Good morning, Melbourne.

SpaceX launched its Starlink 10-30 satellite mission from Cape Canaveral on August 4 at 3:57 a.m.—delays from a lightning storm led personnel to seek shelter before the launch.

A Falcon 9 rocket will launch the KF-02 mission to deliver Amazon Kuiper satellites on August 7 from the same complex.

Melbourne police stopped a vehicle early on Aug 3 at Babcock Street and Eber Boulevard, seizing 189 grams of cocaine, 5 grams of MDMA, 2.7 pounds of marijuana, and a firearm while arresting 45-year-old Eduardo Altuna who now faces charges for drug trafficking, MDMA possession, marijuana distribution, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon—part of ongoing efforts to curb local drug activity.

Authorities are investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old Giovonni Pelletier, who left with his cousins around 1:30 a.m. on August 1 while en route to visit family and exited the vehicle near State Road 70 in Manatee County—officials from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office are working together to locate him.

Florida gas prices rose for the second week, reaching an average of $3.02 per gallon on Monday from $2.98 last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The price has increased about 15 cents since last month and is 12% lower than it was a year ago.

Brevard Public Schools welcomed teachers and staff on Friday — gathering for breakfast and team sessions — as they prepared for the upcoming 2025–2026 academic year; students will start classes on Monday, August 11 — school officials said.

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.

Open House

This magnificent Viera home will be open from 1-3pm on Saturday, August 23. Property address: 2228 Zuma Lane, Melbourne FL 32940