Good morning, Melbourne.

Melbourne Beach Volunteer Firefighters Association will host their popular 4th of July Party in the Park event at Ryckman Park from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Enjoy local bands & varied food trucks while supporting the volunteer group.

Local businesses and organizations hosting fall youth programs are invited to become vendors for the Back to School Bash on August 7.

They must RSVP by July 17 (see the vendor letter for details).

Volunteers from FPL, Aging Matters and the Florida Council on Aging delivered hurricane meal kits—containing three days' supplies and storm safety guides—to seniors around Brevard County from the Azan Shriners Center as part of their annual storm preparation drive.

A community golf cart parade is planned for Saturday, July 04 from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. — starting at Rock Harbor Church at 1805 Oak St with a lineup at 3:30 p.m. and judging at 3:45 p.m., it follows Driftwood Ave to Ryckman Park where prizes will be awarded.

Melbourne Square Mall unveiled a 25-foot mural celebrating 250 years of U.S. history by Lance Behringer on July 2, attracting about 150 visitors and local military and community representatives, including his grandfather who served in the Navy + local officials.

Kirsten Dreggors was elected to a second term as chair of Florida Tech’s board of trustees in Melbourne; her new term starts in February and follows a period of record enrollment and campus improvements—such as a new residential complex and a pedestrian bridge across Babcock Street.

Florida's hurricane risk is now lower as a strong El Niño + cooler Atlantic waters reduce storm development and cut landfall probabilities below seasonal averages.

Tropical Storm Arthur briefly formed, but experts caution that early low activity may not prevent intense storms later in the season.

Beachgoers in New Smyrna Beach will soon receive shark attack alerts on their phones under Lulu's Law as the FCC works to add notifications to the Wireless Emergency Alerts system (following years of advocacy by survivor Lulu Gribbin).

Melbourne residents can watch three meteor showers this month as the Perseids peak Aug.

12-13 and two others are dimmed by the Buck Moon on July 29. Stargazers may also see planetary conjunctions and the moon near the Teapot from July 25 to 27 (bring binoculars).

A local review praised Southern Cypress Bistro for its tasty breakfast and lunch served in Palm Bay today.

The small restaurant, located at 6050 Babcock St. SE, offers creative specials and friendly service (including a featured Truffled Cheddar Scramble).

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.