Good morning, Palm Bay.

At Baci Restaurant and Bar in Rockledge, a Meatballs and Mutts fundraiser raised $725 for Five Friends Animal Rescue in Titusville by donating 10% of each sale on Monday night—an effort planned weeks before a recent animal hoarding case increased the need for rescue support.

The event showed local businesses stepping up to help animals in critical need.

The Brevard County School Board is meeting live today at 5:30 p.m.—viewers can watch the session online as nominations for Teacher of the Week are invited.

Brevard County has begun a more than $4 million project—installing reef arches near Parrish Park along A.

Max Brewer Memorial Parkway in Titusville to protect the shoreline from erosion. Officials say the project will help maintain the park’s natural features moving forward.

SpaceX is launching NASA’s IMAP mission today at 7:30 a.m. from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center — the mission will send a probe to study the heliosphere while its booster lands on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Brevard will add Reef Arches to shore up A.

Max Brewer Causeway by including an extra $135K in a project valued over $4M. Workers from Sea and Shore Inc. will install the reef arches at the west end of Parrish Park South on Thursday—designed to deflect wave action and allow sand to pass through after erosion.

Three Health First surgeons were named to Newsweek’s prestigious 'America’s Leading Doctors' list for 2025 — Dr. Paul Keller, Dr. Scott Miller, and Dr. Brent Stephens were honored for their work in spine, hip and shoulder surgeries, with Dr. Keller earning his second consecutive inclusion.

Brevard County has launched a vote for the best coffee shop where residents will choose among 16 local cafes (including spots in Melbourne, Titusville, and other areas).

Voters will see eight contenders revealed on Sept 26 before narrowing the field on Sept 29 and Oct 1, with the winner to be announced on Oct 3.

Brevard County high school sports released results for the week of Sept.

22-26 showing Rockledge won its volleyball match against Cocoa Beach with strong plays from Taylor Mertz and Olivia Samuels while Merritt Island beat Heritage. Coaches are invited to email future scores to FLORIDA TODAY — updates also appear on X and Instagram.

Cocoa native and Space Coast Sports Hall of Famer C.J.

Gardner-Johnson was released by the Houston Texans Tuesday after playing three games and recording 15 tackles without an interception or pass breakup. Questions remain about his next stop—his NFL future is still uncertain.

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.