Good morning, Palm Bay.

Riverside Presbyterian Church in Cocoa Beach will host the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s 'Pops Spectacle' at 3:30 p.m. on October 5—an event to raise funds for the Children’s Hunger Project that supports Brevard County’s Backpack Meals Program for schoolchildren with tickets selling for $15.

Central Florida’s organ procurement organization Our Legacy and partners will host the Knit Hope tribute event at Boardroom Wine and Charcuterie Bar in Cocoa Beach on Thursday, September 25, from 4—9 p.m. to honor local organ donor Charles Connelly, who saved five lives; residents are invited to donate knitted blankets, yarn, or funds while raffle prizes and food are available.

The Central Florida Winds will perform a free Music of Heart and Homeland concert on Sunday, Sept.

28 at Suntree United Methodist Church on N Wickham Road in Melbourne. Conductor Richard Sabino said the program will include dramatic pieces—such as Finlandia and Conga del Fuego—that capture themes of resistance, loss, and hope while additional concerts will be planned later in the season.

Hurricane Gabrielle strengthened to 90 mph and passed east of Bermuda Monday night, while forecasters tracked four tropical waves including one moving toward the eastern Caribbean that could develop later this week—though the storm did not threaten Palm Bay.

NASA will launch three satellites on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. from KSC Launch Complex 39-A using a SpaceX Falcon 9 to track solar storms and improve space weather forecasts for early warnings that protect infrastructure and astronauts.

The satellites will take about four months to reach a final orbit one million miles from Earth—boosting our ability to predict dangerous solar activity.

Health First will host a Balance and Fall Prevention Course on October 2 — and a Stop the Bleed course on October 6 — at Cape Canaveral Hospital as free events for residents seeking to learn safety tips and maintain independence.

Local voters can choose the PuroClean of Melbourne Boys Athlete of the Week at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com until noon on Sept.

25 for performances from Sept. 15-20, with nominees showing record rounds in golf, winning cross country races, key football plays, and strong bowling scores+ each vote will help honor these local sports stars.

In week 6 of Brevard County high school football, Eau Gallie Commodores (3-2) emerged as the top team after a 25-13 win that ended Cocoa Tigers' 28-game in-county win streak.

Rising teams such as Merritt Island Mustangs and Melbourne Bulldogs are preparing for key district matchups as the season moves forward.

27th Annual Puerto Rican Day and Multicultural Festival

9 AM – 7 PM — Eastern Florida State College - Palm Bay Campus — Free entry — Experience the longest-running Puerto Rican Day Parade in Florida with vibrant culture, music, and food.

Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Indian River Lagoon Program — Art sales support local conservation — Celebrate nature in art during National Wildlife Refuge Week.

Palm Bay Fair 2025

5 PM – 10 PM — Space Coast Harley-Davidson — $7 admission, free for some — Enjoy thrilling rides, games, and delicious fair foods at this community celebration.