Good morning, Melbourne.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will launch 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday morning between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.—the booster will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX will use a ship named Youll Thank Me Later to transport Starships from Starbase, Texas to Cape Canaveral.

The company will launch Starship from Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39A as soon as next year+ local officials are preparing for increased sonic booms and road closures.

West Melbourne School for Science finished a 12,450-square-foot expansion that adds new indoor STEAM labs, art and music classrooms, and an outdoor garden space for hands-on learning—built in partnership with Brevard Public Schools and architects to support growing enrollment and flexible lessons.

Eastern Florida State College said welding student Renee Ringer got a $4,000 scholarship from NAWIC Space Coast Chapter and Boys Electrical Contractors—this support helps her work toward welding certification and meet growing local job needs.

Brevard County commissioners are weighing asking voters to approve a gas tax increase of 1 to 5 cents per gallon to raise an extra $3.8 million per year for road repairs — rising construction costs have cut planned work from 50 miles of resurfacing last year to 40 miles next year and road reconstruction from 7.5 to 5 miles. A referendum could appear on the ballot in 2026.

Michele Delaune, a local teacher and friend, spoke about the deep loss felt when her best friend Samantha Owens lost her daughter, eight-year-old Olivia Owens, to DIPG in December 2023—Olivia’s memory lives on during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Brevard County high school sports from Sept.

15-19 delivered competitive results in girls golf and volleyball—Viera players outscored Bayside and Merritt Island won a tough five-set match against Holy Trinity.

Eastern Florida State College's freshman volleyball player Leyre Arroyo Sanchez from Madrid, Spain was named FCSAA Division I Offensive Player of the Week after setting a school record with 24 kills against Daytona State College last Saturday.

She is averaging 3.36 kills per set this season — the Titans will host Hillsborough Community College in a Citrus Conference match on Saturday afternoon at Titan Field House.

In week 4 of prep football, Cocoa Tigers won 37 to 0 over Heritage while Eau Gallie lost a close game and other teams like Merritt Island and Titusville earned key wins in Brevard County.

Updated rankings set exciting week 5 matchups — teams will adjust their play before their next games.

Indialantic residents Jackson Bjorklund and Caleb Kinnear competed in the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Championship Regatta held September 13–14 in Charleston, SC as freshmen representing the University of Miami and Rollins College—Kinnear said it was special to sail with his longtime friend from the same hometown. The event brought top collegiate sailors together from schools including Rollins and the University of Miami.

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.

Salsa Dance Night: Havana Nights

6-9:30 p.m. — Venezia Wine Veranda — $10 at the door — Experience Cuban rhythm with a Salsa class followed by social dancing and delicious culinary specials.

Boo at the Zoo

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Brevard Zoo — Included with Zoo admission — Experience a Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, themed activities, and spooky music.

Rock & Roll Revue: Autumn Boogie

7-10 p.m. — Eau Gallie Civic Center — $15 — Dance to the catchy tunes of a fabulous 12-piece Rock & Roll band this autumn.

Melbourne Annual Fall Art and Craft Expo

10 AM – 6 PM — Wickham Park — Festival admission details unknown — Explore over 300 booths featuring local art, crafts, and live music.

Florida Tech Homecoming 2-Mile Run/Walk

5:30 p.m. — Florida Institute of Technology — Proceeds benefit the Panther Fund — Participate in this community-focused run and support Florida Tech alumni.