Good morning, Melbourne.

Two southbound lanes of I-95 near Citrus Boulevard were closed after a dump truck towing a loader damaged the overpass at Mile Marker 206 — the truck continued on while another vehicle was hit by falling concrete and the crash remains under investigation.

SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 with 28 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral today at 7:15 a.m.—the booster will later land on the droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean.

A Florida man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly slammed his small dog to the ground — he also headbutted a patrol car and threatened deputies at Gator's Dockside in Port Canaveral before being taken to jail.

Melbourne Police responded to a shooting report at 904 Poplar Lane on Aug 29 at 10:51 p.m.—finding a 2-year-old child dead and two related adults critically injured—while the investigation continues.

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned residents of scam text messages that appear to come from banks and ask if they made a purchase (the texts may include links) and urged using official bank numbers to verify any claims.

Week 2 high school football on the Space Coast was delayed by rain and lightning — teams played under changing conditions as weather led to late starts and unexpected finishes.

Melbourne lost 42-21 to Merritt Island while Eau Gallie edged Rockledge 23-14 — teams will prepare for their next matchups.

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.

Community Health Talk

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Sandpiper Room — Free entry — Explore community health topics through interactive discussions and activities led by health professionals.

Do It For P Community Health Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Carver Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate community wellness with free health resources and education aimed at promoting overall well-being.

Let’s Gravel!

7-11 a.m. — Three Forks Conservation Area — Free entry — Enjoy a challenging 50-mile ride with hydration and nutrition provided by Trek of Melbourne Florida.

Oktoberfest & Puptoberfest

11 a.m.–10 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate with your pups at a day full of festive fun, live music, and tasty local brews.