Good morning, Melbourne.

Local residents can enjoy free and low-cost events on the Space Coast from today through April 17 — today's events include the Grant BBQ Fest in Grant and Food Truck Friday in Rockledge, while later the lineup features a botanical fest in downtown Melbourne, a Sonic Waves Music Festival at Intracoastal Brewing Company, an art show in Rockledge, a dog training event in Cocoa Village, a benefit concert in Melbourne, and an artisan market in Sebastian.

SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center last night at 9:54 p.m.—13 of which offer Direct to Cell capabilities.

A backup window remained open until today at 1:43 a.m.—another option will begin at 9:15 p.m. if needed.

SpaceX is planning to launch 21 Starlink satellites today at 9:54 p.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A—weather is forecast to be 95% favorable with backup opportunities available until 1:43 a.m.

Students at Satellite High School rallied at dismissal Thursday in support of teacher Melissa Calhoun, whose 11 years ended after her contract was not renewed because she called a student by the name they preferred without written permission — a decision made after a parent complaint. A petition with over 12,000 signatures and backing from the teachers’ union followed as her contract expires in May.

Starting April 16, Florida law will require a permit to remove bats from homes, barns or sheds during the bat maternity season—which lasts through August 14—to ensure young bats are not trapped inside.

Homeowners need to use approved exclusion methods to clear bats if they choose to remove them.

On Thursday, gusty winds, dry air — which helped spark red flag warnings — led to 33 wildfires burning amid a severe drought across central Florida.

Today, a weak cold front brings showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms to Melbourne with mostly sunny skies and a high near 78°.

FLORIDA TODAY readers declared BurgerRob's in Titusville the Best Burger in Brevard after it received over 59% of the final vote, outpacing Burger Inn and drawing praise for its smash burgers, diverse toppings, and food truck option (located at 311 S.

Washington Ave.).

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.

Melbourne Art Festival

5 AM – 1 PM — Wickham Park — Free entry — Celebrate 40 years of artistic talent at Florida's top-ranked juried Fine Art Festival.

Bull Creek Cemetery Hike

8:30-11:30 a.m. — Sam's Club — Free entry — Explore nature on a 5-mile hike organized by the Space Coast Hiking Meetup Group.

Intracoastal Sunday Market

12-4 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Free entry — Shop from over 25 local vendors while enjoying live music in the beer garden.

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