Good morning, Melbourne.

A guide shows local grocery stores' hours on July 4; Publix and Winn-Dixie will remain open (Costco closes while Aldi and Sam’s Club offer modified hours) so shoppers can plan their holiday cookouts.

In June, four eateries opened across Brevard including Backwoods Social House in Cocoa, PopUp Bagels in Viera, Dirty Noodz in Cocoa Beach & Driftwoods Coastal Grill in Titusville; meanwhile, two longtime spots closed in Satellite Beach and Indian Harbour, and an Italian-style bakery will open tomorrow in Melbourne.

Delta Airlines is offering seasonal weekend nonstop flights from NYC-LGA to Melbourne Orlando, providing a direct route to Florida’s Space Coast.

The service will launch soon, giving passengers a new travel option.

Soggy Bottom, a juvenile green sea turtle, was released back to the ocean after rehabilitation at East Coast Zoological Foundation's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center (Brevard Zoo) in Cocoa Beach.

Florida is under a heat dome today with feels-like temperatures reaching 112 degrees.

Health experts say residents taking SSRIs or TCAs (antidepressants) may be at increased risk of heat-related illness and advise staying cool and hydrated.

Today at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Health First camp students packed meals and laundry kits for young adults served by WAYS for Life, a nonprofit offering housing, food, and GED support for ages 15 to 25; the program helps members overcome homelessness and adds 5-10 new members weekly.

A new 8,000-seat USL soccer stadium is proposed on 54 acres near the airport in Melbourne as part of a mixed-use development & construction is planned to begin with a target set for March 2028.

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.