Melbourne/Melbourne Beach Top Stories
By MARIE POTTER
June 8, 2026
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL - A two-year pilot program of Shoreline Sentry Inc.'s AI-powered smart life ring technology concluded in Melbourne Beach in May 2026 after testing demonstrated the system's reliability in a range of weather and beach conditions, according to the company.The company reported no ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Space Coast Honor Flight will host its 88th flight June 13 from Melbourne Orlando International Airport, sending 50 veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials dedicated to their service. Organizers are inviting the public to attend a Welcome Home Celebration for the returning ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne will host its annual MelBOOM Independence Day celebration on July 4 at Front Street Park, featuring fireworks, live music, food trucks and family activities.The event will celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th birthday.What Activities Are Planned for ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, June 5Bear Fest; Brevard Zoo, 8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Food Truck Friday; 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne; 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.First ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Police arrested Chantra Myers, 32, of Ohio on Saturday after they said she attempted to enter a storage shed at Tropic Car Wash, 2772 Sarno Road, and was found carrying a flashlight and butter knife, according to an affidavit filed by a City of Melbourne Police officer.Officers ...
EVANSTON, IL — The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) on Wednesday announced more than 2,500 winners of this year’s National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities, including seven students from Melbourne. National Merit Scholarship officials selected the students ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL - Mental health and addiction-related requests accounted for the largest share of requests to 211 from Melbourne Beach during the first five months of 2026, according to data from 211counts.org.The report includes data from Melbourne Beach ZIP code 32951 from Jan. 1 through May ...
TALLAHASSEE, FL — The recreational harvest of snook in the Northeast, Indian River Lagoon and Southeast management regions will close June 1, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.Melbourne and Melbourne Beach are part of the Indian River Lagoon management region ...
MELBOURNE, FL – On Friday, the Brevard Zoo announced that Diesel, an endangered Grévy’s zebra stallion, has arrived at the zoo as part of a breeding program intended to support the species' long-term survival.The Association of Zoos and Aquariums selected Diesel to breed with resident female zebras ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Melbourne Beach’s Environmental Advisory Board and the Town of Indialantic’s Sustainable Community & Resiliency Committee will host an electronic waste drop-off event on May 30 at the Indialantic Shopping Center.Residents can drop off items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Acceptable ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, May 29Harvest & General Store Days at Verdi EcoSchool; 1851 Highland Avenue, Melbourne; 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.Renew Aesthetics Grand Opening; 833 E New Haven Avenue, ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne announced that its annual summer fertilizer ban takes effect June 1 and said city rules prohibit grass clippings from entering streets and storm drains year-round to help protect the Indian River Lagoon.The fertilizer restriction remains in effect through Sept.
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Candidates seeking to run for Melbourne Beach mayor in the Nov. 3 election may qualify Aug. 10-14 for the three-year term, according to the Town of Melbourne Beach.Mayor Alison Denningon is serving the current term, which expires in November 2026.The qualifying period opens at ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Motorists are advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement the following overnight ramp closures on Interstate 95 (I-95) in Brevard County beginning as early as Sunday, May 17.These closures are necessary to complete paving operations for the I-95 ...
PALM SHORES, FL — Closed sales of single-family homes in Brevard County decreased 8.7% in April compared with the same month last year, while closed sales of townhouses and condominiums increased, according to Brevard County housing statistics released Thursday by the Space Coast Association of ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, May 15FORSAKEN PROFITS FT. SIKE! & YOGURT SMOOTHNESS; Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne; 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.Rodney Carrington Live 2026; King Center, 3865 ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne officials reviewed police recommendations to address e-bike safety during a Tuesday City Council meeting where police reported 41 crashes involving e-bikes since January 2025, including one fatality, while city officials also discussed pending state legislation addressing ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Brevard Zoo announced free admission for children ages 3 to 18 on May 22, 26 and 27 when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.The zoo limits free admission to three children per paying adult. The admission does not apply with other discounts, including reciprocal ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne is seeking new teams to participate in its Adopt-A-Road program.Organizations, companies, families and volunteer groups can adopt a mile or more of city-maintained roads by committing to clean their designated stretch at least four times a year.Each team ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Space Coast Honor Flight will host its 87th flight Saturday, May 16, from Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB), and organizers are inviting the public to support veterans during the Welcome Home Celebration.The May flight marks the second of five planned honor flights for ...
MELBOURNE, FL – City Manager Jenni Lamb included her March 2026 activity report in the April 29 City Council agenda, detailing police and fire activity for the month, with parking citations showing the largest percentage increase among police categories. February figures are included for ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, May 8All Veterans Reunion; Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr, MelbourneCARPOOL (THE CARS TRIBUTE); Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne; 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Killer ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The city of Melbourne announced the winners of its annual ECO school awards, recognizing students, educators and staff for their environmental efforts.The city said its Environmental Community Outreach Division presents the awards each year to honor commitments to environmental ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Florida’s 38th annual All Veterans Reunion is scheduled to take place at Wickham Park from May 7 to May 10.The event features the “Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall and Some Gave All – The Moving Tribute.” The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a replica of the Vietnam Veterans ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Melbourne police are investigating a traffic-related homicide after a 24-year-old Palm Bay man died following a motorcycle crash late Sunday night.According to the Melbourne Police Department, officers received a 911 call at approximately 11:40 p.m. regarding a vehicle crash near ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Calls for assistance to 211 from Melbourne totaled 1,223 in April, with housing and shelter requests accounting for the largest share, according to data from 211counts.org.Housing and shelter requests reached 342, including 140 for rent assistance and 107 for shelters.Mental health ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council on Tuesday approved the first reading of an ordinance allowing Creative Playground to sell beer and wine as an accessory to an existing art boutique and art lab located in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD).The business is located at 1416 Highland Avenue ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, May 1Parent’s Night Out; Verdi EcoSchool, 1851 Highland Avenue, Melbourne; 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.First Friday Art Walk; Eau Gallie Arts District, Melbourne; 5:30 p.m. – ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Mayor Paul Alfrey proclaimed May 3 to May 9, 2026, as National Drinking Water Week during a Melbourne City Council meeting Tuesday.Alfrey read a proclamation recognizing the importance of drinking water and conservation efforts. Alfrey said, “whereas water is the most valuable and ...
MELBOURNE, FL – A crash on northbound Interstate 95 in Melbourne killed an 81-year-old man and injured a 75-year-old woman, both from Port St. Lucie, Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash happened at about 6 a.m. near mile marker 191 at Wickham Road.A 2017 ...