Good morning, Melbourne.

The 40th Annual Space Coast State Fair, Halloween edition, opens today at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera with a free haunted house, unlimited rides, and family-ready shows.

Vendors can now apply to join this major event that runs through November 16—tickets offer day-specific pricing.

Food pantries across Brevard are busy as more residents (including working families and veterans) turn to them for help amid concerns that SNAP benefits will not arrive in November due to the ongoing government shutdown.

The South Brevard Sharing Center in Melbourne is stocking shelves (while 211 Brevard has received over 2,400 food assistance requests since January 1) to support those facing rising costs for groceries.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new $10 million IDEAS Institute—an effort that underlines its push for innovative education and a strong academic future.

On October 29th, the county launched an online portal for residents affected by flooding to request free help with mud removal, ruined furniture, and damp drywall (homeowners must submit a single request with their contact details, household information, and photos of the damage).

The service connects residents with volunteer groups as floodwaters affected many parts of the area.

Breast cancer survivor Stanna Bobbitt, a 66-year-old from West Melbourne, celebrated over four years of being cancer-free at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Oct.

25 at The Avenue Viera—where over 5,000 people joined the event and Health First Cancer Institute sponsored the fundraiser.

Today, the final week of the FHSAA regular season in Brevard County features six high school football games—key matchups include Astronaut versus Titusville for the Henry H.

Hudson Trophy and Cocoa versus Rockledge in the annual BBQ Bowl. Heritage, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Merritt Island also host games as teams prepare for playoffs starting November 14th.

St. Edward's volleyball team won a 4-1 match over Brevard HEAT to secure a spot in the state Class 1A championship round — they will now prepare for the state tournament.

The FHSAA board will vote on Monday, November 3 on a plan to reduce high school football classes from eight to six—changing the season to eight games followed by a new district tournament—set to start in 2026.

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.

Trusts Made Simple: A Smarter Way to Protect Your Family and Assets

10:00 AM – 11:30 PM — One Senior Place — Free entry — Learn how trusts can simplify estate planning and protect your assets in this informative session with a Q&A.