Good morning, Melbourne.

Joshua, a 12-year-old boy, suffered a concussion when he fell from his scooter near Eau Gallie Boulevard (Croton Road) on his ride home from school and received immediate help from bystanders, prompting his mother to urge helmet use for all riders.

Today, Florida Power and Light announced its solar portfolio has expanded to 120 centers across Florida, saving customers over $1.3 billion and powering more than 1.5 million homes as 12 new centers are added this year + agrivoltaics pilots support local agriculture.

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 today at 5:33 a.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 29 Starlink satellites and possibly producing a colorful 'space jellyfish' effect 5.5 minutes after liftoff.

Federal forecasters say fall in Florida is expected to remain warm due to strong El Niño — even though occasional cold snaps may occur — as high-pressure systems keep summer heat lingering; cooler days may arrive later in the southern tier.

Florida health officials proposed removing the Hepatitis B, chicken pox, Hib and pneumococcal vaccines from school entry requirements and expanding exemptions to include moral and ethical beliefs; the rule (approved on Aug.

20) begins a 21-day public comment period.

Health First earned three Community Choice Awards—its Health Plans scored as top in Health Plan Provider, Viera Hospital was selected in Hospital/Medical Center, and Health First Home Care won in Home Health Services.

The honors follow customer votes from 158 categories across the county.

Chick-fil-A introduced its limited-time Chicken & Waffles sandwich to its fall menu on Aug.

24 at several Melbourne sites including 3865 N. Wickham Road (Eastern Florida State College) and will serve it with seasonal treats until Nov. 14.

Voting is open for the girls athlete of the week award from Aug.

17-22 with ballots available online at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com. Voting will close at noon on Thursday, Aug. 27 — coaches and athletic directors may submit nominations for future weeks.

Residents can vote for the Melbourne Boys Athlete of the Week by visiting 321preps.com (or floridatoday.com) for athletes nominated for the week of Aug.

17-22. Voting closes at noon on Thursday, Aug. 27, and coaches may email nominations by 10 a.m. each Sunday.

Eastern Florida State College named Rio Narita and Maja Lundin as Orlando Health Student-Athletes of the Week for undefeated weekends ending Aug.

23, as Narita scored in both men's matches + Lundin provided key assists in South Carolina. The men’s team hosts Millenia Atlantic University Friday at 6:00 p.m.

Melbourne football Bulldogs beat Heritage 35+10 on Friday, Aug.

21 during Week 1 of the FHSAA season, as several games faced weather delays. The Bulldogs will face Merritt Island next week.