Good morning, Melbourne.

A massive Antonov AN-124 cargo plane will land at Melbourne Orlando International Airport at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, for a rare visit.

Operated by a Ukrainian carrier, it will pick up over 50,000 pounds of cargo for the Pacific Northwest before departing at 10 a.m. Monday.

Florida is set to face near-record heat and scattered rain through the weekend that may break heat records, with temperatures in some areas expected to exceed 90 and heat indices above 105.

Meteorologists warn that a slight chance of tropical development could bring extra rain while most areas remain dry.

Health First held a hurricane preparedness drill at Holmes Regional Medical Center and its other Melbourne sites on June 25 to test emergency protocols before the storm season begins.

FHSAA announced a new Open Division to showcase Florida's top high school teams in many sports, and the board approved the change on June 9.

The division will debut this school year.

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.

July Meeting — Books & Brews Brevard Book Club

2-4 p.m. — Bugnutty Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed book discussion with fellow literature lovers over craft beers.

Cocoa Tailgators vs. Sardines Baseball Showdown

5-8 p.m. — Palm Bay High School — Family-friendly event — Experience the thrill of a fierce baseball rivalry between the Cocoa Tailgators and Sardines.