Good morning, Melbourne.

SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites on Friday, June 12 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, less than an hour before Nasdaq opened+ it will also launch a second Falcon 9 on Wednesday, June 17 carrying three BlueBird satellites.

Peacock's 'Love Island USA' recoupling ceremony took place on June 12 after viewer votes crashed the app, spurring the pairing of three bombshells with islanders.

The vote connected new entrant Jen Terry (Melbourne) with established couples in a lively paint challenge.

Eight candidates qualified for Brevard school board races in Districts 1, 2, and 5.

Two incumbents are running for re-election in Districts 1 and 2, while a redistricting open seat in District 5 will be decided in a primary on Aug. 18 with a possible runoff on Nov. 3.

Forecasters say a Super El Niño could shift storm formation away from parts of the Atlantic but not reduce the threat, as storms may form quickly near shore.

Mike’s Weather Page founder Boylan urges residents to prepare for severe fall and winter weather including flooding and tornadoes.

Florida law allows individuals to remove small amounts of sargassum from the beach by hand—permits are required for mechanical removal or when sand and dune vegetation may be affected during sea turtle nesting season, and water removal is limited to 100 pounds with a recreational fishing license.

The Tourism Office is running a beach safety campaign across radio, billboards, social media and brochures from 52 local partners today, and the county has opened a Marketing Support Grant application to support sports and cultural events that closes Monday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m. EST.

Rockledge’s Tango & Ties offers weekly group lessons at 7 p.m. & dance parties at 8 p.m., where ballroom dancing boosts physical and mental health.

The studio welcomes all ages and provides a safe space to learn at the Thrifty plaza on Friday.

Residents can add shade and color by planting native and non-native flowering trees as recommended by UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Master Gardeners.

They are advised to check sun exposure, salt tolerance and placement due to toxicity in some species.

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.

Saturday Night Market at Intracoastal Brewing

5-9 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy local vendors and live tunes with a cold pint in hand.

Baseball Showdown: Tailgators vs. Gnarlies

5-8 p.m. — Palm Bay High School — Exciting matchup — Experience an electrifying baseball battle between two powerhouse teams filled with thrilling plays and high-energy sportsmanship.