Daily
Melbourne
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The ULA Atlas V rocket launched 29 Amazon Leo satellites from Cape Canaveral Monday night + was visible across Florida to New England if weather allowed. SpaceX rescheduled its Falcon Heavy launch to Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Platinum Coast Orchid Society will host its 61st Annual Show & Sale Friday through Sunday, May 1 — 3 at Kiwanis Island Park Gymnasium in Merritt Island — featuring thousands of orchids and five orchid classes on Saturday. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County residents on SNAP experienced updated guidelines that removed soda, energy drinks, candy and ultra-processed prepared desserts effective April 20 to promote better nutrition. Their monthly benefit remains unchanged + authorized retailers continue to accept SNAP without interruption. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Health First’s NewFit program, Cape Canaveral resident Kate Barro lost 20 pounds and three inches after beginning GLP-1 medication in January (she credits regular checkups and a high-protein diet) as part of her health journey. The FDA approved a daily GLP-1 pill this month to aid weight management. Hometown News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vote for the PuroClean Girls Athlete of the Week on floridatoday.com based on performances from April 20-26 — voting stays open until noon on Thursday, April 30. Coaches and athletic directors may email their nominations for the following week. Florida Today
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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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Shrek - The Musical
2-5 p.m. — Henegar Center For the Arts — Tickets start at $105 — Enjoy a whimsical live adaptation of the beloved animated classic.
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Beetlejuice Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ghost-with-the-most in this hilarious and touching musical adaptation of Tim Burton's classic film.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The light bulb was not invented by continuous improvement of the candle.
~ Oren Harari
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