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Melbourne
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brevard business leaders and community members raised a record-breaking $446,632 at the Health First Golf Classic on April 14 to support Health First Aging Services—ensuring that seniors and caregivers received essential care and resources. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Founders Day invites Melbourne residents to try food from many food trucks—LenAnd10 Food Truck, Country Kettler's Korn, Fruity Licks, 40 South Food Truck, Bangkok Style Thai Food, Palmas Blancas Food Truck, Pita Pyramid, Moo's Soft Serve, and Seven Lemons Lemonade Truck—and arts and crafts vendors selling take-home food items. The community event gives locals a chance to taste different flavors and support neighborhood vendors. City of Melbourne Beach
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne’s Hurricane Creek Saloon was transformed to Neon Rodeo by 'Bar Rescue' on April 18; hundreds gathered outside as host Jon Taffer addressed the crowd—an exclusive group entered the bar—while the venue prepares to appear in an upcoming episode. Florida Today
- ➤ United Launch Alliance has rescheduled Amazon’s Project Kuiper launch for April 28th. The Atlas V rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7 p.m. carrying 27 satellites—the heaviest payload flown by the rocket—as part of a plan to deploy over 3,200 satellites for high-speed internet. Florida Today
- ➤ Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral on Jan. 16 after spending over a billion dollars to renovate the launch site, and the company will return to flight late spring — planning future missions for NASA and Project Kuiper. The maiden flight reached orbit, but the booster did not land on its drone ship. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Platinum Coast Orchid Society will hold its 60th Annual Orchid Show—An Orchid Jubilee—from May 2 to 4 at Kiwanis Island Park Gymnasium and Annex in Merritt Island; the event will feature classes, demonstrations, outdoor vendors, and orchid care advice while a portion of the $5 admission fee will benefit Candlelighters of Brevard, Inc. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Brevard County imposed a burn ban after Palm Bay firefighters battled a vegetation fire near St. Johns Heritage Parkway and Davis Lane that sent smoke over I-95—no homes were threatened and no evacuation orders were issued. FOX 35 Orlando
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a health alert for pork carnitas sold at Aldi after finding that damaged equipment at Cargill Meat Solutions from April 1st to 2nd may have contaminated the meat with metal—Florida consumers who bought 16 oz sleeved tray packages with a USE BY date of June 30th or July 1st should throw it out or return them. Florida Today
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A wedding at Brevard Zoo’s new lion exhibit on January 19 surprised everyone when two lions came close and one tapped the glass during the objections—creating a funny moment for the couple and guests. The zoo now offers five different wedding venues for couples seeking a unique celebration. Florida Today
SHOP NEWS
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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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Mother's Day Brunch
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Brevard Zoo — Cost info not provided — Celebrate moms with a delightful brunch, animal encounters, and fun activities in a beautiful setting.
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Latin Dancing and Lessons
6-9 p.m. — Flames Mediterranean Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of Latin music and dance lessons led by a professional instructor.
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