Good morning, Melbourne.

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Brevard County for stealing a car from a Melbourne Kia dealership and then being caught at a McDonald’s drive-thru ordering food, the sheriff said & he faces charges for grand theft and driving with a suspended license.

Thomas Gaffney, 59, of Melbourne was sentenced to five years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud after pleading guilty on January 23 for an investment fraud scheme that used false advertisements to promise a 12% annual return on funds for private business loans—he forfeited $487,750 used on personal expenses including cruises, jewelry, and costs for a pizza restaurant he helped operate.

Florida law HB1255 will require parental consent for in-school corporal punishment beginning July 1 + Brevard Public Schools already bans corporal punishment and will keep using positive discipline methods + the policy was updated in March and will not change.

Brevard County offers many indoor summer activities for kids, including free bowling through the Kids Bowl Free program where registered children pay about $5 for shoe rentals + discounted movie tickets at theaters like CW Theaters in Melbourne.

Families can also visit Candy Wonderland in Palm Bay, enjoy a free teen membership at Planet Fitness, or let younger children skate for free at Galaxy Skateway in Melbourne.

Tru Phonic ft. Syd Taylor Band Live Show

7-11:30 p.m. — Pineapples — $19.10 — Enjoy an evening of funk music with Florida legends Tru Phonic and a soulful opening by Syd Taylor Band.

International Yoga Day Celebration

9:00 – 9:50 AM — The Avenue Viera — Free entry — Light up your morning with a community yoga session led by lululemon ambassador Britt Pryor.

On-Site Tour at Discovery Village

9 AM - 7 PM — Discovery Village At Melbourne — Free entry — Explore a vibrant senior living community with top-rated amenities and engaging activities.

Children's Art Workshop with Ms. Sara Bohman

12-3 p.m. — Thrive Local — Cost info not provided — Explore creativity and crafts while making 3D Beehives in a fun environment for kids.

Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Things With Wings

7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Explore the aerial wonders of birds, jets, and mythical dragons through live music.

Summer Series #2

Join Keep Brevard Beautiful for our second Summer Series cleanup at Riverview Park in Melbourne from 8am-12pm. Be part of something impactful, spend your morning giving back to our beautiful community and waterways!

Children's Art Workshop with Ms. Sara Bohman

12-3 p.m. — Thrive Local — Cost TBD — Create colorful tile mosaics and explore creativity in a fun, supportive environment.

Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

4-10 p.m. — Claude Edge Front St. Park — Free entry — A ‘blast’ of a fireworks display that thousands anticipate every year at Front Street Park.