Good morning, Melbourne.

Two Florida Publix stores sold winning lottery tickets for billion-dollar jackpots—one in Melbourne Beach for a 2016 $1.586 billion Powerball win and another in Neptune Beach for a 2023 $1.58 billion Mega Millions win—earning each a $100,000 bonus commission from the Florida Lottery.

Brevard County law enforcement arrested multiple suspects on August 5 and 6 on charges that include battery, drug possession, theft, and other offenses — with arrests occurring in Titusville, Palm Bay, Melbourne, and Cocoa — and all suspects remain presumed innocent until proven guilty.

On Friday, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said his office found no evidence that missing 18-year-old Giovonni Pelletier had been in Brevard County after he was last seen in Manatee County, and interviews with three local young men along with a salvage yard investigation — which revealed rusted brake pads — showed no link to the teen.

Viera High's boys golf team received championship rings on Friday, Aug.

8 after winning the 2024 state title with a score of 591 over Lakewood Ranch and Ponte Vedra. The Hawks will defend their title in the season starting Monday, Aug. 18 — a strong boost from their proven teamwork.

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