Good morning, Melbourne.

Kennedy Space Center is offering Brevard County residents one-day admission for $21 for adults and $16 for children as part of its Salute to Brevard promotion from Oct.

12 to Oct. 25. Tickets must be purchased on site and require proof of residency, while donations are welcomed.

Makoto Dressings, a family-owned business in Melbourne, will build a 70,000 sqft production facility opening in 2028 and expects to add 65 to 75 jobs.

The expansion aims to boost manufacturing capacity for its popular ginger dressing to serve growing grocery & foodservice demand nationwide.

Florida Tech students are flying their hydrogel experiment to the ISS on Tuesday, Oct.

13 from Cape Canaveral to test if the material can act as a flexible radiation shield for future space missions (the project has been in development for nearly two years).

Eastern Florida State College will host a Respiratory Care Program Open House (located at 3865 N.

Wickham Road, Bldg. 15, Room 122) on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., where attendees will see interactive lab demos and network with faculty and students.

Congressman Mike Haridopolos announced nearly $9M in federal funding for permanent supportive housing in Brevard County.

The award follows two years of local effort + it will boost housing options in Titusville and Melbourne for residents facing homelessness.

Local eateries are kicking off holiday celebrations with Causeway Diner now offering rotating free meals for kids and free desserts, while several restaurants plan Halloween specials next week including dinner events and pet events.

The promotions provide new ways for families and food lovers to celebrate seasonally in the community.

Today, Merritt Island and Eau Gallie will face off in a high school district football game at Eau Gallie in Melbourne with a 7 p.m. kickoff+ each team striving to extend its winning streak after strong early season play.