Good morning, Melbourne.

Publix has released its holiday season limited-edition ice cream flavors, including Eggnog, Peppermint Stick, and Pumpkin Pie, available in half+gallon and pint sizes.

Shoppers in Melbourne can try these new treats as Brevard County experiences near-90 temperatures.

On September 25, 2025, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched a batch of Amazon satellites from Cape Canaveral as residents in Melbourne watched its bright ascent — a sign of rising commercial space activity along our coast.

NASA’s IMAP mission launched on Sept 24 from Kennedy Space Center and SpaceX with ULA conducted back-to-back rocket launches on Sept 25 from Cape Canaveral, while Amazon added JetBlue as a customer for its Kuiper satellite network and scientists proposed nuclear measures to deflect asteroid 2024 YR4—Blue Origin also announced plans to expand its Titusville facility and toured its New Glenn rocket factory on Merritt Island.

On October 15 and 16, the Melbourne Community Orchestra will perform Fantastical Voyages, a free magical concert series, at the Melbourne Auditorium—625 Hibiscus Boulevard.

The concerts will feature imaginative pieces such as Rimsky-Korsakov’s Snow Maiden and Prokofiev’s Cinderella Suite with a dance performance by Satellite High School’s Lexie Fieberg.

Brevard County Fire Rescue warned area beaches that Tropical Storm Imelda will bring dangerous rip currents and large surf throughout the week — lifeguards and officials urged residents and visitors to obey flag warnings and stay near lifeguard towers.

Today, the National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Humberto will not hit but will cause dangerous rip currents and high surf along Florida beaches—Tropical Storm Imelda is set to turn away from the coast.

Officials urge residents to review evacuation plans and secure disaster supplies as conditions evolve.

Scientists say that seagrass north of Port St. John in the Indian River Lagoon is starting to recover—though results are still mixed and more study is needed to confirm the trend.

Three Health First surgeons—Dr. Paul Keller specializing in spine surgery, Dr. Scott Miller in hip surgery, and Dr. Brent Stephens in shoulder surgery—have been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Leading Doctors for 2025, with Keller earning his honor for the second consecutive year.

Local shelters in Brevard County are offering a variety of pets for adoption—dogs, cats and small animals—to residents looking for a new companion.

Interested adopters can visit local facilities to meet the animals soon.

This fall, top slowpitch softball teams are gathering at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera to compete in world tournaments—some events, like the Women’s A & B and Men’s A & B contests, open today while others run through November.

The competition will feature over 500 teams and nearly 10,000 players and fans, showing elite play at every matchup.

Eau Gallie stayed at the top after a close win on Senior Night against Titusville—Merritt Island came back from a 17-point deficit for a road win while Melbourne nearly beat Osceola and set up tough upcoming games.

The nominees for the PuroClean of Melbourne Boys Athlete of the Week for September 22-27 have been announced—recognizing local high school athletes and setting the stage for the upcoming award selection.

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.

2nd Annual Art and Craft Show

12-6 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Suggested $5 donation — Shop local crafts and enjoy live performances in a community celebration.

Networking Happy Hour in Melbourne, Florida

5-7 p.m. — Nomads Canteen FL — Free entry — Sip and socialize while building valuable connections with fellow small business owners.

4th Friday Starry Nights

4-8 p.m. — Max K. Rodes Park — Free entry — Explore an artisan market under the stars with local crafts and food trucks while enjoying live DJ music.

Helping Seniors Car Raffle Grand Drawing

1-4 p.m. — American Muscle Car Museum — $25 for one ticket or $100 for five — Experience a family-friendly afternoon while trying to win a new car and enjoying classic automotive displays.

40th Annual Space Coast State Fair

5-10 p.m. — Space Coast Daily Park — Admission included but rides are extra — Experience the largest family fair in Brevard with shows and unlimited rides.