Good morning, Melbourne.

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Wednesday, Mar.

4. The four-hour window runs from 1:58 a.m. to 5:58 a.m. — the booster will target a landing on a drone ship off the South Carolina shoreline.

A poll on March 2 shows Brevard voters favor In-N-Out Burger as the fast-casual chain they want on the Space Coast; 37.7% of votes went to the West Coast favorite, fueling hopes for future expansion in the area.

A total lunar eclipse known as the blood moon begins at 3:44 a.m. ET & peaks at 6:33 a.m. ET today, offering residents a rare chance to photograph the event even as the moon appears low on the horizon before sunrise.

Elementary students launched paper rockets on Feb.

19 during a STEM outreach event at a local school field, where Guardians partnered with Space Launch Delta 45 and Brevard Public Schools to teach basic engineering skills (linking classroom lessons with local space operations).

Brevard Zoo officials announced that Frankie, a 23-year-old Southern white rhinoceros, will soon move to Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana as part of a conservation effort guided by the AZA Species Survival Plan.

Officials say the transfer supports genetic diversity while allowing visitors to eventually enjoy new Rhino Encounter programs.

Health First and Operator Solutions will formally announce their tactical trauma care partnership today at 2 p.m. at Operator Solutions Headquarters (100 Aerospace Drive, Unit 3) in Melbourne.

The alliance is set to boost emergency response and expand readiness for local and global high-risk operations.

Voting is open for PuroClean of Melbourne Girls Athlete of the Week for performances from Feb.

23-28; community members can vote at 321preps.com or floridatoday.com (nominees include Layna Ayala, Diamond Bryant, Leila Bryant, Celina Coryell and Sophia Kachouroff) (voting ends at noon on Thursday, March 5).

Voting for the PuroClean of Melbourne Boys Athlete of the Week is open online at 321preps.com + floridatoday.com and will close at noon on Thursday, Mar.

5. The ballot features nominees selected from competitions between Feb. 23 and Feb. 28.

Eastern Florida State College's softball team is ranked No. 6 after climbing from No. 12 and posting a 16-2 record; they travel to Indian River today before returning home Saturday at 2 p.m. for a doubleheader against No. 4 Florida Southwestern.

Ladies’ Sip and Dip Party

3:30-5 p.m. — Wickham Park — Bring your own food and drink — A casual gathering for women to connect and enjoy friendly conversation over shared dips.

South Beaches Concert Series

6-9 p.m. — Nancy Higgs Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Hot Pink and local food trucks at this community concert.

St. Patrick's Day Party

6-9 p.m. — Melbourne Ballroom — $10 entry — Celebrate with a high-energy dance party featuring DJ Drift and a chance to win prizes for the best themed outfit.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration with John McDonald and the Irish Luck Quartet

6-10 p.m. — Meg O'Malley's Restaurant & Irish Pub — Free entry — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with live music and festive fun at a local favorite.

Third Thursdays

5-8 p.m. — The Avenue Viera — Free entry — Enjoy live music and complimentary treats in a family-friendly atmosphere at Central Park.

Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

5 PM – 11 PM — Space Coast Daily Park — Tickets $50-70 — Experience breathtaking balloon rides along with a dazzling laser show and live music.

Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market

10 AM – 2 PM — Riverview Park — Free entry — Explore local fresh foods and baked goods from certified local growers.

Oblivion Listening Session

7-11 p.m. — Pineapples — Free entry — Immerse yourself in the lofi vibes of Twin Rova's latest track 'Oblivion'.

Getting2Zero 5K Run

8 AM – 12 PM — Eau Gallie Square Park — $30 entry ($35 on race day) — Participate in a community 5K race with awards for top finishers in multiple categories.

Liberty Company: A Social Club for Veterans

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — One Senior Place — Free entry — Connect with fellow veterans over coffee and donuts while sharing stories in a friendly environment.