Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Palm Bay.
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen (the first Canadian on a crewed moon mission) said he will step down from his full-time job in September as he returned with his Artemis II crewmates to Florida for post-mission events.
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 carrying Starlink satellites today from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — its exhaust created a glowing 'space jellyfish' effect visible in local skies.
Country music star Josh Turner will perform at the King Center in Melbourne on Saturday, Sept.
19, starting at 7:30 p.m., with special guest Payton Smith. The tour supports his latest album (This Country Music Thing) and highlights his long legacy in country music.
On July 8, 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis (its final flight) lifted off from Kennedy Space Center to deliver supplies to the International Space Station, marking the end of NASA’s 30-year shuttle program.
Colorado State lowered its hurricane season forecast on Wednesday, July 8, predicting nine named storms with four hurricanes and one major storm as a powerful El Niño built up wind shear.
The update may lower the risk of a severe hurricane landing along Florida.
The Brevard County Commission placed a referendum on the November ballot to renew the half-cent sales tax that supports Save Our Indian River Lagoon.
Advocates say the tax funds lagoon restoration, job growth, and economic benefits, and they are calling for volunteers (and community support) to spread the word.
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and Christina Koch visited Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, July 8 to mark their return after a 10-day lunar test flight in April— a landmark voyage at the starting point of their journey.
Brevard tennis player David Bender is heading to London today to compete in the Wimbledon 14-and-under tournament, which runs until July 12 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
He traveled with coach Ruben Vanoppen from Kiwi Racquet and Fitness Club.
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Palm Bay.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.