Daily
Melbourne
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 on Tuesday (Feb. 24) at 6:04 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, deploying 29 Starlink satellites; it will launch another batch from Launch Complex 40 on Friday at 4:52 a.m. Florida Today
- ➤ Raising Cane’s plans to open its first Brevard County location if its permit filing for a former Bob Evans building in Melbourne is approved, and the restaurant will serve dine-in and drive-thru customers in the coming months. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The total lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3 will show a blood moon—pending weather—in Florida starting at 3:44 a.m. ET, with totality lasting for over an hour before the moon emerges by 6:23 a.m. ET. Florida Today
- ➤ This weekend, family-friendly entertainment events will take place in the area—attend Melbourne’s Chocolate Festival on March 1 at The Grand Manor and Garlic Fest on Feb. 28 at Wickham Park, while nearby events include a ballet, live music, art unveilings and a variety show. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Public Schools said that despite an arbitrator ruling that teacher Melissa Calhoun was wrongly disciplined, Superintendent Mark Rendell will not rehire her. The decision was based on district policy+ requiring parental consent+ which prevents use of a student's chosen name without approval. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Feb. 24, freeze and frost warnings were issued in 63 Florida counties and freeze warnings covered 40 counties, with Melbourne hitting 36°F with a wind chill of 30 at 6:30 a.m.—the National Weather Service tracked the cold conditions as residents braced for additional chilly days. Florida Today
- ➤ A powerful Northeast blizzard forced over 2,000 flight cancellations nationwide on Tuesday and caused hundreds of delays at Florida airports, including Melbourne Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tampa. Travelers heading to storm-affected areas are advised to check their flight status early to rebook if needed. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX Crew-12 launched from Cape Canaveral on Feb. 13 and restored a full seven-person crew to the International Space Station after a prior medical evacuation. The four new astronauts will spend about nine months performing research and maintaining the station. Florida Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Crydermans Barbecue in Cocoa Village and Melbourne offers Prime Brisket Burger and Chopped Brisket Sandwich at $10 each + specials end March 1. The restaurant is known for authentic wood-smoked barbecue made with all-natural ingredients. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County high school sports results for the week of Feb. 23-27 show that in girls tennis Space Coast edged Rockledge 4-3 and in baseball Cocoa Beach beat Melbourne Central Catholic 7-2. Florida Today
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop at 905 Cafe
2:30-4 p.m. — 905 Cafe — Cost varies — Dive into the art of beautiful lettering in a fun and creative afternoon.
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Bricks & Brews
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Wonder Waffel Melbourne — Food and drink available — A relaxed evening building with LEGO in a social setting for adults.
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Ladies’ Sip and Dip Party
3:30-5 p.m. — Wickham Park — Bring your own food and drink — A casual gathering for women to connect and enjoy friendly conversation over shared dips.
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South Beaches Concert Series
6-9 p.m. — Nancy Higgs Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Hot Pink and local food trucks at this community concert.
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St. Patrick's Day Party
6-9 p.m. — Melbourne Ballroom — $10 entry — Celebrate with a high-energy dance party featuring DJ Drift and a chance to win prizes for the best themed outfit.
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration with John McDonald and the Irish Luck Quartet
6-10 p.m. — Meg O'Malley's Restaurant & Irish Pub — Free entry — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with live music and festive fun at a local favorite.
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Third Thursdays
5-8 p.m. — The Avenue Viera — Free entry — Enjoy live music and complimentary treats in a family-friendly atmosphere at Central Park.
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Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
5 PM – 11 PM — Space Coast Daily Park — Tickets $50-70 — Experience breathtaking balloon rides along with a dazzling laser show and live music.
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Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market
10 AM – 2 PM — Riverview Park — Free entry — Explore local fresh foods and baked goods from certified local growers.
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Oblivion Listening Session
7-11 p.m. — Pineapples — Free entry — Immerse yourself in the lofi vibes of Twin Rova's latest track 'Oblivion'.
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