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Melbourne
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Blue Angels are headlining Air Dot Show Cocoa Beach today and tomorrow with a B-52 bomber, an F-16 fighter jet and a rescue demonstration. Tens of thousands are expected to attend as local police warn that heavy traffic is likely. Florida Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florida's minimum wage for non-tipped workers will hit $15 an hour on Sept. 30, 2026 after years of planned increases by a constitutional amendment passed in 2020. Tipped workers will rise to $11.98 while future raises tie to inflation, helping preserve purchasing power. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Despite heavy rain, Florida remains in exceptional drought affecting 18.5 million residents, and state officials warn that wildfire season will intensify over the coming months (with burn bans in effect in several counties). Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA will launch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft with supplies for the International Space Station this Saturday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:41 a.m. Weather permitting, locals may catch the liftoff from nearby beaches. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College's Sean Register Jr., a leading scorer with 769 points and an average of 24.8 per game, was named an NJCAA Division I First Team All-America selection, marking his record-breaking season; he has committed to play for Liberty University next season. Space Coast Daily
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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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Girl Talk: Waffles & Conversations
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Wonder Waffel Melbourne — Cost varies — Share stories and handcrafted waffles while enjoying soulful connections with other women.
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Food Safety Manager Class and Pencil Exam
9:45 a.m. — Hospitality Resource Supply — Registration required — Gain essential food safety knowledge with a comprehensive class followed by a pencil exam.
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Classic Motorcycle Show
9 AM – 2 PM — Green Gables — $10 per motorcycle — Enjoy stunning views while showcasing vintage motorcycles and live music.
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Space Coast ModelFest 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Azan Shriners Center — $5 — Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at a vibrant model contest with various themed categories.
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Aaron Wolf Concert
7-10 p.m. — Pineapples — Tickets available — So-Cal reggae artist Aaron Wolf returns to the Moon Room with local support from Pine Tree Drive.
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Shrek - The Musical
8-11 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets from $81 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with the unforgettable musical adaptation of a beloved fairy tale.
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