Good morning, Melbourne.

The 9th Annual Be A Buddy 5K & Family Health Expo is set for Saturday, Oct.

17, starting at 8 a.m. at Field of Dreams in West Melbourne, featuring a 5K race, free Kids Run, and activities benefiting the Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development.

The Canaveral Port Authority launched its Junior Ambassadors Program today with 17 high school students touring the port and meeting with Port leaders to learn about maritime careers — a program that offers hands-on career insights to Brevard County students.

Melbourne Fire Station 75 will be renamed for Lt. Robert Best Sr. on Friday, Oct.

16 at 10:30 a.m. at 151 E. University Blvd. The City Council approved the change on Sept. 23 to honor his 27 years of service (he was the first African American lieutenant) in the department.

Fresh From Florida offers a recipe for red snapper & charred avocado that uses seafood and produce grown locally, available between Oct. and June.

The step-by-step guide helps local readers prepare a fresh dish that supports Florida farmers.

Former Eastern Florida State College soccer players Bunny Shaw and Katie Lockwood face off in a Women’s Super League match today at 8:30 a.m. in Manchester, England; Shaw leads Manchester City with four goals while Lockwood seeks her team’s first win for Charlton Athletic (both shone in college).

Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers beat previously undefeated Wildwood 54 to 14 in a Class 1A, District 6 matchup that shifted control in the league.

The win showcased the team's balanced play + strong defense and offense.

The Cocoa Tigers beat Heritage 56-17 on Sept.

25 on the strength of sophomore Kadin Claflin-Coy's four touchdown passes + are preparing for their district game at The First Academy; Melbourne Central Catholic clinched its district title with a 54-14 win over Wildwood and will host Rockledge on Oct. 2.

Legendary baseball star Tim Wakefield was inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame in May 2012 at the Melbourne Campus of Eastern Florida State College, where he thanked coaches, family and fans in front of a sold-out crowd — a moment he described as his greatest honor.