Melbourne/Melbourne Beach Top Stories
By MARIE POTTER
April 1, 2026
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Viewers gathered on the beach Wednesday to watch the launch of Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Artemis mission to orbit the moon.The rocket launched at 6:35 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center, sending astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Police on Wednesday arrested and charged a man in connection with the death of Albert Swann, a runner who was struck by a vehicle during the Florida Marathon event, according to the Melbourne Police Department.Officers responded at approximately 7:36 a.m. Feb. 8, 2026, to the area ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A Brevard County grand jury indicted a Palm Bay man on charges including first-degree murder in the 2025 shooting death of a 2-year-old girl and the wounding of two adults, according to Melbourne police.According to a Melbourne Police Department news release, investigators ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation has updated two traffic advisories to reflect that planned ramp closures on Interstate 95 may be adjusted in coordination with the upcoming Artemis II launch.According to the Florida Department of Transportation, “FDOT is coordinating ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne has launched a new emergency notification system to deliver time-sensitive alerts, particularly those related to water service, as it transitions from its previous provider.According to the City of Melbourne, “The City of Melbourne is now using the AlertBrevard ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Residents in the Melbourne area can see the Artemis II rocket launch this week, with a tentative liftoff scheduled between 6:24 p.m. and 8:24 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. NASA lists additional launch opportunities through April 6 in a media advisory.“Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution advancing a major comprehensive plan amendment for a 120.65-acre site tied to the proposed 811 single family lots called “The Pines West PUD” residential development.The site lies east of St. Johns Heritage Parkway, south ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Niche released its 2026 Best Places to Live in America rankings Monday, grading Melbourne an A- and Melbourne Beach an A+ overall.Melbourne ranked No. 13 among the best places to live in Brevard County with an overall A-, according to the report. Melbourne Beach ranked No. 2 in the ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, March 27Harvest & General Store Days at Verdi EcoSchool; 1851 Highland Avenue, Melbourne; 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.The Prince of Egypt; The Henegar Center, 625 E New Haven ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey on Tuesday proclaimed April 2026 as “Water Conservation Month” during a City Council meeting.Alfrey said the designation highlights the importance of protecting water resources and increasing public awareness during April, which the state identifies as a ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance on second reading allowing Wholeness Ministries/Still Waters Brevard to operate a vocational school on church property.The property sits on the south side of Aurora Road, east and west of Ferndale Avenue, and west ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Dorothy “Ms. Dot” Linson of Melbourne will receive the 2026 Service Act Award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society as part of its Citizen Honors Awards on March 25, according to a society press release.The society stated that five individuals and one nonprofit organization ...
MELBOURNE, FL – City Manager’s Activity Reports for February 2025 and February 2026 show increases in both police and fire services provided by the city. The two reports compare public safety activity for the same month each year.How Did Police Activity Change?Police responded to 8,762 calls for ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council on March 10 rejected an ordinance that would have dissolved the city’s Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board (BEEB).City Clerk Kevin McKeown said staff drafted the ordinance and invited all remaining board members to attend the meeting. McKeown also ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, March 20Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne; 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.The Prince of Egypt; The Henegar Center, 625 E New ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council reached consensus March 10 to advance the Downtown Melbourne Core Streetscape Project, directing staff to begin the design procurement process before bringing a contract back for approval.At the meeting, the city’s Community Development Department ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Crowds gathered in downtown Melbourne for the 27th annual Meg O’Malley’s St. Patrick’s Fest.Organizers held the event Saturday, March 14, Sunday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 17. The event featured live music, along with food and drinks, throughout the downtown area.
PALM SHORES, FL — Closed sales of single-family homes in Brevard County declined in February compared with a year earlier, while townhouse and condo sales increased, according to data released Monday by the Space Coast Association of Realtors.What Happened in the Single-Family Home Market?Closed ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne officials will hold a public meeting on April 20 to gather resident input on locating the replacement Fire Station 72 at Jimmy Moore Park, according to City Manager Jenni Lamb's report from last Tuesday's City Council meeting.Lamb said in a memo to the Melbourne City ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council unanimously approved a $299,048 task order to design the Holmes Park Public Plaza Space, a planned new park and gathering space in downtown Melbourne, during its Tuesday meeting.The council approved a task order for Kimley-Horn and Associates to create the ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Brevard Zoo in Melbourne will host Illumi-Nature, a nighttime event featuring over 1,000 illuminated sculptures, from March 13 to May 10. The event, designed to provide "a magical experience," will run daily from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. through March 29 and on select Thursdays through ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, March 13Adult Overnight; Brevard Zoo, 8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne; 6 p.m. – March 14 9 a.m.The Prince of Egypt; The Henegar Center, 625 E New Haven Ave., ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – A crash at the intersection of US-1 and Main Street in Brevard County at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday killed a 66-year-old Melbourne woman and injured several others, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.A woman from Melbourne driving a 2021 Kia Seltos was turning left from Main ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Several roads in Melbourne will have lane closures or traffic restrictions throughout March while crews perform utility work and construction, according to the City of Melbourne.March 9–13: The outside northbound lane of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between W. New Haven ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne police and emergency medical personnel revived a man with naloxone (Narcan) after officers found him unconscious in a running vehicle late Saturday, leading to his arrest on fentanyl and DUI-related charges, according to a Melbourne police affidavit.Police responded around ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL– Melbourne Beach commissioners voted Wednesday to continue defending the town in a lawsuit involving public records requests filed by a company in which the mayor is a principal.Mayor Allison Dennington said at the beginning of the meeting that she had a conflict of interest ...
MELBOURNE, FL – IMAGE Studios Salon Suites opened Friday in Melbourne’s Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the district’s monthly First Friday Art Walk.The new business at 1520 Highland Ave. offers salon suites for independent beauty and wellness professionals who ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- The Melbourne Beach Town Commission held a workshop Wednesday to discuss whether non-ad valorem assessments could help fund fire protection services and other municipal needs.Commissioners reviewed how the funding mechanism works and discussed next steps, including hiring a ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, March 6First Friday Art Walk; EGAD, Melbourne; 5:30 – 9:30The Prince of Egypt; The Henegar Center, 625 E New Haven Ave., Melbourne; 8 p.m.Food Truck Friday; 2300 Judge ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne city leaders said they are preparing to consider possible safety regulations for electric bicycles after the issue was raised during the Feb. 24 City Council meeting.Vice Mayor and District 6 Council Member Julie Kennedy raised concerns about the safety of fast-moving ...