Good morning, Melbourne.

The ULA Atlas V rocket launched 29 Amazon Leo satellites from Cape Canaveral Monday night + was visible across Florida to New England if weather allowed.

SpaceX rescheduled its Falcon Heavy launch to Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center.

Platinum Coast Orchid Society will host its 61st Annual Show & Sale Friday through Sunday, May 1 — 3 at Kiwanis Island Park Gymnasium in Merritt Island — featuring thousands of orchids and five orchid classes on Saturday.

Brevard County residents on SNAP experienced updated guidelines that removed soda, energy drinks, candy and ultra-processed prepared desserts effective April 20 to promote better nutrition.

Their monthly benefit remains unchanged + authorized retailers continue to accept SNAP without interruption.

At Health First’s NewFit program, Cape Canaveral resident Kate Barro lost 20 pounds and three inches after beginning GLP-1 medication in January (she credits regular checkups and a high-protein diet) as part of her health journey.

The FDA approved a daily GLP-1 pill this month to aid weight management.

Vote for the PuroClean Girls Athlete of the Week on floridatoday.com based on performances from April 20-26 — voting stays open until noon on Thursday, April 30.

Coaches and athletic directors may email their nominations for the following week.

Space Coast ModelFest 2026

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Azan Shriners Center — $5 — Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at a vibrant model contest with various themed categories.

Aaron Wolf Concert

7-10 p.m. — Pineapples — Tickets available — So-Cal reggae artist Aaron Wolf returns to the Moon Room with local support from Pine Tree Drive.

Shrek - The Musical

8-11 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets from $81 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with the unforgettable musical adaptation of a beloved fairy tale.

Brevard Community Mental Health Symposium

8 a.m.–3 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Engage with mental health experts and resources in the community.

Shrek - The Musical

8-11 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets start at $81 — Experience the laughter and fun of Shrek brought to life on stage.

Cake Social for Women

4-5:30 p.m. — Serenity Venue — Ticket required — Bring a cake and make new friends while sampling delicious desserts together.

Shrek - The Musical

2-5 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets start at $105 — Enjoy a whimsical live adaptation of the beloved animated classic.

Beetlejuice Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ghost-with-the-most in this hilarious and touching musical adaptation of Tim Burton's classic film.