Good morning, Melbourne.

A 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class fleeing from Florida Highway Patrol crashed near Mile Marker 201 on I-95 in Cocoa at about 8:30 a.m. Friday when it hit two parked tow trucks, killing three passengers and critically injuring its driver — with a tow truck operator airlifted to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne — as investigators continue to probe the crash.

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket today at 3:20 p.m. ET carrying 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — the first stage booster, on its 17th flight, will land later on the droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic.

A SpaceX mission led by Chun Wang will launch Monday night from Kennedy Space Center with a crew of four on the first human flight to orbit Earth's poles.

The Dragon spacecraft will travel for three to five days over Miami and Cuba and land off California's coast—weather may affect the launch or landing.

Today, Rep. Mike Haridopolos joined the Army Corps of Engineers on a waterside tour hosted by the Canaveral Port Authority to see projects funded with more than $150 million that keep Canaveral Harbor safe and protect the Brevard County shoreline.

The tour highlighted efforts to improve navigation and protection that will save over $20 million in taxpayer dollars by combining project efficiencies.

Local wedding planner Wish Upon a Wedding created a dream wedding for a couple by teaming up with Matthew's Hope — 20 vendors collaborated to bring the couple's wishes to life.

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.

Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Space. The Final Frontier

7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a musical journey exploring the mysteries of the universe through sound and imagination.

Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Space

7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free concert — Explore the wonders of space through music and imagination.

A Moonlit Painting Night

6-8 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$49 per person — Unleash your creativity in a fun, adult-only painting class with BYOB options.