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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 people attended Florida Power & Light’s Power to Save event at Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community Center in Cocoa on April 8—FPL energy advisors and agency representatives provided free energy efficiency services and advice to help customers lower electric bills. Hometown News
- ➤ Platinum Events Productions will host the Viera Boomer Bash at the Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, on Thursday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free Aloha-themed expo will offer scam prevention tips, health screenings, and workshops including a lunch and learn session at 11 a.m.—seniors must register when they arrive since this is their last chance to access these resources before the summer break. Hometown News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Trenton Wright, a Florida Tech alum from Helena Montana, made it to the top 42 on American Idol after auditioning in Nashville—advancing to the Hollywood rounds before his elimination in the duet round. He said the experience boosted his confidence and will help him as he plans to record music soon. Hometown News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida's bat maternity season begins April 16 and runs through August 14; homeowners must complete bat exclusions by April 15 without a permit. Residents are urged to follow safe removal procedures — using humane exclusion devices — to prevent trapping young bats. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne officials lifted the boil water notice that was in place since April 11th after a bacteriological survey confirmed the water is safe for drinking, cooking, and cleaning — they believe the E. coli detection was a sampling error. WFTV 9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County Libraries now lend blood pressure monitoring kits (available for three weeks) to residents as part of a new partnership with the American Heart Association, helping people in Melbourne track their heart health at home. Hometown News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local writer explains how going out alone can be safe and fun if you park in a bright area, keep your drink secure, and let someone know where you are—mixologist Alison Fitzgibbon and Sgt. Benjamin Slover advise staying alert and confident when dining or visiting bars. Her tips encourage women in Melbourne to enjoy solo outings with common sense and care. Hometown News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Space
7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free concert — Explore the wonders of space through music and imagination.
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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.
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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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Bull Creek Cemetery Hike
8:30-11:30 a.m. — Sam's Club — Free entry — Explore nature on a 5-mile hike organized by the Space Coast Hiking Meetup Group.
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Intracoastal Sunday Market
12-4 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Free entry — Shop from over 25 local vendors while enjoying live music in the beer garden.
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The Art of Stillness: A Yin Yoga & Sound Immersion
6:30-8 p.m. — Yoga Gallery Downtown — $35 pre-paid / $45 at door — Experience a transformative evening of yin yoga and sound healing led by expert instructors.
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Green Gables Historic Home Open House
6-10 a.m. — Green Gables — $10 donation; Children free — Explore a historic home and learn about its restoration.
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