Good morning, Melbourne.

Jackie Austin and her husband Matthew founded Mia’s Helping Hands in Brevard County to support families in crisis.

The nonprofit uses word of mouth and social media to gather donations and offer community help.

Team Viera joined a 3-on-3 Sled Challenge on Saturday morning at the Space Coast Iceplex to support Space Coast Sled Hockey, a nonprofit that makes hockey accessible for athletes with physical disabilities.

U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist Brett Bolton + team members helped raise program awareness among community volunteers.

The Antonov AN-124, the world's largest cargo plane, landed at Melbourne Orlando International Airport yesterday before 12:30 p.m. to pick up a payload over 50,000 pounds for delivery to the Pacific Northwest; it last visited in March 2024.

Yesterday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched SiriusXM's powerful satellite from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to improve audio coverage, & a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is set to launch 29 Amazon Leo broadband satellites on Thursday, July 2, from Launch Complex 41 in a brief window.

Delta announced new seasonal weekend flights linking LaGuardia and the local airport, starting Dec.

19 with flights operating through May 2, 2027; tickets went on sale Saturday, June 27. The route uses Embraer E-175 aircraft to boost leisure travel and connect Florida's Space Coast + Port Canaveral.

Conservationists urge beachgoers to avoid lighting personal fireworks and unleashing dogs near dunes this July 4 weekend (as least terns and other nesting shorebirds could be disturbed and fines imposed).

They recommend attending municipal shows to protect local coastal wildlife.

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.

Ladies Arcade Night

6:30-8 p.m. — Arcade Monsters Melbourne — $20 entry — Relive the joy of gaming while meeting new friends in a relaxed atmosphere.