Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Palm Bay.
🏘️ Community
A free ranger-led tour will take place at Turkey Creek Sanctuary in Palm Bay on Sunday, Aug.
16 from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants should bring sturdy shoes and water for a guided walk lasting about 90 minutes (registration required by phone).
💼 Business
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 carrying Starlink satellites on Tuesday, Aug.
11 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral (its Florida’s 51st launch this year) and landed its booster on a drone ship in the Atlantic. The company plans its next launch for Saturday from the same pad.
🎓 Education
Florida Tech president John Nicklow and student volunteers welcomed first-year students on Aug.
8-9 at Melbourne - families received frozen treats and support at residence halls; the university will start its fall semester on Aug. 17.
🌲 Environment
Bioluminescence season is in full swing on the Space Coast from June to October, with guided kayak tours on the Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River & Indian River Lagoon leading visitors to a magical natural light show.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic that may become tropical storms this week while Florida residents are advised to stay prepared; one system (Invest 92L) shows signs of organization as the other (Invest 93L) could briefly develop before encountering cooler waters.
A report based on FEMA’s National Risk Index ranked six Florida counties among the nation’s most hurricane vulnerable, with Lee County leading the list.
The rankings, released on Aug. 11, also placed Brevard County (home to Palm Bay) in the top 20.
📰 Real Estate
Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate announced the addition of Atlantic Group Real Estate to its prestigious global network — the Cocoa-based firm now gains international tools and access while serving Brevard County and the Space Coast with personalized high-end property guidance.
🏈 Sports
The 2026 high school football season starts in Brevard County as top teams — including Eau Gallie Commodores and Cocoa Tigers — gear up for competitive fall matchups.
Preseason rankings based on past records and added talent set key games from Aug. 21 to Oct. 30.
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