Good morning, Melbourne.

This weekend (June 12 to 18) in Brevard features events such as the Florida Creatives Market at Wickham Park on June 13 to 14, a songwriter showcase at Merritt Island Public Library, and a Flag Day program at the Liberty Bell Museum in Melbourne, offering live shows and family fun.

A new film, Pressure, premiered today as it links historic D-Day weather forecasts to Eisenhower’s decisions that formed NASA on the Space Coast.

The movie shows how past innovations continue to shape local scientific efforts.

Residents across Florida felt a 6.1 earthquake off Cuba on June 8 — tremors were reported from the peninsula to the Panhandle and the USGS confirmed it as the largest instrumentally recorded quake in the Gulf since 1950.

Peter's rock agama, a fast-moving nonnative lizard native to Ghana, has established in Brevard and 19 other Florida counties.

Researchers are testing control methods with air rifles and traps while FWC guidelines (landowner permission is needed) advise humane removal on private property.

Florida officials enacted emergency rules to stop the New World screwworm from further endangering livestock, following its spread from Central America.

Veterinary experts urge pet and animal owners to check for painful, weepy wounds (a key sign of infection) to help contain the outbreak.

A recent poll on June 9 with over 12,000 votes named Ice Cream Hut as the favorite ice cream shop in Brevard County (with Moo’s Soft Serve, Surfin’ Turtle, The Fat Donkey, and Del’s Freez following closely).

Summer brings locals many spots to enjoy a cool treat.

An Edgewood midfielder has been named FLORIDA TODAY's All-Space Coast Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year (a high honor for local lacrosse).

The award honors her skill and dedication this season on the field.

Living legend Danny Tharpe, a Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame member (and versatile record-setter), earned 15 varsity letters at Cocoa High while leading the basketball team to a state championship and setting historic records in multiple sports; his legacy continues to inspire Brevard County athletes.

Skyclub Live Performance

6:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Mainstreet Pub — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock and pop hits as Skyclub takes the stage with their original music.

10th Annual Bowling Tournament

2:30-5:00 p.m. — Bowlero Melbourne — Enjoy networking over food and drinks while showcasing your bowling skills.

Easton National Underclass Invitational

June 17-21 — USSSA Space Coast Complex — Entry and gate fees apply — Participate in an exciting youth baseball tournament in a premier venue.

Space Coast Comic Con

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Wickham Park Community Center — Affordable entry — Celebrate comics and pop culture at this family-friendly convention filled with creativity and community.

Palm Bay Independence Day Celebration

5-9 p.m. — Eastern Florida State College - Palm Bay Campus — Free admission — Celebrate 250 years of American freedom with live performances, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Perkins American Food Co. — Free entry — Learn about living trusts and how to organize your estate and family affairs.