Good morning, Melbourne.

Khan the Jaguar, born in Jacksonville in 2013 and moved to Birmingham Zoo in 2017—has arrived at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne where he will soon be paired with a female jaguar.

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 carrying two O3b mPOWER satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — scheduled for a 5 p.m. EDT liftoff on Monday, July 21 — to boost SES's broadband network.

The booster will try to land on a drone ship in the Atlantic as weather is closely monitored for summer showers.

Khan the Jaguar, who turns 12 today, has been moved from Birmingham Zoo to Brevard Zoo in Melbourne as part of a Species Survival Plan to pair him with 5-year-old Lua — a move meant to help conserve this near-threatened species.

The zoo said Khan will gradually be introduced to his new home — joining two other jaguars already residing there.

Brevard County Public Works and FDOT District 5 completed a $76K signal upgrade at the busy intersection of Palm Bay Road and Babcock Street in half the planned time, finishing on July 13.

The project fixed hurricane damage vulnerabilities—ensuring the intersection runs safely for heavy daily traffic.

After more than a year of gridlock, Brevard County and its firefighters agreed on a new contract that raises wages for EMTs and paramedics by 16% to 22%—a move meant to help with staffing issues.

County commissioners will vote on the deal on July 22—while concerns over work-life balance and 80 vacancies persist.

Brevard County firefighters will receive significant pay raises under a new three-year contract approved by union members with increases ranging from 6% to 21% and fire medics’ starting salary rising from $52,000 to $68,000—this deal aims to address recent staffing shortages caused by resignations amid low morale. The agreement follows a year of tense negotiations between the union and county officials.

The Perseid meteor shower started on July 17 and will run until August 23, with experts saying the peak on August 12 may show 50 to 75 meteors per hour although a bright moon may lessen fireball views.

Local stargazers are advised to find dark spots and let their eyes adjust for 20 minutes — a tip for best viewing — to fully enjoy the event.

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.

Classic Albums Live: Ziggy Stardust Tribute

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket information available — Experience the iconic sounds of Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust in a live tribute show.