Good morning, Melbourne.

The Tristen Karun Wright Memorial Foundation has announced a 5K run/walk to honor fallen Air Force hero SSgt.

Tristen Karun Wright; the event will take place Saturday, Aug. 15 at Max K. Rodes Park Community Center in West Melbourne at 8 a.m. Families and participants of all ages are invited.

Military members, veterans, & their families in Melbourne can now access exclusive savings on streaming subscriptions like Peacock & Paramount+ and phone plans from T-Mobile, Verizon, & AT&T; discounts require verification via ID.me or GovX.

HOPE for Brevard Adoption Center in Melbourne has taken in 147 cats from North Carolina shelters hit by Hurricane Helene and cares for about 100 local cats and kittens (check its web page or Facebook for fostering or adoption hours).

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 321 earned several state awards at the Florida Sheriff's Explorers Association conference last week, winning first-place honors in firearms and search competitions.

Explorer Lieutenant Dawson Gutowski was elected Vice President of the East and Central Region.

Dr. Paul Appleby (a fellowship-trained general and bariatric surgeon) now sees patients at Health First in Melbourne at 2222 S.

Harbor City Blvd., Suite 430, where he offers a personalized approach with clear guidance. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 321-344-8746.

Charles 'Phil' Smith, the first scholarship athlete at Eastern Florida State College (formerly Brevard Junior College), is now honored in the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame.

He excelled in multiple sports at Cocoa High, later coaching and teaching in local schools, leaving a lasting impact on our community.

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.