Daily
Melbourne
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Since 1960, family-owned Carroll Distributing has grown from a small warehouse off U.S. 1 to a 165,000-sqft facility on Chad Carroll Way, promoting responsible drinking and supporting local education through contributions to alcohol awareness and the Step Up Scholarship Fund. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Amazon has invested over $400 million on the Space Coast, building facilities and creating over 440 jobs with 2,000 indirect jobs. The package includes a $120 million satellite processing facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center — part of a 117-acre development with a 1.2 million sqft warehouse in West Melbourne. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX launched its CRS-34 resupply mission to the International Space Station and landed its Falcon 9 booster near the launch pad on Cape Canaveral — the mission supports critical supply efforts for the station. Florida Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ For $1M on the Space Coast, buyers can choose from Viera new-construction luxury homes, waterfront pool houses with private docks on Merritt Island, renovated beachside properties, or acreage with custom builds in unincorporated areas of Brevard County. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Old Red Eye Rugby Club takes on Detroit Tradesmen in Chicago today for the USA Club Rugby National Championship (after winning the Gulf Coast Super Regional title and a comeback state final) as Detroit enters the match undefeated. Space Coast Daily
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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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Nike Volleyball Camp at Cape Coast Volleyball Club
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Cape Coast Volleyball Club — $255 for a 2-day camp — Enhance your volleyball skills with expert coaching in a fun and competitive environment.
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Viera Farmers and Artisan Market
4-8 p.m. — Viera Regional Park — Free entry — Discover local flavors and unique crafts from talented artisans and food vendors.
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Sip Explore - Taste The World
2-5 p.m. — Total Wine & More — Free — Experience an exciting tasting journey with choose-your-own flavor adventures at interactive stations.
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6th Annual Space Coast Women’s Day
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate women with pampering, shopping, activities, and community spirit.
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Skyclub Live Performance
6:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Mainstreet Pub — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock and pop hits as Skyclub takes the stage with their original music.
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10th Annual Bowling Tournament
2:30-5:00 p.m. — Bowlero Melbourne — Enjoy networking over food and drinks while showcasing your bowling skills.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way out is through.
~ Robert Frost
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