Good morning, Melbourne.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Lockheed Martin-built GPS satellite for the US Space Force is set to launch tonight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during a 15-minute window starting at 11:38 p.m. ET, weather permitting.

Brevard Public Schools hosted the 2026 Model Student Senate Program (Jan.

22–23) where nearly 80 students from seven high schools practiced legislative roles and debate as part of hands-on civics training.

A Brevard Public Schools bus driver was retrained after a student video (Jan.

21) showed children sitting on the bus floor as it became overloaded. Parents reported that children fell and hit the walls during stops, prompting the district to enforce safety procedures.

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA’s Jeremy Hansen entered quarantine on Friday at Johnson Space Center to prevent any illness from delaying the Artemis II mission.

They will continue training in Houston and may travel to Kennedy Space Center if testing supports a possible February launch (pending final checks).

Patrick Space Force Base will build beachfront lodges for military families near Cocoa Beach to offer convenient on-base housing options.

Construction will begin later to support service members.

Florida officials announced new infant formula options for WIC recipients starting Feb.

1; however, both current Enfamil and new Similac brands show heavy metal levels above EPA limits. Recipients must switch by April unless they obtain a doctor's waiver (part of a $5M safety initiative).

Vote for the PuroClean of Melbourne Girls Athlete of the Week for Jan.

19-24 by visiting 321preps.com and floridatoday.com. Voting closes at noon on Jan. 29 and coaches may email athlete nominations by 10 a.m. each Sunday.

Residents can vote for the PuroClean of Melbourne Boys Athlete of the Week for Jan.

19–24 at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com, with voting closing at noon on Jan. 29.

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.

Black Heritage Calendar Festival

12-4 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate culture, creativity, and community at this vibrant festival.

Pretty Tied Up - Tribute to Guns N' Roses

7-10 p.m. — Pineapples — In-person event — Experience the explosive performance of Pretty Tied Up, the nation's top tribute to Guns N' Roses.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

8 PM — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the electrifying journey of the Queen of Rock n' Roll through her greatest hits.