Good morning, Melbourne.

Brevard Zoo invites families to explore wildlife adventures this summer at the 75-acre facility in Melbourne.

Visitors can hand-feed giraffes, kayak through themed exhibits + join daily keeper talks and conservation programs, so plan to arrive early to beat the heat.

Blue Origin said it will rebuild its Cape Canaveral launch pad and relaunch the New Glenn rocket before the end of 2026 following a May explosion that destroyed the vehicle — the plan includes a new design for horizontal stage integration.

Today, Moms for Liberty Brevard will host a School Board Candidate Forum from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Satellite Beach Civic Center + confirmed candidates from Districts 1, 2, and 5 will discuss local education priorities with Brevard voters.

Brevard County officials urge residents to prepare for hurricane season by assembling emergency kits (including documents, medications, water and food that does not spoil) and planning evacuation routes.

Forecasters predict a below normal season but stress the importance of readiness.

NASA technicians moved the left-hand aft booster segment into the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to join other parts for the Artemis III launch vehicle that will send astronauts to the Moon; engineers will continue assembling the rocket over the coming months.

Cane toads (poisonous amphibians) threaten pets in Melbourne after heavy rains boost their breeding.

The FWC advises pet owners to wash toxins from pets’ mouths for 10 minutes and contact a vet immediately if a pet bites a toad.

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.

MMB Concert Band: An Evening of POPS

Evening Concert — 6-8 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening of pops featuring music from Billy Joel and the movie “Rocky.”

WWE NXT Live

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Tickets from $47 — Experience high-octane wrestling excitement with WWE NXT Live.