Good morning, Melbourne.

SpaceX launched eight HIBLEO-4 replacement satellites from Cape Canaveral Saturday night, and a returning booster caused sonic booms across Brevard County.

Globalstar says the new satellites will support emergency communication services, while the next Falcon 9 launch is scheduled for Aug. 20.

Florida Tech hosted a ribbon cutting Wednesday morning for Crimson Crossing, a new six-story, 556-bed student housing complex built over 15 months at the northeast corner of Babcock Street (University Boulevard).

Guests toured the modern facility following the ceremony.

Today, as students start school, mental health experts advise families to help children recognize early signs of stress and use deep breathing and grounding techniques (such as pressing feet firmly to the floor) to ease anxiety while prioritizing routines, sleep, and limited social media use.

Merritt Island High football is set to contend for a state championship this fall as the Mustangs, led by senior quarterback Kevin Verpaele (32.4 average points last season), open the season Aug.

21 at Cocoa. Coach Tyler Murray said a blend of returners and transfers has strengthened the roster.

Area high school cross country teams gathered Saturday, Aug.

15 for the Wickham Park Jamboree. Local runner Eva McMenemy-Hoang won the girls race (Selah Vignier placed second) while Colin Hedgespeth took the boys title.

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