Good morning, Melbourne.

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Agent Kevin Morris, killed in the line of duty, will be laid to rest with full Law Enforcement Honors on Saturday, Oct.

17 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Melbourne (2955 Minton Road) as community members gather despite expected traffic delays.

Palm Bay's Evans Center will reopen this Saturday, Oct.

17, at 11 a.m. at 1361 Florida Avenue under new management with a reopening ceremony and Q&A session (highlighting its history) plus an evening Global Diversity Awareness event from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Attorney Mark Ingram (a partner at Corridor Legal) joined the board at Groundswell Startups at 2412 Irwin Street in Melbourne to support local tech innovators.

His broad industry background spans software, aerospace and health sciences.

Canaveral Port Authority turned over ceremonial keys for Truck 52, a 75-foot Pierce Velocity ladder truck, to Eastern Florida State College today at Port Canaveral & it will support hands-on firefighter training at the college’s Fire Training Center.

Florida Tech researchers are using a federal grant to help a lower-income Melbourne neighborhood by planting native plants & conducting energy audits that train local youth in energy efficiency.

The project east of Florida Tech’s campus on University Boulevard aims to cut urban heat and lower energy bills.

Four rescued manatees flew from Ohio zoos back to Florida this week; three reached Brevard Zoo + one arrived at Jacksonville Zoo, where they will remain until they weigh over 600 lbs for a planned winter release.

Florida health officials reported on Oct.

15 that warming coastal waters have led to 30 Vibrio vulnificus cases with five deaths, and they warn people with open wounds to avoid brackish water and undercooked seafood (especially those at higher risk).

Ken Mistele, a 64-year-old cancer patient from Indialantic, met nurse navigator Jennifer Kennedy for the first time at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center on Wednesday.

He thanked her for her ongoing support during his chemotherapy and radiation treatment (a key part of his care), which eased his daily challenges.

Holy Trinity swept Edgewood in the District 5-2A Tournament final to clinch its fifth straight state playoff appearance + the win boosts local pride as the team prepares for state playoffs.

The Eastern Florida State College women’s tennis team had a perfect first day at the ITA Cup in Rome, Georgia.

Mariia Ponochovna won a 6-0, 6-0 singles match and paired with Abigail Wheeler in doubles, advancing to the quarterfinals (10 a.m. singles, 3 p.m. doubles).

Heritage started Week 9 of high school football on Oct.

15 in Port St. Lucie, while on Oct. 16 four games will be played in Brevard County — featuring Eau Gallie against Titusville in District 8-3A. Florida Today will track the live scores from the games.