Daily
Melbourne
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Zoo is seeking an extension of its April 30 deadline to secure $15M in tourism grants for its new aquarium project (having raised $74M of a $140M goal) to boost local tourism. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Viera High School visited Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center today, touring the county's largest lab and learning about healthcare careers (including the Come Grow With Us program) while observing operations in Pathology, Microbiology, and a simulation lab. Space Coast Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County begins a $19.5 million muck dredging project in the Indian River Lagoon north of the Eau Gallie Causeway (muck will be piped to a dewatering site off U.S. 1) and urges boaters to exercise caution near active operations as work continues until mid-2027. Florida Today
- ➤ Julian, a green sea turtle rescued from Satellite Beach in October 2025, is being treated at Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center. Veterinarians are using balanced nutrition, medication and regular check-ups to treat his pneumonia, parasites, wounds and osteomyelitis (a serious bone infection) before his return to the ocean. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on Tuesday, Apr. 21 at Goddard Space Flight Center + it will be shipped to Cape Canaveral for a SpaceX launch in fall so the observatory can work with Hubble and Webb to study distant galaxies. Florida Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Space Coast Association of REALTORS shows a strong housing market in Brevard County in March and Q1 2026 as single-family homes closed 7.2% more and inventory tightened to 3.7 months while condo median prices fell 11%. Space Coast Daily
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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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Cake Social for Women
4-5:30 p.m. — Serenity Venue — Ticket required — Bring a cake and make new friends while sampling delicious desserts together.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow.
~ Abraham Lincoln
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