Good morning, Melbourne.

Jesus is the Key Church will hold its Lifting Up God & Country Community Celebration at Wickham Park amphitheatre on Friday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Melbourne.

The free event will offer jump castles, raffles, hot dogs, ice cones, a parade of state flags and patriotic presentations — honoring past and present military service.

Four people aboard a burning 61-foot sailboat about a mile offshore of Cape Canaveral were rescued by a bystander’s boat on Saturday—no injuries were reported—and the survivors were taken to shore by the sheriff’s office as the Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission began investigating the incident.

Officials said four people were rescued from a burning 61-foot sailboat about one mile off Cape Canaveral last night— they were evacuated to another boat and brought to shore without injury.

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying new Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Cape Canaveral on July 1 with a launch window opening at 1:52 a.m. EDT and a booster landing planned on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean (the company uses reusable rockets to cut costs).

Military consumers lost $584 million to scams in 2024, officials said, and the FTC will offer practical tips throughout July & advise older veterans to check unexpected calls & emails.

Sheriff Wayne Ivey and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office launched the H.I.T. initiative in Melbourne to target high crime areas as their team investigated incidents including a wanted fugitive, a traffic stop, and other cases—part of efforts to prevent violent crimes, drug overdoses and narcotic transactions.

Skydive Space Center, a short drive from Orlando, offers skydiving adventures with breathtaking views of the Space Coast + professional instructors ensure safety while video and photo services capture each jump.

Visitors can choose from tandem jumps for first-timers or accelerated free fall training to prepare for future thrills + the center provides a unique way to experience Florida from above.

Children's Art Workshop with Ms. Sara Bohman

12-3 p.m. — Thrive Local — Cost TBD — Create colorful tile mosaics and explore creativity in a fun, supportive environment.

Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

4-10 p.m. — Claude Edge Front St. Park — Free entry — A ‘blast’ of a fireworks display that thousands anticipate every year at Front Street Park.

Bridgewater Boots and Bling

10 PM - 1 AM — Bridgewater at Viera Ballroom — $10 tickets — Enjoy a lively country western-themed dance party with live music and line dancing.

Brevard Home & Garden Expo

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free admission — Discover the best home and garden professionals at Brevard's premier home expo.

Clarinet Concerto Premiere

7-9 p.m. — The Scott Center at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the debut of a new clarinet concerto featuring talented soloist Jennifer Royals.

Jazz Brunch Extravaganza

2-4 p.m. — American Homesteading Foundation — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy smooth jazz and delicious brunch bites at this engaging summer event.