Daily
Melbourne
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County Firefighters Benevolent Association will host its 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off in Cocoa Village on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 4, giving residents a chance to sample different chili recipes and enjoy family-friendly activities (including raffles and meeting local firefighters) while supporting their first responders. Space Coast Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch 29 Starlink satellites on Thursday (Jan. 8) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station between 1:29 p.m. and 5:29 p.m. The Falcon 9 booster is expected to land on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic. Florida Today
- ➤ On Sunday, Jan. 4, SpaceX launched the Starlink 6-88 mission from Cape Canaveral using a Falcon 9 that carried 29 satellites & saw its first-stage booster successfully recovered on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the year’s first orbital launch. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Space Coast Renaissance Fair is debuting at Space Coast Daily Park (5775 Stadium Parkway) beginning Saturday, Jan. 10, with events running until Sunday, Jan. 11 and the following weekend Jan. 17-18. Visitors can enjoy turkey legs, jousting tournaments, and medieval craft vendors as part of a community celebration. Hometown News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers confirmed that grass clippings released nutrients causing algae blooms and harming seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, according to an ORCA experiment on Jan. 5. Homeowners are urged to bag clippings and plant native landscaping (to protect local waterways). FOX 35 Orlando
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kathleen Jaromin, a trainer at Health First Pro-Health & Fitness Center in Viera, says the 10,000-step rule is a myth and that even 6,000 to 7,000 steps a day can boost health + regular strength training is key. She advises residents to focus on consistent movement rather than chasing a magic number. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Health First is using digital pathology to speed up diagnoses across its 17 labs through high-resolution scanning and cloud sharing that connects local and global expertise + ensuring patients start treatment sooner. Hometown News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is open for the PuroClean of Melbourne Girls Athlete of the Week contest until noon Thursday at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com. Nominees, chosen for their performances from Dec. 15-Jan. 3, include standouts in basketball, soccer and volleyball. Florida Today
- ➤ Several local prep soccer teams are set for playoff runs as the season nears its end. Viera boys with a 7-0-3 record will face undefeated Holy Trinity next week while Melbourne Bulldogs and top girls teams like Viera and West Shore also prepare for key matchups. 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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K-Pop Warriors Show
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a high-energy show with vibrant music and dance inspired by K-Pop.
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