Good morning, Melbourne.

Brevard County schools approved a $1.54 billion budget that cuts spending by $79 million due to declining enrollment.

Superintendent Rendell said the district plans soft hiring freezes and selling vacant properties, while a sales surtax up for reapproval in November will fund building maintenance.

Florida offers guides from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the University of Florida to help local residents tell the difference between nonnative animals such as Burmese pythons and iguanas, and the public can report sightings using the hotline (1-888-483-4681) or online at IveGot1.org.

The Merritt Island Mustangs won 45-0 against the Astronaut War Eagles and improved their record to 4-0 with quarterback Kevin Verpaele throwing for 356 passing yards and four touchdowns; they will face Bishop Kenny on Sept.

18 at home.

At the Astronaut Invitational, Brevard high school runners recorded notable finishes — seven girls placed in the top 10 while Rockledge seniors posted top-five times in the boys race.