Good morning, Melbourne.

The Brevard County Zoo welcomed Khan (a jaguar from the Birmingham Zoo) yesterday at 11:37 a.m. EDT and plans to pair him with another jaguar soon.

A 74-year-old man died when his motorized scooter collided with a Toyota at the Apollo Boulevard and Sarno Road intersection Tuesday afternoon—police say the 88-year-old driver was turning right and the crash is under investigation.

Port Canaveral CEO John Murray said yesterday on Good Day Orlando that a $69 million expansion will upgrade the terminals, security, and baggage handling — plans aimed at boosting operations — with work set to begin soon.

Jeff Abramowski, 62, was released from prison in April after DNA evidence cleared him of the 2000 murder of Cortney Crandall at a Melbourne mobile home park—this week a judge dropped the second-degree murder charge as key witnesses became unavailable, leaving the case unsolved.

Today, visitors at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex can join a bus tour that includes a simulated rocket test fire near historic launch pads.

The experience lets guests join a NASA engineer and AI assistant —Sōl— as they follow a countdown and watch a rocket engine test with interactive exhibits.

Colorado State University forecast the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be slightly above normal with 16 named storms, eight hurricanes and three major hurricanes — and they warn Florida has the highest chance of a storm tracking within 50 miles of its coast.

The Town of Melbourne Beach will hold a municipal election on November 4 to choose two at-large Commissioners for a three-year term.

Eligible candidates may qualify by picking up a nomination package at the Town Clerk's office from 12:00 p.m. on August 11 until 12:00 p.m. on August 15 + submitting a petition signed by 25 electors and a $41 fee.

At Tuesday, July 9, Melbourne City Council rejected a $10M fire station plan after Mayor Paul Alfrey argued that building on Jimmy Moore Park would remove needed green space—he proposed relocating the station to vacant land near the fairgrounds to save costs and protect parkland.

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.

Brian Kelley Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the rhythm and excitement of Brian Kelley live in concert.

EGAD Second Saturday Market

4-9 p.m. — Eau Gallie Arts District — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of local vendors, food trucks, and live music in the community.