Good morning, Melbourne.

Retailers in Melbourne are setting varied hours for Easter Sunday, April 20th — chains such as Target, Lowe’s, Macy’s, and Nordstrom will be closed while Walmart, Home Depot, Petco, and Tractor Supply will remain open at regular or adjusted hours.

Brevard County grand jury indicted David Armstrong Barber, 35, on charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, arson, two counts of tampering with evidence and abuse of a dead human body for the death of Jessie Kirk — a 72-year-old Titusville woman found dead on March 4 — and police said he also tried to burn her remains.

Community members attended an April 8 School Board meeting to discuss ways to support McNair Magnet Middle School as low enrollment has put its future in doubt—hoping to secure the school for future students.

Sargassum, a naturally occurring brown seaweed from the Atlantic, is predicted to wash up more on our beaches in the coming weeks.

The University of South Florida reported that sargassum amounts increased in March and said it may soon reach the Straits of Florida—red tide remained absent as of April 8.

The IRS has set the tax filing deadline for most Floridians as April 15 and extended the deadline to May 1 for those affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton — taxpayers will need forms like the 1040, W‑2s, and various 1099s to file as electronic submissions will likely yield refunds in 21 days.

Since yesterday morning, Orlando Health’s Rockledge hospital diverted all EMS patients, leaving central Brevard with limited emergency services.

Health First is moving quickly to evaluate temporary and permanent options— including plans for two new free-standing emergency departments, one in Rockledge.

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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