Good morning, Palm Bay.

Space Shuttle Discovery launched 25 years ago today from Kennedy Space Center, reaching supersonic speed 42 seconds after liftoff to begin a 12-day mission.

The shuttle carried two Expedition 3 crew members and about 7,000 pounds of supplies to support the International Space Station.

Brevard Public Schools voters will choose three board members on Aug.

18 (Districts 1, 2 and 5) as the district deals with declining enrollment and teacher recruitment challenges. The nonpartisan election will shape oversight of key school policies.

Students at Ralph M. Williams Jr. Elementary School in Viera began classes today for the 2026-2027 school year, joining over 71,000 BPS learners in the county + the academic term officially starts.

Florida residents will miss the full solar eclipse on Aug.

12 because the state is outside the path of totality + NASA will livestream the event at 1:15 p.m. ET for those who want to watch.

Nature's Own partnered with Make-A-Wish to release a free digital cookbook called Sandwishes featuring creative sandwich recipes and lunch-prep tips by Make-A-Wish children for Palm Bay families gearing up for school.

The program includes a $500,000 donation + involvement from John Cena.

Cocoa senior Tank White, who committed to Syracuse after a breakout season in 2025, aims for 1,000 yards and 16 touchdowns as he takes on a leadership role to guide the Tigers toward a state championship this fall.