Good morning, Melbourne.

Sun Country Airlines will resume its seasonal nonstop flights from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul from Jan.

22 until April 2 — the route returns after a one-winter hiatus due to equipment issues and meets strong demand from residents traveling between Florida and Minnesota.

Dutch Bros will open two new drive-through coffee locations (Melbourne: 3195 W.

New Haven Avenue; Winter Garden: 5205 Hamlin Groves Trail) as part of its rapid expansion in Florida.

This weekend, diverse local events are on offer: Brevard Zoo hosts Red, White & Zoo with carnival games on Friday and Saturday; Cocoa Village features interactive concerts; and Rockledge holds a Kids’ Night Out with pool games and movies.

Historic home and garden tours are also available in Melbourne.

Brevard Public Schools celebrated its 2026 SpaceX Scholarship recipients when students toured SpaceX facilities (exploring career paths) and spoke with engineers about jobs in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and skilled trades.

The program, backed by the Brevard Schools Foundation, will support local workforce development.

A super strong 'Godzilla' El Niño is expected to bring hotter, wetter weather that will spur increased pest activity such as mosquitoes, ticks, and no-see-ums in the area — residents should clear standing water and use insect repellent at dawn and dusk to lower disease risks.

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.