Good morning, Melbourne.

A building permit filed this month shows that Trader Joe's will build a new store at The Avenue Viera shopping center in Melbourne (2221 Town Center Ave) to offer a closer option for residents who now travel to Orlando or Winter Park.

No opening date has been set.

A building permit application was filed to bring a Trader Joe’s to 2221 Town Center Ave (Avenue Viera center) in Melbourne, and there is no set date for construction to begin.

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday night, May 19 at 11:40 p.m. EDT—with 13 satellites designed for direct-to-cell service and a booster scheduled to land on a droneship in the Atlantic about eight minutes later.

Ace Hardware will give away one million free American flags on Saturday, May 24 in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) while offering major sale deals on grills and outdoor equipment through Memorial Day Monday, May 26.

Local customers are encouraged to visit early as supplies are limited.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy held its graduation on May 17 in Kelly Stadium — the ceremony celebrated the students' achievements.

Former Eastern Florida State College men’s basketball coach Don Smith, who passed away last year in Montana at age 83, will be posthumously inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame on May 24 at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne—an honor that reflects his 14-season legacy with 288 wins and two state championships. The in-person ceremony will mark the return of live inductions since the COVID-19 pandemic.

90s Pop/R&B Night Featuring Jennifer Roth

7-11 p.m. — Pineapples — General Admission $19.10 — Experience the soulful sounds of SWAAG with guest vocalist Jennifer Roth in a vibrant night of 90s hits.

Oklahoma Stackhouse with Another Summer

7:30-11 p.m. — Pineapples — $13.39 — Enjoy a night of groovy tunes with Orlando's Oklahoma Stackhouse and local favorites, Another Summer.

Lunch and Learn on Hurricane Protection

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — Bridgewater at Viera — Free entry — Gain insights from hurricane protection experts while enjoying lunch.

Thrifting Bus Adventure to Ormond Beach

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM — The Home Depot — $80.00 — Experience a luxurious thrifting bus tour packed with exciting shopping and delightful catered meals.

39th Annual PineappleMan Triathlon/Duathlon

11 a.m. — 509 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL — Registration fees apply — Experience Florida's oldest USAT sanctioned triathlon in a historic coastal setting.

CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia 2025 Job Fair

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore job opportunities with potential on-the-spot interviews.

Tru Phonic ft. Syd Taylor Band Live Show

7-11:30 p.m. — Pineapples — $19.10 — Enjoy an evening of funk music with Florida legends Tru Phonic and a soulful opening by Syd Taylor Band.