Good morning, Melbourne.

Brevard Zoo in Melbourne is hosting a Valentine’s Day promotion (available until Feb.

14) that lets donors symbolically name a leech, barnacle, or rhinoceros poop for $5 to support animal conservation; digital certificates and social media graphics will be sent with each donation.

Interstate 95 in Brevard County was closed across a seven-mile stretch (from Saint John's Heritage Parkway to Malabar Road) due to smoke from a 130-acre brush fire, and authorities advised drivers to avoid the area.

SpaceX experienced an upper stage malfunction during Monday's Starlink launch from Vandenberg (all 25 satellites reached orbit) despite the glitch.

Investigators will review data ahead of Thursday's launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA's Crew-12 set for Feb. 11.

SpaceX will launch Falcon 9 carrying 29 Starlink satellites from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral on Wednesday between 4:46 and 8:46 p.m. ET, with the booster set to land on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.

Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Out of This World—a sci-fi soundtrack concert with live orchestral performances and film clips.

The event is on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at Satellite High School Performing Arts Center in Satellite Beach, offering free admission for those 18 and under and college students.

All lanes on I-95 in both directions are closed in southern Brevard County amid wildfire smoke.

Motorists should follow detours (southbound via Exit 173 on S.R. 514 to U.S. 1 then S.R. 60, northbound via Exit 166 on St. Johns Heritage Parkway to Babcock Street then S.R. 514) and drive.

NASA delayed its Artemis II wet dress rehearsal test after Florida temperatures dropped into the 20s.

Teams at Kennedy Space Center assessed the weather early Tuesday, and a launch date may be announced for a mission scheduled to launch Feb. 8 or later + sending four astronauts around the moon.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Patrick Space Force Base this week where Col. Chatman and Major Gen. Smith led an oath of enlistment ceremony to welcome new service members, highlighting the Space Coast's growing role in national defense.

Former prep hoopers from Brevard are excelling at the collegiate level, with both male and female players showing solid performance this season (averaging 6 to 12.5 points) at schools like Florida State, Coastal Carolina, and Fairleigh Dickinson.

Residents can vote online at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com for the PuroClean of Melbourne Girls Athlete of the Week for performances from Jan.

26-31, with votes accepted until noon on Feb. 5. The ballot (featuring nominees from soccer, basketball and volleyball) follows last week’s winner Scottlyn Canarelli.

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.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at 905 Cafe

2:30-4 p.m. — 905 Cafe — Cost varies — Dive into the art of beautiful lettering in a fun and creative afternoon.

Bricks & Brews

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Wonder Waffel Melbourne — Food and drink available — A relaxed evening building with LEGO in a social setting for adults.