Good morning, Melbourne.

On June 13, hundreds gathered at the Scott Center at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne to honor former congressman Bill Posey, a Rockledge resident who served Florida’s 8th District from 2009 to 2025 and died on May 9 + local officials and family recalled his long service.

United Launch Alliance is preparing its Atlas V rocket for the Amazon Leo 8 mission, which will launch 29 broadband satellites on July 3 at 12:03 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station & locals in Brevard County can view the launch if weather permits.

Brevard Public Schools educators wrapped up ASCEND 2026 after two days of collaboration and learning, leaving the conference re-energized for the new school year.

Officials also thanked CCU Florida for sponsoring the valuable professional development event.

On May 27, Coastal Conservation Association Florida and Phillips deployed 3.5 million seed clams by drone into the Indian River Lagoon from the Port St. John Boat Ramp toward KSC as part of the Billion Clam Initiative to improve water quality and habitat restoration — they now exceed 100 million clams.

As temperatures rise in Brevard County, the National Weather Service urges residents to take precautions for vulnerable groups — including children, older adults, and those with medical conditions — by staying hydrated and not leaving anyone unattended in vehicles.

Local residents can try a Fresh From Florida recipe for Florida Orange and Honey Churros, a cinnamon-sugar-coated pastry served with Sweet + Spicy Florida Strawberry Sauce that uses local ingredients such as orange juice and honey and gives step-by-step frying instructions for home cooking.

Florida Today named top baseball players from Merritt Island High and Melbourne High as the All-Space Coast Baseball Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year, recognizing their strong performance this season.

The 2026 District 22 Little League All-Star tournaments in Brevard County saw Mims win 14-1 over Port St. John in softball at McKnight Family Sports Complex and Merritt Island defeat Mims 10-4 and blank Space Coast 10-0 at MILA Field.

Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday.

The Florida High School Athletic Association approved a new Open Division on June 9 to showcase the top eight high school teams in sports ranging from football to lacrosse.

The division will debut in the upcoming school year with teams chosen from MaxPreps and FHSAA rankings.

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.