Daily
Melbourne
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Zoo will break ground on its $140 million Bowen Aquarium at Port Canaveral on Dec. 2 (it has raised $74 million so far) and plans to support coastal conservation and create over 900 jobs with 525,000 annual visitors. Florida Today
- ➤ Space Coast Bulls & Barrels in Viera will take place May 15 and 16 at Space Coast Daily Park, where gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.; tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the gate, and children under seven enter free. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ On April 14, the Lauren’s Kids Foundation advocacy walk (its 13th stop) took place at Satellite Beach Church of Christ as the event moved statewide from Key West toward Tallahassee to honor National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Busch Light Apple, known as Bapple, will hit local stores by month’s end in various pack sizes; shoppers can use the Busch locator tool to find it at Publix+Walmart+Target. The product also launches a sweepstakes offering country music memorabilia and a NASCAR fantasy. Florida Today
- ➤ Blue Origin has announced its NG-3 mission, which will launch AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellite from Cape Canaveral (Launch Complex 36) at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 17, to boost space-based broadband connectivity. Space Coast Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The State Attorney’s Office warns that scammers are using product recall messages to steal personal data by posing as trusted retailers (such as Amazon or Walmart) and urging victims to click fake links. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, entertainment events across Melbourne and nearby towns include live concerts, theater performances, and a rain barrel workshop offering options for music, art and history. Organizers advise checking times, ticket prices, and any updates as schedules may change. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Launch Credit Union will host free $mart $tart sessions for youth ages 12 to 18 on April 28 (5:30 to 7 p.m.) in Orange City and on April 30 (5:30 to 7 p.m.) at the YMCA in Titusville; attendees get a backpack, pizza and a $50 bonus for new accounts. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Brevard students will wrap up their school year early with classes ending on May 22 due to unused hurricane days and low attendance after Memorial Day; the next term begins on Aug. 10 for grades one to twelve (pre-kindergarten starts Aug. 17). Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne native Jacob Fowler, a 21-year-old NHL goaltender, is posting strong numbers this season for the Laval Rocket and Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 1 playoffs soon — his play could boost the team’s run. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Florida Tech men's lacrosse was honored when Jax Francisco earned his fourth SSC Defensive Player of the Week award. The record-setting redshirt senior (from Westminster) saved 12 times against Florida Southern and 11 against Palm Beach Atlantic and will play Tampa Wednesday to decide the SSC Regular Season Title. Space Coast Daily
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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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Brevard Community Mental Health Symposium
8 a.m.–3 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Engage with mental health experts and resources in the community.
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Shrek - The Musical
8-11 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets start at $81 — Experience the laughter and fun of Shrek brought to life on stage.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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