Good morning, Melbourne.

On Thursday, July 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Community Center will host a meeting on severe weather and hurricane preparedness — residents will enjoy ice cream from the Volunteer Firefighters and listen to talks from NWS Melbourne, Brevard EOC, Waste Pro and town officials.

SpaceX sent 29 Starlink satellites into orbit at 5:10 a.m. today from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (cloud cover posed no hindrance to the launch), reinforcing the company's drive to expand global connectivity.

Brevard Public Schools will resume classes on Monday, Aug.

10; district officials encourage families to plan for the 2026-27 school year with scheduled breaks + workdays. Residents are advised to prepare for appointments, shopping, and vacations as the new calendar unfolds.

Brevard Zoo and Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital teamed up to treat Sophia, a 140-pound loggerhead turtle rescued in May from the Indian River Lagoon, by safely removing fishing hooks and providing care (the zoo’s largest patient this year).

Millright Apartments Phase 2 will add nearly 500 new units near Kennedy Space Center with rents from $1,685 (secured with $35.6M financing) to boost housing options for local residents.

Riverside Realty clinched the Brevard Super Senior Softball championship yesterday with an 18-4 record while leading the league in scoring and limiting runs.

Managed by Edgar Dommar, the team outpaced the Orioles with strong figures (Culligan hit .907, and Gonzales drove 10 home runs).

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.