Daily
Melbourne
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:46 a.m. ET today. The booster landed on the droneship Just Read the Instructions and will be reused for future missions — supporting SpaceX cost-saving plans. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Florida’s Space Coast will host multiple rocket launches starting no earlier than January 4 at Cape Canaveral with a Falcon 9 mission carrying 29 Starlink satellites at 12 a.m. EST — followed by a January 7 Starlink flight and a February 6 crewed Artemis test from Kennedy. Space Coast Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fresh From Florida offers a recipe for Florida blue crab panini — blending blue crab meat, bell pepper, celery and seasonings with a tangy mayo-Dijon sauce. Readers can follow steps to grill the sandwich to a golden finish, adding a local twist to a classic dish. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Chaplain Zack Parker from Merritt Island delivered a heartfelt monthly message that recalled his mentor Roy (who passed away last month) and their work on a faith-based recovery program. His words encouraged the community to nurture new hope and care every day. Space Coast Daily
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Compass Florida leads Brevard County by ranking 12 agents among the Top 100 producers in luxury, waterfront and condo markets; the team relies on data-driven insights to secure more than $520 million in career transactions (a strong indicator of the Space Coast market's performance). Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Mike Gaudy spent four decades at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, becoming one of few to win state championships in both girls and boys basketball. Recognized as a Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame inductee in 2012, he now enjoys paddleboard surfing (a cherished pastime). Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College's men's and women's basketball teams played Citrus Conference games Saturday at Daytona State College. The women's contest began at 2 p.m., and the men's game at 4 p.m., with standout scorers helping each squad build their early-season momentum. Space Coast Daily
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A Tribute to The Eagles
7-8 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — $38 general admission, $70 VIP seating — Experience Florida’s ultimate Eagles tribute band performing classic hits live.
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Havana Nights: Salsa Dance Party
6:30-11:59 p.m. — Venezia Wine Veranda — Check website for pricing — Experience an evening of Cuban rhythm with Salsa dancing and delightful culinary specials.
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8th Annual Run for the Kids Race Challenge
8 AM – 2 PM — Wickham Park — Supporting Brevard County children and families through a challenging 15K race.
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Live Oceanfront Music with Damion Suomi
1-4 p.m. — Element Melbourne Oceanfront — Free parking available — Enjoy smooth tunes and craft cocktails at a relaxed brunch setting by the ocean.
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Catalina Wine Mixer Networking Event
6-9 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Networking Event — Connect with ambitious entrepreneurs in a relaxed setting at the ultimate Catalina Wine Mixer.
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Space Coast Food & Wine Festival
3-6 p.m. — Downtown Melbourne — Tickets available online — Experience a culinary celebration with tastings from top chefs and local flavors by the waterfront.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
~ Seneca
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