Good morning, Melbourne.

Today, SpaceX will launch its uncrewed Starfall spacecraft on a demo mission with a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral, and live coverage starts 90 minutes before liftoff + this event adds to Florida’s busy launch schedule.

Volunteers and staff will sort and package donated food on Nov.

4 at Second Harvest Food Bank’s Melbourne location (3125 Skyway Circle). The nonprofit provides over 300,000 meals every day.

Kathryn Staczek Rudloff was named president of United Way Space Coast on June 19.

She brings leadership experience from her work at weVENTURE Women’s Business Center and will help guide the nonprofit's mission.

On Monday, June 22, FPL and Aging Matters (with 40 volunteers) delivered 452 hurricane meal kits including three days of shelf-stable food at the Azan Shriners Center in Melbourne to help Brevard seniors prepare for hurricane season.

SpaceX is set to launch its Starfall capsule from Launch Complex 40 (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) early today with a window starting at 6:43 a.m. The small, disk-shaped capsule will orbit Earth to test microgravity manufacturing and return by parachute to the Pacific Ocean.

Brevard built a $19.5M Gardendale Separate Day School in Rockledge to support K-12 students with behavioral needs.

The facility is planned with innovative resources + tailored services to help meet students’ unique needs.

Cameras at Fox Lake Sanctuary in Titusville captured a mama black bear and her cubs (2024–25) as the species bounced back on the Space Coast.

Wildlife has shown signs of recovery in the area.

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, June 21 and is set to launch on Aug.

30 on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, with the telescope set to study dark energy & exoplanets while capturing images 100 times larger than Hubble’s.

Brevard County Public Safety will host three crossing guard hiring events to prepare for the new school year.

Events run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Satellite Beach Library on July 26, Suntree Library on July 29, and Cocoa Library on July 30 (with part-time roles and benefits).

Brevard County’s burn ban is lifted after the drought index dropped (350-400) from a high above 500, officials said.

County leaders will continue to monitor weather conditions as wildfire risks remain.

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.

Brevard Home & Garden Expo

Jul 18-19 — Melbourne Auditorium — Entry fee not specified — Discover the latest in home and garden innovations with over 50 exhibitors.