Good morning, Melbourne.

A prayer vigil in Titusville will be held Thursday, July 30 at 5 p.m. at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church (801 Dummitt Ave) to show support for Crosley Green as his attorneys ask the state to correct his parole date error ahead of a hearing next week.

The Brevard Humane Society will host its 15th Annual Tuxes & Tails Gala: Wicked Fur Good on Saturday, Aug.

22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral; the event will feature dinner, acrobatics, live auction and entertainment to benefit homeless pets.

Brevard Zoo announced that three-year-old Masai giraffe Tisa is pregnant and is being closely watched as she awaits her first calf (the zoo’s second giraffe pregnancy this year with Kumi also expecting).

Zoo teams plan to monitor both pregnancies and care for the animals before the calves join the herd.

Brevard Public Schools approved a new artificial intelligence policy Tuesday that sets clear guidelines for classroom AI use and protects student privacy.

The policy calls for administrative approval + teacher oversight to ensure AI supplements traditional teaching without altering state standards.

A singed osprey found on May 29 near a Blue Origin test site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is recovering at Florida Wildlife Hospital in Palm Shores; officials say the bird’s burns may be from the May 28 explosion or electrocution from power lines.

Sea Turtle Conservancy received a multi-year grant to help coastal properties in Brevard County upgrade to wildlife-friendly lighting (reducing hatchling disorientation and lowering energy costs).

The nonprofit will offer on-site evaluations and cover up to 100% of upgrade costs.

Researchers report that leprosy cases in central Florida are rising, especially in Brevard County without traditional risk factors such as armadillo exposure.

Local doctors urge residents who spend long hours outdoors to watch for symptoms & seek prompt treatment.

A Health First expert, DeAnn Collins, said that while AI tools (such as ChatGPT) offer help to track habits and support mental wellness, they should only supplement professional care and not replace sessions with a licensed therapist.

Collins advised residents to use these tools with moderation to ensure support remains personal.

Eastern Florida State College men's soccer season starts with away games on Aug.

21 at USC Lancaster and Aug. 23 at USC Sumter—followed by a home opener on Aug. 28 at Orlando Health Stadium. The season continues with Texas matchups and conference play leading to the Region 8 tournament final on Nov. 1.

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.