Good morning, Melbourne.

Jon Scott Santy was elected president of the SPCA of Brevard and will apply his experience as CEO of Atlantic Group Real Estate to boost fundraising + operations, help open Wagmore Playcare in November at the SPCA administrative building on 425 Cheney Highway in Titusville, and launch a mobile spay/neuter program next.

On Oct. 24, Eckerd Connects Family Services and 55 volunteers offered free washing and drying at five area laundromats (including Post Road Laundromat in Melbourne), helping 111 Brevard families with more than 1,762 loads to ease household costs.

A 6-month-old kitten named Aurora, thrown from a moving car this summer into oncoming Brevard traffic, recovered after months of veterinary care and moved in with the Melbourne couple who rescued her (Sam and Elyssa Pecora).

Brevard's half-cent sales tax is funding cleanup and habitat projects for the Indian River Lagoon, and chamber leaders say it is protecting billions in local jobs, regional growth, and quality of life.

Dangerous surf, life-threatening rip currents, and coastal flooding will continue along the Atlantic coast through Sunday evening, with waves up to 10 feet and flood warnings on the St. Johns River; avoid the beaches and do not enter the ocean, and boaters should reconsider going out (Treasure Coast to Brevard).

The hurricane season runs through Nov.

30, and while the chance of a November hurricane is low in Florida, history shows it can happen (three since 1900, most recently Nicole in 2022), so residents should stay weather-aware and keep basic preparedness plans updated.

The Town has temporarily suspended its Recreational Beach Fire Program due to ongoing beach erosion and elevated surf and will reassess conditions before deciding whether to resume for the remainder of the season.

For questions, contact Fire Chief Gavin Brown at (321) 724-1736.

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County advised Friday, Oct.

30 that people should avoid water activities at Sebastian Inlet North State Park (9700 South Highway A1A) after Oct. 28 tests found Enterococcus above state limits; the advisory stays until levels drop and updates are on FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.

Florida reported 60 more locally acquired dengue cases in the week ending Oct.

24, raising the 2026 total to 485 (385 in Hillsborough), and Brevard is under a mosquito-borne illness advisory as health officials urge residents to drain standing water, use repellent, and avoid peak mosquito hours.

Melbourne Central Catholic beat Heritage (60 to 28) to improve to 7-1, while Heritage's season ended at 5-5.

Merritt Island finished the regular season undefeated with a 37-0 win over Viera, and the school released game highlights featuring the Mustangs' scoring drives and defensive shutout.