Melbourne/Melbourne Beach Top Stories
By TAPINTO MELBOURNE/MELBOURNE BEACH STAFF
September 28, 2025
MELBOURNE, FL - The City of Melbourne announced several changes to its 2025-2026 fiscal budget during its latest meeting on Wednesday. Millage rates are expected to increase in 2026 to 7.0012, a 7.07% increase from 2025 and an 11.4% increase over the rolled-back rate. The rate increase is ...
MELBOURNE, FL - The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is implementing safety and operational improvements on U.S. 1 (State Road 5) from Myers Drive to the Crane Creek bridge in Melbourne and Palm Bay, the City of Melbourne announced Friday. Lane closures are scheduled for September 28 ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, September 26Dreamland Miniature Golf; Derek Gores Gallery, 1418 Highland Ave., Melbourne; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.R&B/Soul Night with SWAAG ft. Brian "BeeAllen" Hancock; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne; 7 p.m. – 11:30 ...
MELBOURNE, FL - Space Coast Pride Festival and Parade is returning to Melbourne on Saturday. The parade will start at 11 a.m. in downtown Melbourne. The Festival will run from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and feature drag queens and kings, local artisans, food and drink vendors, live music and entertainment, ...
MELBOURNE, FL – September 24, 1924 – The new Melbourne Hotel opened this week on South Harbour City Boulevard with a dinner dance attended by more than 250 guests.What Marked the Grand Opening of the Melbourne Hotel?The historic building on South Harbour City Boulevard had its grand opening in ...
MELBOURNE, FL - The City of Melbourne Parks, Recreation & Golf is hosting a pumpkin hunt for adults on October 17. The event features music, games, prizes, and snacks. It will be held at the Crane Community Center from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $18 per person. Participants must be 18 years ...
PALM SHORES, FL - Brevard County’s housing market experienced a decline in home sales and a rise in available inventory and pending sales in August 2025, according to data released Monday by the Space Coast Association of REALTORS.How did the single-family home market perform?Closed sales are down ...
MELBOURNE, FL - Gas line work will be performed on the Post Road right of way on Monday, September 22, and Tuesday, September 23, the City of Melbourne announced. All work will be performed at night and requires a lane shift of the Post Road eastbound travel lanes between Archer Lane and Robin Hood ...
MELBOURNE, FL - National Night Out is making its return to Melbourne on October 7. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carver Park, located at 1092 Swan Street. Activities will be available for all ages, including axe throwing, a bounce house, and other entertainment ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, September 19Dreamland Miniature Golf; Derek Gores Gallery, 1418 Highland Ave., Melbourne; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.Pirate Social; Foo Bar, 816 E New Haven Ave., Melbourne; 4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Glow in the Dark Pickleball; Eau Gallie ...
MELBOURNE, FL – At the Sept. 11 City Council meeting, the council approved the conversion of four tennis courts into 12 pickleball courts at Jimmy Moore Park.Why is Melbourne converting tennis courts to pickleball courts?According to the City Manager’s Item Report, Jimmy Moore Park, located at 2810 ...
MELBOURNE, FL – September 17, 1924 - New power lines were installed in Eau Gallie on this date in 1924, marking the final step in Melbourne’s effort to secure full electrical service. Residents learned that the city would begin receiving 24-hour electricity by Oct. 1, 1924.How did Melbourne receive ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – A pickup truck struck a golf cart from behind Monday night in Melbourne Beach, killing the golf cart driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.What led to the fatal crash on A1A in Melbourne Beach?The crash happened at 9:32 p.m. at State Road A1A and Normandy Place. Both ...
MELBOURNE, FL — Melbourne’s brick-colored crosswalks meet current state and federal roadway standards, according to City Manager Jenni Lamb’s report submitted for the Sept. 11 regular city council meeting.Are Melbourne’s brick-colored crosswalks compliant with regulations?Lamb reported that the ...
MELBOURNE, FL — Authorities released updated details Sunday after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Melbourne left three people dead and several others injured. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) confirmed three people died, and several others were injured in the crash, which occurred on ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 95 near Wickham Road early Sunday, resulting in three confirmed deaths and multiple injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.What do investigators know about the crash so far?The Florida Highway Patrol ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – The Melbourne Beach Town Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to interview four candidates for the interim town manager position during its first special town commission meeting that evening.Who will contact references and when will interviews take place?After narrowing the ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A man who died in a motorcycle crash Thursday morning was an employee of Melbourne’s Public Works and Utilities Department, City Manager Jenni Lamb confirmed during a city council meeting that evening.Earlier in the day, Melbourne police identified the victim as Roy Breault, 50, of ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, September 12Dreamland Miniature Golf; Derek Gores Gallery, 1418 Highland Ave., Melbourne; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.Helluva Party presents: Millennial Homecoming; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne; 8 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.Saturday, ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A motorcyclist died Thursday morning in a crash involving an SUV at the intersection of Eau Gallie Boulevard and Stewart Avenue, according to the Melbourne Police Department.What happened in the Melbourne motorcycle crash?At approximately 6:31 a.m. on September 11, 2025, Melbourne ...
EVANSTON, IL – On Wednesday, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced its list of Semifinalists for the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, naming 21 high school students from Melbourne among those recognized.Who are the Melbourne students recognized as National Merit ...
MELBOURNE, FL — September 10, 1924 — Melbourne anticipated celebrating National Defense Day, designated for Sept. 12 and observed nationwide.Why did Melbourne take part in National Defense Day?The national holiday was created to recognize the mobilization of the country. Not every state or city ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Residents near Riverview Park raised concerns about large group homeless feedings during the Aug. 26 City Council meeting and questioned why the issue hadn’t appeared on an agenda since it was discussed at the July 22 meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, City Attorney Adam ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A 31-year-old Cocoa man was arrested early Friday in Melbourne after deputies found cocaine hidden in his sock during a traffic stop, according to an arrest affidavit.Why was Archibal Clarke arrested?Deputies with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office arrested Archibal Bertfield ...
MELBOURNE, FL — At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Melbourne Orlando International Airport issued an update regarding the Space Coast Honor Flight arrival. The flight is now expected to arrive around 10:30 p.m.
MELBOURNE, FL – A male Grévy’s zebra foal made his first public appearance at Brevard Zoo’s Expedition Africa habitat on Thursday, one month after his birth on Aug. 4.The foal, named Bolt, was confirmed to be healthy during a neonatal exam by the zoo’s veterinary team, according to an announcement ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne Airport Authority and the City of Melbourne have approved a $28 million land acquisition to expand Melbourne Orlando International Airport, planning to support long-term economic growth and aviation development.What land was acquired and why?The Melbourne Airport ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, September 5Dreamland Miniature Golf; Derek Gores Gallery, 1418 Highland Ave., Melbourne; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.Food Truck Friday; 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne; 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.First Friday Art Walk; Eau Gallie Arts ...
UPDATE: The Melbourne Honor Flight Arrival has been delayed to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to a news release issued Saturday at 2 p.m.MELBOURNE, FL — Community members are invited to welcome home 50 local veterans returning from a day in Washington, D.C., as part of the Space Coast Honor ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Police issued an update Tuesday on a shooting that killed a 2-year-old child and injured two adults on August 29 at a home on Poplar Lane in Melbourne.Melbourne Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at 904 Poplar Lane at approximately 10:51 p.m. Upon arrival, officers ...