Good morning, Melbourne.

SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites on Thursday, August 14 from Cape Canaveral—taking off at 8:29 a.m. from Launch Complex 40, and the company will launch another mission from the same site no earlier than 7:35 a.m. Saturday, August 16.

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday morning (8:29 a.m.) to deploy 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit and expand its global internet service.

Tropical Storm Erin (set to become the season's first hurricane today and to turn into a major storm by August 17) is gaining strength as it curves north away from Florida.

The National Hurricane Center is also tracking Invest 98L, which will move inland over northeastern Mexico or southern Texas by late today and may bring heavy rains.

Congressman Mike Haridopolos hosted the 2025 Human Trafficking Symposium (Thursday) at Eastern Florida State College where experts, law enforcement, advocates and survivors met to discuss ways to better spot and stop human trafficking in our community.

The symposium aimed to raise awareness and strengthen partnerships following 21,865 trafficking cases identified nationwide last year.

Brevard County reported two new dengue cases last week, bringing the total to eight locally acquired cases of breakbone fever.

County officials were puzzled by the unexpected rise and used mosquitofish—fish that eat mosquito larvae—and targeted spraying to control the outbreak.

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.