Good morning, Melbourne.

On March 29, the JROTC District Championship Drill Meet will be held at Veterans Memorial Center Park in Merritt Island from 7 a.m.—1 p.m. to qualify for state competition, and later from 10—a11 a.m., the Vietnam Welcome Home Ceremony will take place at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery to honor Vietnam War veterans.

Florida’s Space Coast had a strong 2024 with record rocket launches, more cruise passengers, and new hotels boosting tourism.

The area expects even more hotels, cruise ships, and exciting spaceflights in 2025 — setting up a big year for visitors.

USPS workers from the Space Coast and Central Florida protested outside the Melbourne Post Office on Sunday against federal proposals to privatize the Postal Service, warning that such changes would increase costs and reduce service in rural areas—threatening essential mail delivery. Veteran letter carriers led the rally and urged local residents to call elected officials to keep mail service universal.

Orlando Health is closing Rockledge Hospital on April 22 due to its poor condition, which will leave a gap in emergency care for Central Brevard residents.

Health First (the county's largest health care provider) plans to open two free-standing emergency departments by 2027 and expand bed capacity at some hospitals to help fill the gap while community partners work on additional solutions for timely care.

Health First expanded its air medical program by adding a new helicopter (First Flight 2) based at Space Coast Regional Airport beginning Monday.

Brevard County high school sports had baseball, softball, tennis and lacrosse games on March 24—yesterday—and will play more games through March 29 at local venues such as Palm Bay, Melbourne and Rockledge—coaches are asked to email game times to FLORIDA TODAY.

The schedule shows games starting as early as 3:30 p.m. and going until 7:15 p.m. for local fans to follow the action.

Former Melbourne Beach resident Caroline Marks won the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal on Sunday when she beat Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan 7.90-6.97 in rough, foamy conditions at Peniche using her seventh World Surf League victory to boost her ranking to third.

She will compete in future events as the tour heads to El Salvador.

Back In The Building - The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Musical

4-5 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the ultimate celebration of Elvis Presley in this tribute musical.

Phil Wickham Live Worship Concert

Phil Wickham, along with Kristian Stanfill and Cody Carnes, will perform a collaborative worship concert featuring a unique atmosphere of music and praise.

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

Bored Teachers is a relatable comedy event that brings humor from the classroom to the stage, appealing to anyone with educational experience.

Melbourne Home Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Melbourne Auditorium — Ticketed entry — Discover the latest trends and innovations in home design and improvement.

Brevard Corporate 5K

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Melbourne Orlando International Airport — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the 14th anniversary of the largest outdoor 5K while enjoying the aviation theme.

Grant BBQ Festival

11 a.m. — Grant Seafood Festival — Free admission — Enjoy 3 days of live music, BBQ, and local vendors at this festive celebration.

Blueberry Fest 2025

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Wickham Park — $7 admission — A weekend of family fun featuring fresh blueberries, crafts, and exciting contests.

Space Coast Classic 15K & 2 Mile

6:30-10:30 a.m. — Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library — Entry fee may apply — Experience Brevard's only 15K race with classic TV finisher medals and a free race shirt.

RoofTop Easter Brunch

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM — Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — $69.95 for adults — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch and an egg hunt high above Melbourne.

Earth Day Celebration at Aquarina

9-11 p.m. — 450 Aquarina Blvd, Melbourne Beach, FL — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with informative sessions and expert insights from community partners.