Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
Good morning, Palm Bay.
Weather permitting, SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 carrying 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday between 6:29 p.m. and 10:29 p.m.—the flight marks the 99th orbital launch from the Space Coast this year—providing a unique chance for locals to witness the event.
The Junior League of the Space Coast will host its 41st annual Festival of Trees on Nov.
22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wickham Park Community Center at 2815 Leisure Way in Melbourne—where 19 full-size decorated trees will be auctioned and local vendors plus food trucks will offer holiday treats while funds support community programs.
Muralist Christopher Maslow and his wife, artist Nikki Nicole, volunteered at Camp Brightstar on Nov.
8 to help children ages 5–12 work through grief using creative art activities. They taught the campers simple ways to express their feelings and memories—offering a path to healing through art.
A panel at Rockledge Country Club on November 13 warned that high childcare and housing costs are straining local families and costing businesses billions in lost productivity.
The experts said that flexible work schedules, better paid leave, and onsite childcare may ease these financial pressures + help keep young workers in the state.
Fresh From Florida has released a video recipe that shows you how to grill Florida key lime shrimp skewers using simple steps and fresh ingredients.
The guide covers preheating the grill, cooking shrimp for two minutes on each side, and finishing with lime juice and parsley — served with remoulade sauce.
Florida Snow Day 2025
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — West Melbourne Community Park — $5 adults, $7 children — Enjoy family-friendly activities like snowball fights and performances while supporting local education.
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