Good morning, Melbourne.

Advocates hosted a meeting at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church — where local voices discussed concerns about Schools of Hope on Wednesday, Jan.

21. Community members gathered to learn more and share their input.

Chef Toni Elkhouri of Cedar’s Cafe in Melbourne was named a James Beard Awards semifinalist for Best Chef: South on Jan.

21. He credits his parents for building a sustainable restaurant serving Northern Lebanese + Mediterranean dishes.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport began as an air mail fueling stop in 1928 when a Pitcairn Aircraft landed on a cow pasture north of Kissimmee Highway; it later developed into an award-winning airport supporting international travel & high-tech aerospace businesses.

Brevard Public Schools announced three new assistant principal appointments today at Mila Elementary (Cynthia Dawson), Saturn Elementary (Megan Smith), and Viera High School (Vivian Perez Jones) as the district strengthens its leadership for the school year.

NASA’s six small SunRISE satellites passed rigorous testing at Utah State University and will launch later this year from Cape Canaveral + they will form one large radio dish in orbit to track solar radio bursts from the Sun’s corona.

Brevard County high school sports results from Jan.

20–24 show Melbourne Central Catholic girls soccer won 8–0 over John Carroll Catholic — while boys soccer and basketball games featured close contests and standout local performances, with detailed scores recorded in each district quarterfinal.

At the CCC tournament in Brevard County — the Melbourne Bulldogs edged Palm Bay 61-57 to win the title while the Bayside Bears beat Viera 51-29 to secure their championship wins.

Havana Nights: Salsa Dance Party

6:30-11:59 p.m. — Venezia Wine Veranda — Check website for pricing — Experience an evening of Cuban rhythm with Salsa dancing and delightful culinary specials.

8th Annual Run for the Kids Race Challenge

8 AM – 2 PM — Wickham Park — Supporting Brevard County children and families through a challenging 15K race.

Live Oceanfront Music with Damion Suomi

1-4 p.m. — Element Melbourne Oceanfront — Free parking available — Enjoy smooth tunes and craft cocktails at a relaxed brunch setting by the ocean.

Catalina Wine Mixer Networking Event

6-9 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Networking Event — Connect with ambitious entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting at the ultimate Catalina Wine Mixer.

Space Coast Food & Wine Festival

3-6 p.m. — Downtown Melbourne — Tickets available online — Experience a culinary celebration with tastings from top chefs and local flavors by the waterfront.

K-Pop Warriors Show

4:00-5:30 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a high-energy show with vibrant music and dance inspired by K-Pop.

SouthsidersVW Winter Blitz IX

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — $10 entry plus donation — Celebrate the VW community with live music and trophy competitions while benefiting local animal care.

Valentine's Day Painting Date Night

3-5 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40 per person — Create a shared masterpiece while enjoying a romantic evening with your partner on Valentine's Day.

MMB Concert Band: Love Notes Tales of Passion

7-10 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Enjoy a night of love songs featuring soprano Rachel Murphy and a pre-show by Adagio Sax Quartet.

Soul Train Experience

7-11 p.m. — Pineapples — In person — Celebrate soul music with The Blackout Band and DJ SHARP in the Moon Room.