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Melbourne
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Motorcyclists and vehicles are escorting the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Wickham Park for the 38th annual All Veterans Reunion, which will run from May 7 to 10. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Preparedness Week is ongoing from May 3 to May 9 and offers key tips on checking flood-prone areas and evacuation zones for residents. National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service officials advise reviewing FEMA maps and local resources + preparing early for the Atlantic hurricane season. Florida Today
- ➤ Rickie, a rescued Florida black bear cub, now lives permanently at Brevard Zoo after public feeding made her too comfortable with people. Zoo officials are gradually introducing her to resident bears (Brody, Betty, and Cheyenne) in the Wild Florida habitat. Space Coast Daily
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Real estate expert Bobby Freeman (Compass) says that the Space Coast market now rewards strategy over timing for sellers as low inventory and rising mortgage rates shape buyer activity in areas like Melbourne and Merritt Island. Homeowners planning to sell are advised to focus on competitive pricing and presentation. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Titans beat the Patriots 11 to 3 and 16 to 2 Saturday at Titan Softball Complex on Sophomore Day — improving their record to 26 to 12 while honoring 13 sophomores in their final home game. They will finish the regular season Tuesday against No. 6 Santa Fe College. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Melbourne baseball's season ended on May 3 when Lake Minneola won with a walk-off 2-run double after the Bulldogs lost their 7th inning lead (ending their playoff hopes). Florida Today
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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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