Daily
Melbourne
Friday, February 7th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne Police have identified 79-year-old Roy George Pierce as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle crash into a retention pond, with a traffic homicide investigation now in progress. Space Coast Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Grant-Valkaria man was convicted for the 2020 second-degree murder of a Melbourne man, involving a shooting and beating with a crowbar, and now faces life in prison. Florida Today
- ➤ Julien Welch-Beddoe, 19, was charged with manslaughter in Melbourne, Fla., after a conflict over a plate of food led to his father's death, involving physical altercation and significant injuries. News 6
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Wildlife Hospital released four rehabilitated brown pelicans in Indialantic, underlining the facility's ongoing commitment to treating injured wildlife. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Holy Trinity's boys soccer team, undefeated in the regular season with a 15-0-1 record, enters the FHSAA playoffs as the top seed in their region and ninth-ranked in the state. Florida Today
-
Books and Brews Monthly Book Club Meetup
The Books & Brews Book Club will gather at BeachFly Brewing Company to discuss two selected novels, with a special guest author signing, creating a friendly atmosphere for book lovers.
-
Brevard Renaissance Fair - Celtic Weekend
The Brevard Renaissance Fair celebrates its 10th season with a vibrant showcase of music, dance, and artisan crafts, featuring over 100 stage shows and a Celtic theme weekend on February 8-9, 2025.
-
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. at Gleason Performing Arts Center
Florida Prep Academy presents a performance of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr., a musical adaptation of the classic story featuring beloved songs and characters.
-
Danae Hays Live Performance
Danae Hays, a comedian, actress, and content creator from Alabama, brings her unique southern comedic style to the stage in Melbourne, FL.
-
Brevard Renaissance Fair - 10th Season Celebration
The Brevard Renaissance Fair features music, dance, over 100 stage shows daily, local craft beers, artisan merchants, and themed entertainment in a vibrant historical setting.
-
Brevard Renaissance Fair - 10th Season Celebration
The Brevard Renaissance Fair features a variety of stage shows, music, dancing, crafts, and a special Beerfest Weekend, providing an immersive experience of history and fantasy.
-
Melbourne Municipal Band's 60th Anniversary Concert
The Melbourne Municipal Band celebrates its 60th anniversary with guest conductor Dr. David Gregory and performances featuring soprano Rachel Murphy and a surprise guest conductor.
-
Pucks With Pros: NHL Alumni Pro/Am for Charity
The event features four teams comprised of NHL alumni competing to raise funds for homelessness and breast cancer initiatives in Melbourne, Florida.
-
Brevard Renaissance Fair - Carnivale Weekend
The Brevard Renaissance Fair celebrates its 10th season with vibrant performances, artisan merchants, and themed entertainment in a historical fantasy setting.
-
Ford's Garage Car Show in Viera
The Ford's Garage Car Show invites car enthusiasts to display various vehicles without registration fees, featuring vendors and a past attendance exceeding 150 cars.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Never take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from.
~ Unknown
About Daily Melbourne
Welcome to the Daily Melbourne, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Melbourne, Florida community. If you like the Daily Melbourne, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Melbourne.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Melbourne and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Melbourne
A free Melbourne community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymelbournenews.com/sitemap