Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
Good morning, Melbourne.
🚧 Accidents
A helicopter crashed at a baseball field near the McKnight Sports Center in Rockledge on Sunday morning and injured two people who were airlifted to Health First’s Holmes Regional Hospital— the FAA has launched an investigation as details remain under review.
Two people were airlifted from a Rockledge baseball field after a private helicopter crashed on Sunday morning—police said the aircraft experienced engine issues and the injured were taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center.
🎭 Culture
The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse announced its newly named Dr. Anastacia Hawkins-Smith Broadway on Brevard season for 2025 to 2026 and will stage shows including School of Rock from September 12 to 28, Arsenic and Old Lace from October 31 to November 2, Annie from November 21 to December 14, Gypsy from February 6 to 22, Godspell from March 20 to 29, Rock of Ages from May 1 to 17 and Green Day’s American Idiot from July 17 to 26 — more details such as audition dates and the Spotlight Series will be shared soon.
🏛️ Government
Marquis Shackelford is the newest community resource officer at the Melbourne Police Department today—he served more than seven years as a Field Training Officer and on the Emergency Response Team and was born in Melbourne, so he is eager to build community ties.
🏈 Sports
Bruce Bochy, a Melbourne High graduate and four-time World Series champion—whose baseball field at Brevard Community College was dedicated in his honor in 2011—is celebrated for his long career as one of MLB’s elite managers and is honored in the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame.
Coaches selected the 2024-25 All-Cape Coast Conference boys soccer team from 11 schools—Viera’s Nic Nazon was named coach of the year after leading the Hawks to an 11-5-1 record and a conference championship.
🎉 Melbourne Events
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Brevard Corporate 5K
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Melbourne Orlando International Airport — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the 14th anniversary of the largest outdoor 5K while enjoying the aviation theme.
Grant BBQ Festival
11 a.m. — Grant Seafood Festival — Free admission — Enjoy 3 days of live music, BBQ, and local vendors at this festive celebration.
Blueberry Fest 2025
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Wickham Park — $7 admission — A weekend of family fun featuring fresh blueberries, crafts, and exciting contests.
Space Coast Classic 15K & 2 Mile
6:30-10:30 a.m. — Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library — Entry fee may apply — Experience Brevard's only 15K race with classic TV finisher medals and a free race shirt.
RoofTop Easter Brunch
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM — Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — $69.95 for adults — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch and an egg hunt high above Melbourne.
Earth Day Celebration at Aquarina
9-11 p.m. — 450 Aquarina Blvd, Melbourne Beach, FL — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with informative sessions and expert insights from community partners.
Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Space. The Final Frontier
7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a musical journey exploring the mysteries of the universe through sound and imagination.
Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Space
7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free concert — Explore the wonders of space through music and imagination.
A Moonlit Painting Night
6-8 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$49 per person — Unleash your creativity in a fun, adult-only painting class with BYOB options.
Melbourne Art Festival
5 AM – 1 PM — Wickham Park — Free entry — Celebrate 40 years of artistic talent at Florida's top-ranked juried Fine Art Festival.
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