Good morning, Melbourne.

On Friday evening, a TUI Airways Boeing 787-9 carrying 350 passengers aborted its takeoff from runway 9R at Melbourne-Orlando International Airport after a cockpit alarm signaled an issue and the plane became stuck in the grass, prompting airport personnel to help deplane passengers and plan to tow and recertify the aircraft for a rescheduled flight tomorrow.

SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket tomorrow at 8:48 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral for the Bandwagon-3 mission carrying the PHOENIX re-entry capsule, 425Sat-3 and Tomorrow-S7 — a backup opportunity is set for April 22 at 8:26 p.m. ET.

SpaceX plans to launch two Falcon 9 rockets from Cape Canaveral on Monday — one for the CRS-32 mission from Launch Complex 39A at 4:15 a.m. and one for the Bandwagon-3 mission from SLC-40 at 8:48 p.m. The CRS-32 launch will see its Dragon spacecraft dock with the space station on Tuesday at 8:20 a.m. — while a backup for the Bandwagon-3 mission is set for Tuesday at 8:26 p.m.

Dana Kelley Ashley from Health First Health Plans nearly fell victim to a phone scam that falsely claimed she missed jury duty and had a warrant — her husband confirmed with the sheriff’s office, and she urges locals to verify any suspicious calls with their official offices.

On April 1st, Palm Bay Fire Rescue, Health First Trauma and Emergency Department teams, Coastal Ambulance Services, and the Malabar Fire Department held a live action trauma drill at Palm Bay Fire Station 5 to simulate a mass casualty emergency.

The realistic exercise strengthened teamwork—helping agencies practice rapid response for real incidents.

Hacksaw Jim Duggan, a famous wrestling star from the 1980s, will be inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne on Saturday, May 24—marking the first in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ceremony presented by Tom and Suzie Wasdin will begin at 7 p.m. with a meet-and-greet at 6 p.m.

Multiple local baseball teams won their district titles and will head to the FHSAA state playoffs.

Eau Gallie Mustangs won 12-1 over Merritt Island in the 4A District 13 game while other teams like the Viera Hawks and Astronaut will begin playoff series on April 21 and April 23 — setting the stage for a busy postseason.

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School named Branden Fontroy as its new defensive coordinator after he served as the defensive line coach last season — replacing Rick Dorminy who retired — and the Minutemen will work on their defense for the 2025 season.

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.

The Art of Stillness: A Yin Yoga & Sound Immersion

6:30-8 p.m. — Yoga Gallery Downtown — $35 pre-paid / $45 at door — Experience a transformative evening of yin yoga and sound healing led by expert instructors.

Green Gables Historic Home Open House

6-10 a.m. — Green Gables — $10 donation; Children free — Explore a historic home and learn about its restoration.

Mother's Day Brunch

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Brevard Zoo — Cost info not provided — Celebrate moms with a delightful brunch, animal encounters, and fun activities in a beautiful setting.