Daily
Melbourne
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Space Coast Spring Fair continues this week at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera with rides, family-friendly shows & food for all ages. Gates open today at 5 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. on weekdays, with Friday’s Midnight Madness offering extra evening fun. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Today, SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:58 a.m.—weather permitting, residents on the Space Coast may see the liftoff. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne Square Mall was sold to Second Horizon Capital, which plans to invest in center upgrades and boost community engagement. The new owners will add resources to improve operations and expand programming so the mall remains a vibrant destination for shoppers. Florida Today
- ➤ Carol Craig, founder of Craig Technologies and Sidus Space, is celebrated this Women's History Month for her groundbreaking leadership in aerospace and defense. Her career began as a Naval Flight Officer, and she made history as the first female aviator in her P-3C Orion squadron + by taking a space company public. Space Coast Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ U.S./Israeli actions against Iran spiked global crude oil prices, and Florida gas prices—primarily from Gulf Coast shipments—are expected to top $3 per gallon soon. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost from nearby Cape Canaveral touched down on the moon yesterday at 1:06 p.m. ET to finish its NASA mission & support the Artemis program. Houston-based Intuitive Machines’ Athena landed in March last year but tipped over, limiting its lunar water ice research. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne-based Operator Solutions and Health First announced a new partnership to expand trauma response for aerospace and maritime emergencies + they held an event Tuesday at the Operator Solutions facility at the local airport and will build a new rescue hangar in Titusville within 24 months. Florida Today
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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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Getting2Zero 5K Run
8 AM – 12 PM — Eau Gallie Square Park — $30 entry ($35 on race day) — Participate in a community 5K race with awards for top finishers in multiple categories.
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Liberty Company: A Social Club for Veterans
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — One Senior Place — Free entry — Connect with fellow veterans over coffee and donuts while sharing stories in a friendly environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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