Good morning, Palm Bay.

Brevard Zoo said it will soon welcome two baby giraffes, a development that may boost educational visits for local families.

Zookeepers shared that the upcoming births will offer new learning opportunities about wildlife in the area.

Today, a SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle and Mission Extension Pod jetpacks from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station between 5:15 p.m. and 9:04 p.m.; weather may affect views along the coast + in surrounding areas.

Challenger 7 Elementary in Port St. John welcomed over 400 students on Monday, July 20 with teachers, firefighters and officials celebrating its year-round schedule that fights the summer slide.

Kindergartners begin classes Thursday, July 23.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced his recommendation of Dr. Henry Mack to be Florida’s next Commissioner of Education, citing his work linking education with workforce training (his background includes roles at state colleges and the U.S. Department of Labor) following recent leadership transitions in the department.

NASA canceled a $73 million lunar lander mission with contractor Draper due to delays pushing the launch into 2030 or 2031—$43 million had already been spent and the agency plans to repurpose the payloads for future flights.

Health officials report a rise in leprosy cases in central Florida, with counties along I-4 including Palm Bay showing more infections linked to armadillos.

Local advocates are urging residents to watch for early symptoms so treatment can begin quickly.