Good morning, Melbourne.

Laundry of Love will be held Saturday, Oct.

18 from 9 a.m. to noon at three locations—Cocoa at 1224 Dixon Avenue, Titusville at 616 S. Park Avenue and Melbourne at 1844 Post Road. Families receive free laundry services with donated detergent, fabric softener and bleach, easing daily expenses for those in need.

SpaceX launched 24 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral today at 9:58 p.m. after nor-easter delays, and the Falcon 9 booster landed safely on a drone ship in the Atlantic—this mission marked the third time the project has launched while a Starlink mission is set for early Thursday.

On Friday, a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral—killing 35 and leading officials to euthanize 13 injured birds while interviewing a suspect and collecting evidence, with one bird surviving the ordeal.

Elvis tribute artist Jack Smink will join the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra for Classic Broadway & Elvis on Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m. at Riverside Presbyterian in Cocoa Beach, and the concert will feature Broadway favorites and hits from Elvis Presley with $35 advance tickets and $40 at the door.

Today Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School in Merritt Island is hosting Team 801's Sponsor Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the robotics lab—students will show current projects and explain how sponsor support helps the robotics program while refreshments are served.

EFSC held its grand opening today for the new Center for Innovative Technology Education on the Melbourne campus (31,500 square-foot, $20 million).

Melbourne Beach’s Chauncey Robinson won the $5,000 Ron Jon Men’s Pro while Indialantic’s Daya McCart won the equal-paying Women’s Pro at Cocoa Beach during the three-day NKF Rich Salick Pro-Am Surf Festival—where five Brevard County surfers competed and funds were raised for the National Kidney Foundation of Florida.

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.

LightWork Therapy and Recovery Event

7:00 PM — 705 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL — Sold Out — Experience a fun painting class with local artist G-Susan Ricci in a creative atmosphere.