Good morning, Melbourne.

Brevard County is offering dogs and cats for adoption during the week of Oct.

6 on the Space Coast+ local shelters are hosting events to help families find a new pet.

Crosswinds Youth Services is hosting its 27th Annual Great Brevard Duck Race on Saturday, Oct 11 at 3:30 p.m. The event will stream live on Space Coast Daily and each $10 duck adoption will help provide emergency shelter and crisis counseling to vulnerable youth in Brevard County.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch today from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to send 28 Starlink satellites into orbit — the liftoff is timed after the Harvest supermoon peak and follows a week-long delay due to Tropical Storm Imelda.

The 45th Weather Squadron forecasts a 65% chance of favorable conditions at liftoff.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport finalized a $28 million purchase of a 176-acre piece of land next to its airfield and plans to attract a new aeronautical facility.

Officials said the move will create jobs and bring hundreds of millions in investment.

Brevard Public Schools announced that 25 schools earned Schools of Excellence for the 2024-2025 academic year after meeting state standards for good scores and student success.

The award honors top performance at schools like Viera High School and West Shore Jr-Sr High School.

Brevard beaches are eroding after a week of rough wind and waves that have worn down dunes at South Patrick Shores—where damage is worst—and along Satellite Beach at Grant Avenue.

County officials say the coast will recover naturally even as high tides later this week may increase the erosion.

Today, the National Hurricane Center is tracking Invest 95L in the Atlantic—expected to develop into Tropical Storm Jerry with a 50% chance in 48 hours and a 70% chance by next week—and forecasters predict heavy rain and dangerous marine conditions for Brevard although the storm will likely pass east of the U.S.

Recent offshore storms and a King Tide caused severe beach erosion at Grant Ave beach access in Satellite Beach—thousands of Sea Oats and tons of sand for dune restoration were lost while drop-offs of two to three feet formed and washed away turtle nests, exposing Sea Oats' root systems.

Readers can vote online for the PuroClean of Melbourne Girls Athlete of the Week for performances from Sept.29-Oct.4 using 321preps.com and floridatoday.com.

Voting remains open until noon on Thursday, Oct.9—coaches and athletic directors can send nominations with athletes’ accomplishments by 10 a.m. on Sunday.

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.