Good morning, Melbourne.

The Melbourne Beach Parks Board is holding a buy-a-brick fundraiser to build an Honor Walk in front of the Community Center that honors military members, and residents + nonresidents can order a brick with a custom engraved message.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40 on a Starlink delivery mission in the early hours of Tuesday, May 20, after launch attempts began at 11:40 p.m. Monday night.

The launch marked the 43rd orbital mission of the year and is part of plans which project 107 launches from Florida before the end of the year.

Melbourne police are investigating two shootings at an apartment complex near Parkway Drive and North Wickham Road that left bullet holes in walls and vehicles—while one suspect was arrested Sunday on charges including carrying a concealed firearm, residents remain frightened by the violence.

Brevard students made a big impact at EnergyWhiz 2025, a statewide clean energy innovation event hosted by UCF’s FSEC Research Center.

Viera Elementary School won first place in Energy Inspired Art and was named Best in Show — a key honor among nearly 400 K–12 teams competing in solar racing, cooking and engineering design.

A federal judge ordered Florida to bring back a manatee feeding program and to stop new septic tank permits near North Indian River Lagoon (with a permit due by July 17 and a feeding program starting by June 17).

The decision came after Bear Warriors United sued the state, saying septic tank pollution was harming the manatees' food supply.

Larry Garrison’s lifetime impact in sports and healthcare will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award induction into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame at Eastern Florida State College on Saturday, May 24—marking the first in-person ceremony 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.