Good morning, Melbourne.

Blue Origin has grown its workforce to over 4,500 on the Space Coast and is rebuilding after a May rocket explosion.

A groundbreaking ceremony yesterday marked the start of constructing a $160 million payload processing facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, which will open early (2028).

Brevard Public Schools launched its Partners in Education program today, gathering over 60 business partners and 100 school coordinators from every district school.

Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell and board member Katye Campbell praised the event — noting it builds strong community support for local schools.

Invest 97L is expected to develop into Tropical Storm Edouard today as it nears coastal Louisiana & upper Texas.

Its moisture may bring heavy rain and gusty winds along Florida’s coast.

AccuWeather forecasters say Tropical Storm Dolly's remnants could redevelop near Florida later this week, possibly bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to coastal areas (forecast details pending).

Local residents are advised to monitor weather updates for any changes that could affect Labor Day plans.

Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization will conduct a traffic safety study this week in Melbourne Beach to gather data that will guide improvements near routes to Gemini Elementary; the study focuses on streets south of Ocean Avenue and north of Gemini Elementary.

No Florida rocket launches are planned this week following SpaceX’s Sunday, Aug.

30 launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Cape Canaveral. The next scheduled launch is set for Sept. 29 at Launch Complex 40 (per Florida’s Visit Space Coast webpage).

Brevard County high school teams are set to snap into action this fall week from Aug.

31 to Sept. 5, featuring golf duals, football games, volleyball tournaments as well as cross country meets at local venues. Check local listings for specific times and sites.

Voting is open at 321preps.com & floridatoday.com until noon on Sept.

3 for Brevard County Boys Athlete of the Week for Aug. 24-29, with nominees including Melbourne's Ethan Griffa. Coaches and athletic directors may email weekly nominations for future selections.

Voting is open at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com for Brevard Girls Athlete of the Week covering Aug.

24-29 (nominees include Addi Casey, Gwen Cotham, Olivia Davis, Esther Dobbin and Kristalyn Wright), with votes accepted until noon on Thursday, Sept. 3.