Good morning, Melbourne.

The Collagen Co., founded in Melbourne, says its Glow Shakes combine protein, collagen, fiber, vitamins and minerals in one meal replacement.

One Florida customer reported losing 29.2 pounds after replacing two meals a day with the shakes as part of a protein-forward routine.

Jim and Trisha Frazier have sold Grimaldi Candy Company, the Brevard County chocolatier they owned for 14 years; the new owner and sale terms were not announced.

Eastern Florida State College’s Cyber Titans earned third place in the Fourth Annual Florida College System Cybersecurity Competition, finishing among 17 teams in a virtual cyber range (team led by Assistant Professor Nicole Dyess included Jason Beck, Ryan Bryant, Andrew Klinsic, and Christen Stone).

Brevard Public Schools announced it will install OpenGate weapons-detection systems in all middle schools, starting at Central Middle in Melbourne, with the district rolling them out over the next few months and finishing by March (systems let students walk through without removing items).

A Florida Tech study found muck is more harmful to the Indian River Lagoon than previously thought, threatening local wildlife and water quality in the estuary.

Coastal flood warnings and high-surf advisories remain in effect along the east coast as king tides, strong northeasterly winds, and onshore rain are expected this week, producing 7 to 11 feet breaking waves, hazardous rip currents, moderate to major beach erosion, and tidal flooding at high tides.

Satellite Beach closed all beach crossovers after heavy erosion and king tides on Sunday, and officials say the crossovers will remain closed while they assess dune and shoreline damage as the county monitors conditions.

Brevard County voters will decide in November whether to renew the Save Our Indian River Lagoon half cent sales tax to keep funding projects that removed excess nutrients, restored seagrass, and protected manatees and local jobs (the original program generated about $58 million a year and funded 403 projects).

Brevard County commissioners unanimously approved a new land authority that will use newly approved beach fees to buy and conserve land on the southern barrier island to protect South Brevard beaches.

Free SHINE Medicare counseling is being offered across Central Florida from Oct.

27–Nov. 9 at libraries, recreation centers, and county offices to help residents review plans before open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Key 2027 changes include a Part D out-of-pocket cap rising to $2,400 and a maximum Part D deductible of $700.

Readers can vote for the Brevard Girls Athlete of the Week for Oct.

19-24 through noon on Thursday, Oct. 29 (vote at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com); nominees include bowlers, swimmers, cross-country and volleyball standouts from Titusville, Viera, Melbourne and more. Coaches can nominate weekly by emailing athletes' accomplishments by 10 a.m. Sunday.