Good morning, Melbourne.

Local free and low-cost events on the Space Coast offer family fun and music this week—starting today with First Friday at Wickham Park and Cocoa Beach Friday Fest on July 11 and continuing with concerts at Melbourne Auditorium on July 16 and 17 and at Harbor City Baptist Church on July 13; organizers advise checking schedules as event details may change.

FHP reported that a fatal collision occurred Thursday morning when a car driven by a 90-year-old motorist (who said they had a green light) struck a 77-year-old bicyclist at the intersection of North Wickham Road and Stadium Parkway, leading to a temporary closure as investigators examined the scene.

Jeff Abramowski, a Melbourne man, spent over 20 years in prison after being convicted for a murder he did not commit and his 23-year quest for freedom continues as he fights to clear his name.

Colleen Middlebrooks will serve as the new Executive Director of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation effective July 30—after an extensive nationwide search—and she comes with over 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience from her role as Vice President of Development at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation. She will now lead efforts to support STEM education and honor America's space pioneers.

Brevard Zoo welcomed an 11-year-old jaguar named Khan from Birmingham Zoo to help conserve near-threatened jaguars—he is now adjusting to his new habitat.

Khan will be paired with new addition Lua once he acclimates—setting up a controlled introduction for zoo visitors.

NASA and SpaceX are getting ready to send Crew-11 from Florida's Space Coast as soon as July 31 (part of the Commercial Crew Program) to the International Space Station in a mission marking 25 years of people living and working in space.

The four crew members, including two NASA astronauts, a Japanese astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut, are finishing training and final checks ahead of launch.

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.