Good morning, Melbourne.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral on Oct.

9 at 9:34 p.m. ET carrying 24 Project Kuiper broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit (weather permitting). Residents can view the nighttime launch from select beaches and parks (following posted rules).

Eastern Florida State College Theatre Department will present I Never Saw Another Butterfly at the EFSC Cocoa Campus stage on October 24, October 25, and October 26 — advance tickets cost $15 and free admission is offered to EFSC and Brevard Public School students with valid ID.

Directed by Selena Ambush, the play is based on the poetry of Jewish children in Prague and addresses themes of hope and loss.

Florida homeowners near the Indian River experienced flooding from a King Tide that left yards saturated and the only road for several subdivisions flooded—county officials say funding challenges have delayed plans to fix the roadway.

The National Hurricane Center said a low-pressure area in the Atlantic will likely become Tropical Storm Jerry soon—forecasters expect it to form in the next 48 hours and send strong swells and dangerous surf to our coast.

Models show the storm tracking west-northwest before possibly turning north.

Space Systems Command awarded Blue Origin a $78.25 million contract to build a new payload processing facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to boost launch capacity on the Space Coast — the company will finish construction by 2028 to support more launch providers and increase mission readiness. The award comes as part of the Space Force’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with industry — helping improve both national security and commercial launch operations.

NASA and Blue Origin are preparing to send twin ESCAPADE spacecraft to study Mars' solar wind later this fall from Kennedy Space Center — Blue Origin will launch its second New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 36 and more details will be shared soon.

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket for the KF-03 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station tomorrow at 9:34 p.m. ET—if needed, a backup launch will occur on October 10 and the reused first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Due to the government shutdown, visitors in Brevard County face restrictions as some federally funded sites like Canaveral National Seashore have closed their gates and staffed facilities.

Outdoor areas at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge remain open for trails and wildlife drives—services such as restrooms, trash collection and educational programs are not available.

Florida Tech Athletics reinstates paid entry for non-members by charging $10 for adults 18—54, $7 for adults 55 or older, and $5 for non-student attendees while continuing to offer free entry for students, faculty, staff and young children.

Director Jamie Joss said ticket revenue will fund new concessions and game day improvements—student-athletes worry that the fee may reduce future attendance.

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.

Puppy Pals Live

7:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — $30 — Enjoy an action-packed show featuring rescued dogs performing incredible tricks and hilarious stunts.