Good morning, Melbourne.

United Launch Alliance has rescheduled the Kuiper 1 launch to Monday, April 28 from Cape Canaveral with a window starting at 7 p.m. EDT and will use its Atlas V 551 rocket (SLC-41) to send Amazon’s first production satellites for its Project Kuiper (ULA rocket) into low Earth orbit.

On Monday, April 28 at 7 p.m. EDT, United Launch Alliance will launch its Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral carrying 27 Project Kuiper satellites for Amazon (visible from the Florida Space Coast if weather permits).

Amazon's Project Kuiper will begin a full-scale deployment of over 3,200 satellites to deliver high-speed internet after testing prototypes in October 2023 at Cape Canaveral.

United Launch Alliance has rescheduled a launch for 7 p.m. ET on Monday, April 28 — a planned event that may be seen across Florida and nearby states — with the Atlas V rocket using five solid rocket boosters for extra power.

SpaceX has proposed increasing its annual launches at Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40 to 120 and building a new booster landing zone — the FAA is reviewing the environmental impact and noted no major risks, with a final decision pending.

Melbourne police arrested USPS worker Katelyne Dye, 33, on April 12 after she drank two shots of vodka at a house party on her delivery route and was seen driving the wrong way—swerving in and out of traffic and nearly striking vehicles.

Brevard County officials issued an immediate ban on open burning due to ongoing dry weather that increases wildfire risks — the ban does not affect state-permitted burns, barbecue grills or public fireworks displays.

Orlando Health closed Rockledge Hospital on April 22, leaving a gap in local healthcare services — a move that reflects broader service cuts.

Health First has addressed the shortfall by hiring 112 former employees and expanding capacity at Cape Canaveral and Viera Hospitals — boosting emergency care for residents.

Realtor.com data shows that the median listing price for single-family homes in Brevard County was $385,000 in March, up from $381,475 in February and slightly below March's $388,283.

Homes averaging 1,706 square feet now list at $237 per square foot (up 1.4%), with 1,536 new listings and a median market time of 59 days versus 53 nationally.

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.

Latin Dancing and Lessons

6-9 p.m. — Flames Mediterranean Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of Latin music and dance lessons led by a professional instructor.

321: Tacos & Treats Throwdown

12-8 p.m. — Wickham Park — $5 tacos & desserts — Indulge in tacos, enjoy live music, and partake in a foam party and axe throwing at this delicious throwdown.