Good morning, Melbourne.

Brevard Public Schools voted on Aug.

12 to ban cellphones and electronic devices in all grades; the ban will begin in 30 days once the rules are finalized—officials say the change will help kids pay more attention and talk with each other, and studies show it may also lower bullying and improve grades.

Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane by August 17 as it shifts westward—then turns north away from Florida—and may bring rough surf and stronger rip currents along the Space Coast.

On Aug 12, the ULA Vulcan rocket carried national security satellites from Cape Canaveral for the U.S. Space Force.

The successful flight marked its first national security mission — a major step as ULA plans to replace Atlas V and Delta IV on future launches.

Rabbits with horn-like growths caused by the Shope papilloma virus were reported in Colorado—Florida has not seen any wild cases.

Experts advise not touching infected rabbits since the virus is not contagious to humans and note that five cases of a different rabbit virus have affected domestic rabbits since 2020.

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

Melbourne High School Football Game

7-11 p.m. — Melbourne High School — Admission varies — Catch the Melbourne varsity football team in action against Halifax Academy.

STPS Turtle Krawl 5K

7:30 AM – 12:00 PM — James H. Nance Park — Registration fee required — Support sea turtle conservation and enjoy a morning run in the beautiful Brevard County.

Melbourne, FL Book Publisher honored with induction into the Business Hall of Fame

Publify Press, Inc. is among a very small group of companies that have won the Best of Melbourne Award for four consecutive years. This distinction has qualified Publify Press, Inc. for the 2025 Melbourne Business Hall of Fame