Good morning, Palm Bay.

Drown Zero continues its lifesaving effort by installing bright orange flotation ring stations along public beaches and waterways to help prevent drownings with community sponsors backing the project.

Realtor Bobby Freeman and others help fund the $500 stations—providing quick flotation and emergency instructions—to support rapid responses during water emergencies.

In Spring 2025, Eastern Florida State College’s Cyber Titans earned national recognition at the National Cyber League Competition under guidance of Cybersecurity Professor Nicole Dyess.

The team ranked #20 among (9,200) students from 510 colleges, showing strong skill and commitment in cybersecurity.

Master gardener Sally Scalera said local gardeners should plant vegetables now to prepare for a fall harvest by working early or later to beat the heat.

She advised removing spent plants and adding worm castings to the soil while inviting residents to a Butterfly Appreciation Day on Sept. 3 and an Autumn in Bloom Festival on Oct. 11 — events that offer hands-on learning and fun.

SpaceX and NASA are targeting today's launch of the Falcon 9 carrying Dragon’s Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center at 11:43 a.m. ET — the first stage will land at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with a backup slot set for August 2 at 11:21 a.m. ET.

Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Emergency Management Director John Scott discussed that causeway closures may be used during peak hurricane season and urged bay residents to start their preparations now—this message comes as officials stress that early action is key to safety.

NASA and SpaceX will launch the Crew-11 mission today at 11:43 a.m. from Kennedy Space Center carrying four crew members for a long-duration stay on the International Space Station.

Additional launches are scheduled in the coming days from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center, including SpaceX Starlink 10-30 on Monday, August 4 with a launch window from 12:11 a.m. to 4:53 a.m., and later missions by SpaceX, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance, and Sierra Space.

Senator Ashley Moody announced today on Florida’s Space Coast that her Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act became law, treating spaceports like airports + seaports to qualify for tax exemptions.

The new law is expected to boost private investment and improve infrastructure to keep the U.S. at the forefront of space innovation.

Indian River Flats at 4700 Dixie Hwy NE in Palm Bay is under new management and now offers lease options for one bedroom and studio units with renovated amenities including a pool, fitness center, dog park, and community lounge + a location near dining along US-1.

Tours + leasing appointments are available during office hours Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.