Good morning, Palm Bay.

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 carrying the Globalstar 2-R mission from Cape Canaveral on Saturday, Aug.

15. The 15‑minute launch window starts at 9:12 p.m. ET and a backup is set for Sunday, Aug. 16 — the booster will mark its 14th flight.

Brevard Public Schools has appointed 18 educators and administrators — including a leader from Palm Bay Elementary — to serve across elementary, middle, high, and virtual programs when classes resume this academic year.

Officials said they expect these new roles to benefit students, teachers, and families.

Eau Gallie senior Amari Oquendo, who played at Rockledge and Miami Northwestern, returns with a FIU commitment aiming to win a state championship this season; he hopes to build on last year's one-point final loss (a close contest).

Heritage Panthers are focusing on improved offensive play and tighter discipline as they head into a season in District 13-4A.

Their regular season begins Aug. 21 against Melbourne, with the team planning to take one game at a time to break its past playoff record.

Brevard County high school girls cross country teams are gearing up for the season as West Shore's state champion Selah Vignier leads, and teams from Holy Trinity, Satellite, Cocoa Beach, Edgewood, and Pineapple Cove plan improvements after last year's state meets.