Good morning, Melbourne.

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 24 from a launch window between 1:19 p.m. and 5:50 p.m.—this mission marks the 44th orbital launch from the Space Coast, exceeding 2024's pace.

Senior students at Astronaut High School received their diplomas Wednesday evening at Storey-Taylor Stadium—family and friends cheered on the Class of 2025 as graduation week continues across Brevard County.

Thousands of students celebrated the end of their high school years, marking an important milestone in the local community.

On May 24, the 17th Annual Brevard County High School Breakfast of Champions Recognition Awards will be held at 9 a.m. in the conference center of the Student Union Building on the Melbourne campus of Eastern Florida State College—over 40 awards will be given in the first in-person induction since COVID-19, with support from Health First and presenters Tom and Susie Wasdin.

Former trauma patients reunited with Holmes Regional Medical Center staff & first responders on May 21 to mark National Trauma Survivors Day.

They shared emotional recovery stories, including one survivor who suffered 31 broken bones in a Palm Bay crash, showing gratitude for the life-saving care received.

Florida-based PennRose Farms has recalled 1,152 cases of cucumbers in 5-pound mesh bags supplied by Fresh Start Produce Sales after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened 26 people across 15 states.

The cucumbers—packaged between May 2 and May 5 and sent to Restaurant Depot centers in New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, Illinois and Ohio—should be thrown away by consumers and businesses.

Brevard County public school coaches named 19 players to the 2025 All-Cape Coast Conference baseball team, with Eau Gallie contributing four selections and Satellite and Merritt Island each receiving three—Satellite’s TJ Gaudy was named coach of the year.

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.

International Yoga Day Celebration

9:00 – 9:50 AM — The Avenue Viera — Free entry — Light up your morning with a community yoga session led by lululemon ambassador Britt Pryor.

On-Site Tour at Discovery Village

9 AM - 7 PM — Discovery Village At Melbourne — Free entry — Explore a vibrant senior living community with top-rated amenities and engaging activities.