Good morning, Palm Bay.

Molly, a small Cairn terrier mix rescued by Five Friends Animal Rescue, suffered years of untreated ear pain before she received a total ear canal ablation on Aug.

5 and began healing with her new family. A generous donation covered her $2,300 surgery cost — ensuring she will be free from chronic pain as the rescue continues its work.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida held a back-to-school bash in Cocoa that showcased its programs and launched the Back the Bus campaign to fund a newly acquired school bus for reliable transportation—sponsored by local groups and community leaders.

Community partners including Suntree Rotary, Disney Cruise Line, and Mayor Michael Blake joined as children enjoyed films and a meal from a food truck.

Today, Florida's new Commissioner of Education, Anastasios (Stasi) Kamoutsas, visited Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne to start his statewide tour.

He toured the nearly finished Center for Innovative Technology Education (CITE) building with President Jim Richey and staff.

Florida Tech’s campus in Melbourne buzzed on Saturday as hundreds of first-year and transfer students arrived for a drive through check in, with President Nicklow and officials helping unload belongings.

Orientation began Monday and classes will start the following week as the university expects a two to three percent enrollment increase.

Hurricane season is picking up and Palm Bay residents are urged to prepare by reviewing evacuation plans, securing windows, and moving outdoor items indoors.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Erin and Invest96L—residents should stock up on supplies and check insurance policies before severe weather hits.

Today, United Launch Alliance will launch its 202-foot Vulcan rocket with six solid rocket boosters from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for the USSF-106 national security mission—weather forecasts predict an 80% chance of a go while the rocket follows a due-east path in an hourlong window from 7:59 p.m. to 8:59 p.m. Sunset is set for 8:04 p.m.

Coach Ryan Schneider said the Cocoa Tigers, fresh off an 11-3 season and a third state title, will look to win a fourth straight championship in the upcoming 2025 prep football season as their program celebrates 100 years & rebuilds with new talent after key players moved on to college.