Daily
Melbourne
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents report a rat infestation from a condemned hoarder house on Atlantic Avenue in Indialantic as a judge ordered the owner, who owes over $30,000 in fines, to clean up the property within one month or face $100 per day fines (one neighbor said he killed 24 rats this month). News 6
- ➤ Voters are casting ballots in the final round of a contest to crown Brevard County’s best wings, with Cajun Soul Bistro (333 King St., Cocoa) pitted against Wing It (660 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach). Cast your vote before noon on March 23 and the winner will be announced on March 24. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A downtown Melbourne bar formerly known as Hurricane Creek Saloon and briefly renamed Neon Rodeo will appear on Bar Rescue Season 10, Episode 7, 'Flush the Slush,' on March 29 at 10 p.m. on Paramount+; the venue now operates as The Creek at 829 E. New Haven Ave. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX will launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday between 10:43 a.m. and 2:43 p.m. The rocket will add to a constellation that already includes over 10,000 satellites in orbit. Florida Today
- ➤ Ascend Brevard and Veterans Florida have launched a cohort-style entrepreneurship program for veterans and military spouses on the Space Coast. Applications are open, and the program will provide business training + mentorship starting in April. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Suntree Elementary in Melbourne solved pickup traffic issues yesterday by placing cones and adding an extra car line — parents praise the new safety measures. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Tallahassee company organized a donation drive to help unpaid TSA agents amid reports of long wait times at Florida airports — including a 5-21 minute wait at Melbourne Orlando International Airport on Friday morning. Airlines say delays may worsen if the funding impasse continues. Florida Today
- ➤ On Saturday, residents toured the new Brevard County Fire Rescue Station 86 (625 Barefoot Bay Blvd) during an open house that featured a ceremonial hose uncoupling and a push-in for a new fire truck. More than 100 people celebrated the station’s operational readiness with complimentary ice cream. Hometown News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Andretti Thrill Park closed after 27 years as a popular venue for go-karts and arcade games in Melbourne (its 16-acre site will be redeveloped into a multifamily housing community with 324 apartments, including 130 affordable units, projected to start in May 2026 and complete in March 2028). Space Coast Daily
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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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Wickham Park First Friday Event
5:30-9:00 p.m. — Wickham Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Innuendo and food from local food trucks at this community favorite.
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Eco-Egg Hunt
10 AM - 4 PM — Barrier Island Center — Free entry — Search for eco-eggs hidden throughout the sanctuary to win candy and prizes.
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15th Annual Brevard Corporate 5K
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Melbourne Orlando International Airport — Cost not specified — Celebrate aviation at the largest outdoor office party in Brevard County.
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Almost ABBA Tribute Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the magic of ABBA with stunning costumes and an interactive tribute performance.
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Cocoa Beach Air Show
9 AM - 4 PM — Lori Wilson Park — Free entry — Experience breathtaking aerial performances and celebrate America's 250th birthday along the beautiful Cocoa Beach coastline.
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Cocoa Beach Air Show
9 AM – 4 PM — Lori Wilson Park — Free viewing available — Experience thrilling aerial performances including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as part of America's 250th Anniversary celebration.
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Third Thursdays Event
5-8 p.m. — The Avenue Viera — Free entry — Enjoy live music, complimentary snacks, and a free drink or ice cream in a pet-friendly atmosphere.
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