Daily
Melbourne
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Many free and low-cost events will take place across the Space Coast from October 3 to 9, including a Puerto Rican Day parade in Palm Bay, animal concerts in Palm Bay and Indialantic, and a blessing of animals in Cocoa Village. Melbourne residents can also enjoy First Friday in Wickham Park — a local event with food trucks and live music, while other community outings include a pumpkin rescue in Rockledge, an art walk in Eau Gallie, ranger-led tours at Turkey Creek Sanctuary, and a free boat trip to Samsons Island. Florida Today
- ➤ The City of Melbourne is offering $50 rebates to homeowners who install rain barrels, high-efficiency toilets, or composters that save water—residents must call 321-608-5080 or email [email protected] to apply while funds last or until September 30th, 2026. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Brevard County streets honor key local figures such as world champion surfer Kelly Slater on Slater Way in Cocoa Beach and community leader Samuel Barton on Barton Blvd—examples that span the region from Cocoa to Viera. The names also celebrate pioneers like Mercury Seven astronaut Gus Grissom on Grissom Parkway, reflecting the area's rich history. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College Foundation will host its Scholarship Golf Classic Tournament on Friday, November 7 at the Duran Golf Club in Viera with an 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start—registrations are open for sponsors and players to support student scholarships. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Brevard Public Schools and IUPAT reached tentative agreements on new leave policies and a wage framework that will guide a three-year contract — the updates include changes to sick, parental, and extended leave rules to better align with federal guidelines. The deal also sets conditions for future salary adjustments — such as annual step increases and reopener clauses — to support over 8,000 staff. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Forty-seven Merritt Island High School AFEX students and 11 Jefferson Middle School students visited Florida Tech’s College of Aviation Flight Line today to learn about aircraft and career paths in aviation. They toured state-of-the-art facilities and met faculty — who explained flight systems and potential aerospace careers. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex remains open today — despite the federal government shutdown — and continues operating with funding from guests while Delaware North manages operations for NASA. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne Central Catholic will travel to Terriers Stadium on Friday night to face Titusville. Live pre-game coverage will start shortly before the 7 p.m. kickoff — Terry Spain and Zane Garcia will call the game as MCC, with a record of 1—3, and the team aims to improve its standing. Space Coast Daily
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Salsa Dance Night: Havana Nights
6-9:30 p.m. — Venezia Wine Veranda — $10 at the door — Experience Cuban rhythm with a Salsa class followed by social dancing and delicious culinary specials.
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Rock & Roll Revue: Autumn Boogie
7-10 p.m. — Eau Gallie Civic Center — $15 — Dance to the catchy tunes of a fabulous 12-piece Rock & Roll band this autumn.
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Melbourne Annual Fall Art and Craft Expo
10 AM – 6 PM — Wickham Park — Festival admission details unknown — Explore over 300 booths featuring local art, crafts, and live music.
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