Good morning, Melbourne.

Relativity Space plans a major Space Coast expansion to create thousands of high-paying jobs by 2034, building a new rocket facility and extending test and launch sites at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral while Space Florida signs a UK deal to boost aerospace research + innovation.

Shark Week 2026 starts Sunday, July 26 at 8 p.m. on Discovery Channel, airing three shows nightly until Aug.

1 and streaming on Discovery+ and HBO Max. Florida led U.S. shark bite numbers in 2025 (11 cases, 44% of total), so swimmers should follow safety tips in peak shark season.

On Tuesday, Brevard County School Board adopted new guidelines to manage AI use in classrooms and protect student data (all AI tools must receive administrative review and teacher verification).

The policy also plans for an online portal and task force for future oversight.

Tropical Storm Bertha formed on July 20 and is expected to bring heavy rainfall & storm surge to Florida this week as the National Hurricane Center reviews updated spaghetti models for its forecast track.

Due to recent rainfall delaying wastewater improvements, county crews will close a section of North Riverside Drive just north of Alamanda Court beginning Monday, July 27 for about one week, with intermittent single-lane closures expected through September (detour routes are clearly marked).

Eastern Florida State College women’s volleyball released its Fall schedule with tournaments starting Aug.

21 at Trinity Valley and Texas events, and a home opener set for Sept. 19 at Titan Field House (free admission).

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.