Good morning, Melbourne.

Northrop Grumman dedicated a new 300,000 sqft facility (Building 250) at the airport that houses 17 secure labs for advanced aircraft design.

Construction continues today along NASA Boulevard as crews install a traffic signal to improve safety.

Port Canaveral has started a $95 million expansion of Cruise Terminal 10, and the renovated facility is set to complete in November 2027 + the project will allow the terminal to handle larger cruise ships carrying up to 6,700 passengers with modern upgrades.

A new $21 million River Stone Day School will soon open in Rockledge to serve Brevard County special needs students with specialized learning spaces.

Colorado State University (CSU) released its forecast on Aug.

5 that predicts a below-normal hurricane season, yet Florida remains most at risk as some counties face 20% chance of a storm tracking within 50 miles. Residents are urged to prepare since one landfall could mark an active season.

Experts and polls show that in Florida, permanent standard time would shift summer mornings one hour earlier while permanent daylight saving time would mean darker fall and winter mornings.

Residents are watching H.R. 139 (which aims to end twice-yearly clock changes) as debates over health and routines grow.

Florida's back-to-school tax holiday started on July 20 and runs until Aug.

20, offering tax-free shopping on school supplies, clothing and computers that meet set price caps (including items from thrift stores) as most districts begin classes on Aug. 10.

The SCTPO teamed with Melbourne Police & Fire Departments & community partners on Aug.

6 at West Eau Gallie Blvd and North Wickham Road to promote the Always Stop on Red message as part of National Stop on Red Week, Aug. 2-8.

The Florida Department of Health confirmed two new Hansen’s disease cases in Brevard County on Aug.

6, raising the county total to three & the state tally to 19 this year. Health officials noted the rare illness remains hard to spread and is curable with a course of antibiotics.

The Florida Department of Health reported 14 Vibrio vulnificus cases in 2026, including one in Brevard County (a local concern) and one death in Palm Beach County; residents are urged to avoid raw oysters and protect open wounds from brackish water.

Florida Tech women’s soccer team is ranked preseason No. 1 in Division II after winning its first national title in Dec.

2025 (marking its third preseason poll appearance) and will open the season with a rematch against Franklin Pierce on Aug. 27.