Melbourne/Melbourne Beach Top Stories
By TAPINTO MELBOURNE/MELBOURNE BEACH STAFF
September 2, 2025
MELBOURNE, FL — A 230-pound loggerhead sea turtle named June Cleaver will be released back into the ocean Wednesday after two months of rehabilitation at Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center.When and where will June Cleaver be released?June Cleaver will be released on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 4 ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne residents made 1,421 contacts to Florida 2-1-1 in August to connect with critical services, according to data from 211counts.org. What services do Melbourne residents need most?Housing and shelter assistance accounted for the highest number of contacts, totaling 458 ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council formally recognized September as National Suicide Prevention Month during its Tuesday, Aug. 26, meeting, with Mayor Paul Alfrey presenting a proclamation to the Space Coast Health Foundation.Who received the proclamation?Johnette Grindling, CEO of ...
MELBOURNE, FL – August 31, 1926 – Two major developments made news in Melbourne in 1926: the city officially began registering voters locally, and officials recognized that the water supply was inadequate to meet the city’s rapid growth.How Did Melbourne Begin Registering Voters?Before 1926, ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne City Council reached consensus Tuesday to move forward with a five-year plan to raise water and wastewater rates beginning in 2026, citing inflation, infrastructure needs and the loss of a major customer.What are the proposed rate increases?The proposed increases include ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne lifted a boil water advisory on Friday confirming the water is safe to drink.Why was the advisory lifted?In an announcement made around 12:20 p.m. on Friday, the city stated, “The boil water notice issued on August 28 is hereby rescinded following the ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, August 29Dreamland Miniature Golf; Derek Gores Gallery, 1418 Highland Ave., Melbourne; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.Health Workshop; Your Family Chiropractor, 520 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne; 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.Lend Me A Soprano; ...
UPDATE: This advisory has been lifted.MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne issued a Boil Water Notice around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, affecting all customers connected to its water system due to E. coli bacteria found in one routine sample point at 1215 Sun Circle East, Melbourne, on August 28, ...
MELBOURNE, FL — The City of Melbourne will host Indian River Lagoon Day on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Front Street Park, 2210 Front Street. The event is free and open to the public.What is Indian River Lagoon Day?The City of Melbourne, the City of West Melbourne, the Brevard County ...
UPDATE: In a Wednesday announcement, the city confirmed the addition of several activities resuming at the Joseph N. Davis Community Center. On Friday, Aug. 29, the schedule includes Pickleball from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Open Gym from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m., Beginners Pickleball from 5:30 to 8 p.m., and ...
MELBOURNE, FL — A West Melbourne man was arrested on Sunday by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office after his vehicle rolled into a patrol car while he was unresponsive behind the wheel near the I-95 southbound off-ramp and Highway 192, according to the arrest affidavit.What led to the ...
MELBOURNE, FL - TAPinto Melbourne/Melbourne Beach now offers readers a new way to engage every day with our games section, featuring puzzles that challenge your mind while giving you a fun break from your daily routine.For puzzle lovers, our Sudoku games are available in easy, medium and hard ...
MELBOURNE, FL – CITA Rescue Mission, a longtime faith-based nonprofit in Melbourne, plans to expand its facilities to meet growing needs among individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction, according to Executive Director Buddy Morrow.What is CITA and how does it operate?Founded in 1969 by ...
PALM SHORES, FL — Brevard County’s housing market experienced a decline in home sales and a rise in available inventory in July 2025, according to data released Thursday by the Space Coast Association of REALTORS.How did the single-family home market perform?Closed sales of single-family homes ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, August 22Two-Day Indoor Rummage Sale; Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne; 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.Dreamland Miniature Golf; Derek Gores Gallery, 1418 Highland Ave., Melbourne; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.Health Workshop; Your ...
MELBOURNE, FL — August 22, 1925 - Florida’s Major Highway Initiatives map highlighted Melbourne’s “future greatness” in 1925, recognizing the city’s central location in the state’s expanding road system.Why was Melbourne considered a central part of Florida’s highways?Major highway construction in ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – The Melbourne Beach Town Commission approved four candidates on Wednesday during a special meeting to run for two open seats in the upcoming November 2025 election.Who are the candidates running for Melbourne Beach Town Commission?The four approved candidates are:Terry ...
MELBOURNE, FL – West Shore Junior/Senior High School is ranked No. 57 nationally and No. 5 in Florida, according to the 2025–2026 Best High Schools rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.How did other Melbourne schools perform in the rankings?Three other public high schools in ...
MELBOURNE, FL — Brevard Zoo will offer free admission to children 11 and under throughout September when accompanied by a paying Florida resident adult, according to a press release distributed on Monday.No more than three children may be admitted for free per paying adult, and the offer is valid ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance on August 12 to amend Chapter 20 of the City Code and the Melbourne Downtown Redevelopment Plan, allowing the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to identify and fund programs and projects through its ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A Melbourne Police officer arrested a West Melbourne man on Thursday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than 16 pounds of marijuana and over $12,000 in cash, according to an arrest report.What led to the arrest?On Aug. 14, 2025, Officer Jacob Dial conducted a traffic ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council voted Tuesday to raise the salaries of the mayor and council members following a scheduled five-year compensation review mandated by city code.The vote continued a discussion that began during the council’s July 22 meeting.The council approved a motion to ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, August 15Health Workshop; Your Family Chiropractor, 520 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne; 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.Dreamland Miniature Golf; Derek Gores Gallery, 1418 Highland Ave., Melbourne; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.The Flavor Experience – ...
MELBOURNE, FL — A man was arrested Wednesday evening after police said he engaged in lewd conduct in front of children at a Melbourne playground and attempted to flee officers.What led to the arrest at Oxford Ridge Playground?Sergeant Benjamin Slover of the Melbourne Police Department said in a ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL – On August 5, Rep. Monique Miller of Florida House District 13 sent a letter requesting that the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC) direct the Auditor General to conduct an operational audit of the City of Melbourne Beach.Why is an audit being requested for Melbourne ...
MELBOURNE, FL – August 13, 1924 – The Melbourne City Council approved a $175,000 plan to construct the city’s first water and sewer systems, while local newspapers sparked a statewide debate over whether residents should be called “Floridians” or “Floridans.”How did Melbourne first get a water and ...
CLERMONT, FL – According to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) news release Friday, Jason Sadler of the Melbourne Beach Police Department graduated from the Florida Leadership Academy as part of Class 60.What is the Florida Leadership Academy?The Florida Criminal Justice Executive ...
MELBOURNE, FL — Melbourne city officials will present a proposed plan to improve Downtown Melbourne parking during the City Council meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at City Hall, 900 E. Strawbridge Ave.What will the City Council discuss?According to a city announcement, the ...
MELBOURNE, FL — Monday, August 11, is the first day of school for Brevard Public Schools, and local authorities are urging drivers to use extra caution during school travel times.What are police and officials advising drivers to do?Sergeant Slover of the Melbourne Police Department reminded the ...
UPDATE: Rebecca Ruth Rankle-Engleby has been located in good health according to a Melbourne Police News Release.MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne Police Department issued a Purple Alert on Saturday as they investigate the disappearance of 63-year-old Rebecca Ruth Rankle-Engleby.Where was Rebecca ...