Good morning, Melbourne.

Circuit Judge Steve Henderson vacated Jeff Abramowski’s 2006 murder conviction and life sentence in a Viera courtroom on Thursday — he will be released on bond while the state decides whether to retry him for the murder of 78-year-old Cortney Crandall.

Today, a woman suffered burns to her chest and throat after being trapped in a house fire in Merritt Island as first responders rescued her—police arrested 66-year-old William Clements Jr., who is alleged to have set the blaze and assaulted her in February.

A Central Florida teacher, Samuel Davison—33—was arrested on a domestic battery-by strangulation charge after a woman reported he strangled her at The Artisan at Viera apartments in Melbourne over the weekend; he has been placed on administrative leave as Brevard Public Schools and police investigate.

On April 17, a Brevard judge overturned Jeff Abramowski’s 2006 murder conviction related to the 2002 killing of Cortney 'Dick' Crandall after new DNA tests raised doubts about his role, and he will be released on bond after spending +23 years+ in jail while the state plans to retry him.

Vernon James Hodges, a 41-year-old driver from Sebastian, was indicted on 17 counts—including three counts of first-degree felony murder—after he led troopers on a high-speed chase and crashed his 2015 Mercedes on a Cocoa exit ramp on March 28 that killed his three passengers.

Melbourne Community Orchestra will present Medieval Mayhem, a free musical whodunit with audience participation on Wednesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 1 at the Melbourne Auditorium—featuring a tale of a poisoned king and epic drum battles—inviting local fans to enjoy a unique blend of classical music and live theater.

If you missed the April 15 deadline to file your 2024 tax return, you face penalties and interest for any taxes owed and are urged to file promptly to avoid additional charges.

Floridians living in disaster areas have extra time to file—until May 1—while those expecting refunds will not incur penalties even though their refunds may be delayed.

Florida residents planning to fly must have a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID card by May 7 to pass TSA checkpoints.

Those who need an update must visit a local driver’s license service center or tax collector office in person since online renewals are not available.

The Mikey Strong Foundation will hold its 'Golf Fore A Cure' golf tournament on April 26 at Spessard Holland Golf Course in Melbourne Beach to raise funds for DIPG brain tumor research.

The event will be followed by an after-party beginning at 4:30 p.m.—it will feature a closest-to-the-pin contest, raffles, awards, food, beverages and a helicopter ball drop with a $20 ticket cost.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.