Melbourne/Melbourne Beach Top Stories
By MARIE POTTER
January 12, 2026
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne Regional Chamber on Thursday named Melbourne High School senior Wesley Petersen as its Young Adult of the Month during a presentation in Melbourne.The monthly recognition honors local students for academic and extracurricular achievements and includes a scholarship ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL - Two motorcyclists died Sunday morning after a collision with a sport utility vehicle at Micco Road and Babcock Street in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at 11:34 a.m. and involved two motorcycles and a Chevrolet Tahoe, the Florida ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL– Researchers surveyed sea turtle nests along South Reach Beach in 2025, according to data received Jan. 9, 2026, from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.South Reach Beach spans a 4.7-mile stretch of coastline from the ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Two Melbourne faith congregations combined volunteers and facilities to host families experiencing homelessness in the community.Temple Beth Sholom and Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church worked together to provide temporary housing, meals, and support for families in need, ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL– The Melbourne Beach Town Commission on Friday selected A. Marie Smith as the town’s new manager after interviewing four candidates during a special meeting.The selection follows a review process by the commission and fills the town manager position previously held on an interim ...
Things to Do in and Around Melbourne, FL This Weekend: January 9 – January 11 MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, January 9Helluva Party presents: Stranger Things 80s Party; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne; 8 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. Saturday, January ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne police are investigating a reported threat at Eau Gallie High School after an email raised concerns about a possible bomb or shooting threat, according to a Melbourne Police news release issued Wednesday.Police said the email was received through the Brevard Public Schools ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL - A $150,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Melbourne Beach has been claimed, according to Florida Lottery officials.The Florida Lottery confirmed that the ticket, sold at Melbourne Ocean Mart on Dec. 20, 2025, was redeemed at a Florida Lottery office. The confirmation ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The city of Melbourne is reminding water customers about a temporary change to its water disinfection process that will begin Jan. 5 and continue through Jan. 26.The reminder follows an earlier notice issued Nov. 13, 2025 by the city. City officials said some customers may notice a ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne will support the annual Point in Time Count on Jan. 22, 2026, as organizers seek assistance from residents, businesses and community groups to help measure homelessness across Brevard County.The Point in Time Count is an annual census that measures homelessness ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL–A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:48 a.m. Sunday, becoming the first Florida SpaceX launch of 2026 visible from Melbourne Beach.The mission marked SpaceX’s second launch of the year and its first from Florida in 2026, after a Jan. 2 ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL - The Melbourne Beach Town Commission will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, to interview candidates and select a new town manager.The meeting will include all-day candidate interviews and a decision on the town’s permanent town manager. The commission expects to ...
MELBOURNE, FL — Shelter-related contacts to Florida 2-1-1 from Melbourne rose 149% from 2024 to 2025, while requests for rent assistance fell about 25%, according to data from 211counts.org. The figures show a shift in how local residents sought housing-related help, even as overall contacts to the ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, January 2First Friday Art Walk; EGAD, Melbourne; 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, January 3Downtown Melbourne Farmer's Market; Riverview Park, 2400 Riverview Drive, Melbourne; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Green Gables Open House; 1501 ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- A $150,000 winning Powerball lottery ticket was sold at the Melbourne Ocean Mart on Dec. 20, 2025.The Melbourne Ocean Mart operates with an Exxon station at 904 Oak St. in Melbourne Beach.On Friday, Gavin, a cashier at the Melbourne Ocean Mart, said, “I hope they come in, just ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Oct. 28 that extends the allowable hours for on-premises alcohol consumption during New Year’s celebrations.The ordinance, approved on its second reading, allows alcohol to be served and consumed on-site until 3 a.m. on ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne issued a public notice announcing that the Joseph N. Davis Community Center will close Monday, Jan. 12, for four to six weeks for a roof replacement.The city said a strong thunderstorm in July 2025 damaged the roof.What caused the closure?Melbourne City Manager ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council approved a variance Dec. 9 to allow a shared stormwater pond for a 24-townhome development on Babcock Street.Twelve townhomes will front Babcock Street, and 12 will front Grove Lane. The plan includes a single shared driveway behind the Babcock Street ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Melbourne Beach officials discussed ongoing graffiti and vandalism at the public restrooms at Ryckman Park during the Dec. 17 Town Commission meeting.Vice Mayor Terry Cronin raised the issue while leading the meeting in the absence of Mayor Alison Dennington. Cronin referenced ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, December 26Afterglow Grooves w/DJ Spanky; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne; 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Saturday, December 27Downtown Melbourne Farmer's Market; Riverview Park, 2400 Riverview Drive, Melbourne; 10 a.m. – ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A 52-year-old woman from Ponte Vedra Beach died Thursday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Melbourne, Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.What happened in the crash?The crash occurred at 4:12 p.m. on I-95 at mile marker 188, north of the ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne released two reminders for residents ahead of the holiday season, addressing changes to trash collection and safe practices for holiday cooking.According to the City of Melbourne, the city will not provide curbside yard waste or garbage collection on Christmas ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- The Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department will continue its annual Christmas Eve “Santa Stops” throughout Melbourne Beach, allowing residents to meet Santa Claus in their neighborhoods.According to the Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department , “Santa and his helpers at ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – A driver of a parked work truck with emergency lights on died Monday after a tractor-trailer struck the vehicle on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at 9:04 a.m. near mile marker 228, the patrol said in a news release.A ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon, according to a Melbourne Police Department news release.What do police say happened?Police said officers received a call at about 2:12 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2025, for a single-vehicle crash ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- The Melbourne Beach Town Commission voted Dec. 17 to hire a finance clerk and to convert code enforcement into a full-time position during its regular meeting.Mayor Alison Dennington was not present at the meeting, which Vice Mayor Dr. Terry Cronin led. Four commissioners were ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey proclaimed Dec. 21, 2025, as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day during the City Council meeting on Dec. 9.Alfrey read the proclamation recognizing the impact of homelessness in Brevard County and the city’s commitment to preventing future deaths ...
SATELLITE BEACH, FL — Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents arrested a Satellite Beach man on hundreds of charges related to child sexual abuse material as part of a statewide initiative targeting crimes against children, the agency said in a Friday news release.FDLE arrested Luke William ...
PALM SHORES, FL — Home and condo sales rose across Brevard County in November 2025, reflecting strong buyer activity and increased market momentum, according to new MLS data from the Space Coast Association of Realtors released Thursday.Single-Family Home Market PerformanceClosed sales of ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, December 19Classic Albums Live Add-on: Bob Marley; King Center, 3865 North Wickham Road, Melbourne; 8 p.m.Holiday Spectacular Warm Wishes; Henegar Performing Arts Center, 625 E New Haven Ave., Melbourne; 8 p.m.Jacob Marley’s ...