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Local gardeners can boost soil health by adding organic matter (top dressing lawns) and beneficial microbes to improve water quality and nutrient cycling.

Experts advise re-mineralizing with volcanic rock powder and increasing plant diversity to promote robust growth in yards.

Satellite football shut out Tradition Prep 53-0 on Oct.

22 and finished the regular season with a 9-0 record.

Jmariyae Robinson, a senior wide receiver and former Cocoa High standout, became Missouri State's all-time leader in receptions with 165 catches.

The Brevard County product is nearing records in receiving yards and touchdowns — a milestone that marks his steady rise in college football.

The Melbourne Municipal Band rebrands to Melbourne BandWorks with a free concert on Nov.

4 at the Melbourne Auditorium. Later this week, interactive art displays open at Cocoa Library, a pirate themed event starts at Green Gables on Oct. 30, and Cocoa Village hosts a pet costume contest on Oct. 31.

Five Brevard County volleyball teams will battle in regional semifinals on Oct.

24; four matches are held in Brevard and one in Viera. Merritt Island Christian faces Brevard HEAT for their fourth meeting as all teams aim for a spot in the regional finals.

The FWC wrapped up its summer-long Lionfish Challenge after 533 divers removed a record 36,187 lionfish from Florida’s waters — a boost over last year’s totals while winners earned titles like Lionfish King and Queen as the effort helped protect local marine ecosystems.

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey joined Serene Harbor's annual Pinwheels for Prevention event in Rockledge this week to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The event encourages community support and urges locals to wear purple to honor survivors.

This week, Brevard-area stores offer budget-friendly deals on proteins and seasonal produce to help families build dinners like pork loin tacos and salmon with roasted vegetables; deals run Oct.

21-27 (check local store pricing).