Good morning, Melbourne.

The Storm Ready Sundae Social will be held this Thursday at 6th Avenue Boat Ramp, where visitors can learn storm preparedness plus enjoy a fun sundae twist.

Attendees should avoid the park's south section, which is closed for safety.

From July 17 to 23, local events in Brevard offer fun indoor and outdoor activities, with an evening concert by the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra in Suntree on July 18 and a Science Sunday at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne on July 19.

Confirm updates + ticket details with each host.

Eastern Florida State College will launch hands-on career and technical programs this Fall for local students and job seekers.

The flexible courses offer options to transfer, earn certificates, or enter the workforce in health and public safety fields.

Residents in Suntree are opposing a rezoning request that could allow an 82-townhome development on 17 acres by changing agricultural zoning to residential; over 550 neighbors have signed a petition voicing concerns about increased traffic + lack of sidewalks as the proposal heads to a planning board review in August.

Social Security benefits will rise by 3.7% in 2027, adding about $74 per month to typical $2,000 checks, though rising Medicare and drug costs may cancel out some of the gain for over 5 million Floridians.

This would be the largest increase since 2022, analysts say.

Florida has confirmed 50 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1 and experts warn the number may be higher due to a six-week reporting lag; the parasite, linked to raw produce, has affected over 20 counties including Lee, Miami-Dade and Broward.

Residents are advised to seek care if severe diarrhea occurs.

Health First at Viera Hospital performed Brevard County’s first robotic-assisted reverse shoulder replacement using the Mako SmartRobotics system.

Patient Sherry, who suffered chronic shoulder pain, is now recovering and looks forward to returning to her normal activities.

Bobby Freeman of the McCoy Freeman Group at Compass launched a free resource center to help Space Coast families plan assisted living transitions early.

The guide offers a five-step timeline & will soon include tips on preparing, marketing, and selling homes.

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.