Good morning, Melbourne.

Family Partnerships of Central Florida and Wings of Grace Ministries built Capernaum Place—an affordable, safe 24-unit home that will open in October in Melbourne to help foster youth aged 18 to 24 gain housing and life skills after leaving foster care.

Blue Origin's booster 'Never Tell Me the Odds' rolled from its Merritt Island facility to the Cape Canaveral launch pad on Oct.

8—Blue Origin will launch its New Glenn rocket next month to send NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars.

Today at Kennedy Space Center, the 188-foot Blue Origin New Glenn booster rolled past the press site—surprising onlookers—and is being readied for NASA’s November ESCAPADE mission to Mars.

SpaceX will launch Amazon Project Kuiper’s 28 satellites from Cape Canaveral today at 9:34 p.m.—the Falcon 9 rocket will send them into low-Earth orbit and its booster will aim to land on a drone ship if weather permits with backup opportunities until 11:48 p.m.

Space Prep is set to open a new commercial satellite integration and testing facility inside the Kennedy Space Center, making it easier for small and mid-sized innovators to reach space.

The facility will offer scalable services to support companies in meeting high launch readiness demands (Space).

The Melbourne Independent Film Festival will hold the world premiere of the documentary film “The Man Behind the Six Million Dollar Man: The Untold Story of Martin Caidin” on Saturday, Oct.

18 at 3:45 p.m. at the Oaks Theatre on Hibiscus behind the mall—this 90‑minute film explores Caidin’s early life and influence on modern bionics.

Heavy rain on Monday caused the Indian River Lagoon to spill into streets at Oak Point Retirement Community—raising flood and beach erosion concerns across the county.

Showers and downpours are expected today and Friday, and residents in lower areas may need to use sandbags to keep water out of their homes.

Apollo Gardens in Titusville faces funding delays for its $75 million housing project for elderly homeless people and those with disabilities after a federal judge blocked HUD’s grant awards—constraining progress until the lawsuit is resolved.

Brevard County high school sports results from October 6 to 10 show key wins and losses in bowling, golf, swimming and volleyball — teams such as Melbourne, West Shore, MCC and Space Coast posted notable scores as coaches emailed final results to Florida Today.

Holy Trinity volleyball beat Brevard HEAT 25-15, 25-17, and 25-19 in a straight-sets match on Tuesday in Melbourne.

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.

Florida’s Hottest Reggae Night

7 p.m. – Midnight — Nomads Canteen FL — Check out three premier reggae acts, Cloud9 Vibes, Floridaze, and The Rip for an unforgettable showcase of island rhythms.