Good morning, Melbourne.

Hundreds gathered Saturday night at Melbourne Orlando International Airport to welcome home Brevard County veterans returning from the Space Coast Honor Flight mission to Washington DC.

An unexpected flight delay from Baltimore and Florida weather extended the celebration.

Merritt Island’s historic Haulover Canal, used since 1606 by Indians and explorers to move canoes between Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River, remains important as NASA replaced its two-lane drawbridge for larger freight and boat traffic.

Local readers say that rising costs, insurance worries and storms are making Florida less attractive for retirement.

They point to overcrowding and high taxes as key issues that may affect the quality of life for future retirees.

Space Coast Daily broadcast live from Margarita Island (455 E Eau Gallie Blvd) in Indian Harbour Beach, showcasing popular Mexican dishes, margaritas, football events, and a special fall drink menu.

The restaurant thanked loyal customers and highlighted its expansion across Merritt Island, Viera, and Indian Harbour Beach.

Today at 6 p.m., Rockledge Raiders will host Spruce Creek at McLarty Stadium in a make-up Monday Night Football game rescheduled from August 28 after weather delays.

Fans can watch live on Space Coast Daily's Facebook and YouTube as Orville Susong and Zane Garcia call the game.

Eastern Florida State College's men's golf team (the Titans) will compete in the PDI Shootout today at the PGA National Championship course in Palm Beach Gardens at 8:30 a.m. The team, ranked 10th in the Bushnell/Golfweek NJCAA Division I Preseason Coaches Poll, faces competition from four-year schools.

Eastern Florida State College men’s soccer team won 8 to 0 in Alabama on Saturday afternoon as coach Bart Sasnett earned his 250th win.

The Titans will play at home Tuesday at 7 p.m. for Region 8 Conference action against No. 1 Daytona State College at Orlando Health Stadium.