 a.m. Weather may allow residents to see it from Jacksonville Beach + nearby areas.

Melbourne Square Mall celebrates a new 25-foot wide patriotic mural by artist Lance Behringer (Drawnbylance) that brings a burst of local culture to the shopping center.

The center of the Milky Way will be visible across Florida from sunset to sunrise this July including Fourth of July weekend, with the best view expected near the new moon on July 14 when dark sky areas away from city lights reveal a bright galactic display — ideal for skywatchers.

For the Fourth of July, banks, government offices, and postal services will be closed while most grocery and retail stores operate with regular or modified hours—Costco will be closed and wholesale clubs offer limited hours, so shoppers should plan accordingly.

University of Florida experts advise avocado tree owners to test soil and boost tree health with rock powder & seaweed sprays to help prevent laurel wilt, a fungus spread by beetles that causes leaves to droop and discolor.

The guidance is designed to keep trees thriving across Brevard County.

The Florida Department of Health and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued water quality advisories in Brevard County this morning ahead of Fourth-of-July beach visits.

Residents planning to swim should check updated reports to avoid red tide — blue-green algae and enteric bacteria exposure.

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.