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Five white-nosed coati kits were born in April at Brevard Zoo as part of the Species Survival Plan and are now at the Rainforest Revealed area.

Zoo officials said Romi, caring for the group after Rita struggled with milk production, has introduced one male and one female kit to view.

Florida native Ariana Madix, host of Love Island USA, was nominated on July 8 for an Emmy in the Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program category.

Her nomination comes ahead of the Season 8 finale airing on July 12.

AccuWeather and Colorado State University updated their 2026 hurricane season forecasts on July 9, lowering the expected number of named storms while keeping hurricane and major hurricane counts the same, and they warned Florida of a high risk for rapid storm intensification from warm Atlantic waters.

NASA is calling on Central Florida volunteers to join a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation that could begin in August 2027 at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Applicants with STEM backgrounds must meet strict physical and psychological requirements and sign up now.

Parrish Medical Group has added board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Dwarka Nath (with 47 years of clinical experience) to its practice at Titus Landing in North Brevard; he is now accepting new patients.

Melbourne was named one of the top 25 cat-friendly cities by PetSmart, underscoring local support for cats (a nod to the community's pet-friendly culture).

Florida Today staff chose 17 favorite restaurants in Brevard where locals can enjoy meals from Mediterranean, Italian, burger, and seafood cuisines.

The list covers restaurants in Melbourne, Satellite Beach, and Cocoa Beach known for their good taste and relaxed vibes.

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.