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Melbourne
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on Monday between 12:42 p.m. and 4:42 p.m. Eastern Time, marking the booster’s 25th flight. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame inducted 12 new figures, including Brevard’s Bryan Hewitson + Todd Morcom, on Jan. 8 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center during the 50th annual Surf Expo. The ceremony honored 30 years of East Coast surfing heritage. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five Iron Golf launched an indoor venue in Melbourne that offers lessons, club fittings and over 200 simulated courses with weekday happy hour deals from 3—6 p.m., and indoor golf leagues will begin on Monday, Feb. 9. Florida Today
- ➤ Matt Calvani, lead shaper for Bing Surfboards, won the 18th annual Shape-Off Challenge at the Surf Expo on Jan. 9 at the Orange County Convention Center with precise attention to the board’s rocker+ he earned a $2,000 prize over competitors including Allen White and Jim Hannan. Florida Today
- ➤ Brevard County baseball legend Billy Stein, known for his crucial pinch hitting across 14 MLB seasons and many local leagues, is honored by the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame with memorabilia on display at the Melbourne Campus. 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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SouthsidersVW Winter Blitz IX
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — $10 entry plus donation — Celebrate the VW community with live music and trophy competitions while benefiting local animal care.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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