Good morning, Melbourne.

St. Francis Hospice will host its 4th Annual DASH in Life 5K Run/Walk at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center on Merritt Island on November 8 at 7:30 a.m.—the event will benefit the We Honor Veterans Program and include a ceremony to recognize Veterans.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the SpainSat NG-II mission today at 9:30 p.m. from Launch Complex 40, sending two satellites for Spanish military communications into orbit.

The booster was expended for extra fuel while the rocket's eastward path remained visible along the coast despite cloud cover.

Wendy Nastasi of Holy Trinity was voted Brevard's Teacher of the Week by readers in the Florida Today poll.

The poll accepts nominations from educators across local schools and remains open indefinitely for future selections.

The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Melissa will intensify rapidly, becoming a hurricane today and a major hurricane tomorrow, plus it is expected to remain well east of town with only a 5% chance of outer bands touching us.

Residents are advised to keep updated as forecasters monitor any shifts in the storm's path.

Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Kristine Zonka (a health officer and former county commissioner) to the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees and reappointed Ronald Howse (the board chair first named in 2015) for another four-year term.

Howse has helped expand college programs for a growing high-tech workforce while Zonka brings public health expertise to support students.

The Florida Department of Children and Families said that if the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits will not be distributed in November while October benefits remain unaffected.

New SNAP applications will be processed, but eligible households will have to wait for federal funding to return before receiving payments.

The Viera Hawks hosted the Melbourne Bulldogs in a high school football rivalry game that kicked off at 7 p.m. Friday—an event that had playoff implications as both teams built on strong wins.

The Hawks, at 5-3, and the Bulldogs, at 6-2, came off 41-14 and 49-7 victories respectively—setting the stage for a pivotal late-season contest.

Friday, Oct. 24 saw Cocoa win the District 6-2A title by beating Astronaut 38–3, and teams such as Bayside, Holy Trinity, Space Coast, and Viera also won key games—Melbourne lost 7–24 to Viera while Merritt Island Christian celebrated a senior night win.

Other contests, including Titusville’s 42–0 over Palm Bay and a District 6-4A title win by New Smyrna Beach, set the stage for next week’s matchups.

Brevard County sports radio broadcaster Caleb Brown fell from 20 feet at a youth football game on October 24 and is recovering—he said he hopes to return to work soon.

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.

Tim Hawkins Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Calvary Chapel Melbourne — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with laughter from the hilarious Tim Hawkins.

Rocky Water Brew Fest 2025

1-5 p.m. — Eau Gallie Square Park — Free parking — Sample the finest craft beers from small breweries across Florida.

Chevy Chase Live Q&A

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Celebrate holiday cheer with a screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and a Q&A with Chevy Chase.