Good morning, Melbourne.

Today, Brevard Cultural Alliance is offering free sensory kits to help people with sensory sensitivities enjoy local arts events—kits include noise-reducing earmuffs, sunglasses, fidget tools, and a dry-erase board.

Families and arts organizations can request a kit to ease public outings.

Veteran comedian Jim Breuer will perform his 'Find The Funny Tour' at the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne on Friday, Nov.

6 at 8 p.m.+ Tickets are available on the official website.

Brevard Public Schools began the school year today as an A district and approved a new AI policy to guide safe tech use + will roll out the OpenGate weapons detection system at middle schools starting in October at Central Middle School and James Madison Middle School.

Brevard Public Schools start today across the county with over 70,000 students attending public schools plus 11,000 in private schools, increasing road traffic with numerous school buses and walking students.

Steve Wilson, a local broadcaster who shared his school memories, urged drivers to be extra cautious to help keep everyone safe.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic; one now has a 50 percent chance to develop into a tropical depression later this week.

Although neither system poses an immediate threat, residents should stay updated on local forecasts.

The City of Melbourne is investing $28.9 million to upgrade the D.B.

Lee and Grant Street Water Reclamation Facilities by replacing aging equipment + improving solids-handling systems with funding from a $5 million grant and state loan; construction began Sept. 26, 2024 and will finish by end of 2026.

Space Coast Transportation, Melbourne Police, and community partners held a stop-on-red campaign today at the Wickham Road and Eau Gallie Boulevard intersection, urging drivers to obey traffic signals ahead of school starting next week.

Space Coast Junior-Senior High football team, led by coach Jake Owens, looks to reclaim its state championship this fall by starting with a road test at Satellite on Aug.

13. The team features returning junior quarterback Zion Sandy and freshman running back Charlie Williams, building on an 11-2 season.

Adarian Dotson, a senior at Astronaut who had no football experience, became a key offensive lineman (originally focused on fishing and video games) and has committed to FIU to stay close to home while helping return his team to the playoffs.

After earning 14 state medals last season, high school boys swimmers and divers in Brevard County are gearing up for the new season; key athletes (including competitors from Melbourne High and Melbourne Central Catholic) promise strong local competition.