Daily
Melbourne
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Space Coast State Fair will open October 30 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera and run until November 16. The event offers live Lucha Libre Wrestling—held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9 p.m.—along with rides, food, and shows as part of Brevard's largest annual family celebration. Space Coast Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Oct.26 carrying 28 Starlink satellites and broke its record with 136 flights this year—more than NASA’s 30-year shuttle total. Local space companies are set to chase a new record as SpaceX plans its next Starlink mission on Tuesday at 9:14 a.m., with Hurricane Melissa prompting careful weather checks. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX will launch 28 Starlink internet satellites Sunday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on a Falcon 9 rocket — the Starlink mission 10-21 will add new satellites to improve internet service. Florida Today
- ➤ A SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch 29 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, Oct. 29 between 8:52 a.m. and 12:52 p.m.—weather permitting, residents along the coast may see the rocket take off. Live coverage will begin 90 minutes before liftoff. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several inches of rain fell in parts of Brevard and Lake counties on Sunday, causing major flooding along roads and in neighborhoods. Alerts for flash flooding in Lake County and severe storms in Brevard were issued as meteorologists said a high-pressure area—along with moisture from Hurricane Melissa—led to the heavy rain, with official totals to be released soon. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Melbourne’s Housing and Urban Improvement Division invites residents to share input on local housing priorities via a short survey (open until November 22) to help shape the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan for supporting low- and moderate-income families. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ The City of Melbourne has issued a precautionary boil water notice for residents on W. Eau Gallie Boulevard due to a planned water shutoff for hydrant repairs—residents should boil water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or use bottled water until tests confirm it is safe. Space Coast Daily
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County’s housing market shows strength as pending sales rise and inventory tightens in Melbourne and nearby areas — a sign that seller conditions are improving. Local experts say buyer activity is increasing and may lead to stable prices before new listings appear in spring. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Holy Trinity won a tough volleyball match in the state Class 2A regional semifinal by beating Canterbury in five sets with scores of 22-25, 25-21, 21-25, 25-21 and 15-9. Florida Today
- ➤ Charles 'Phil' Smith graduated from Cocoa High in 1961 with nine varsity letters in football, basketball and track and earned All-State honors in both sports, later becoming Eastern Florida State’s first scholarship athlete — a milestone noted by the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ At the FCSAA Division II Championships in Tallahassee, Eastern Florida State College’s men's cross country team finished fifth and the women's team placed third. The women will run at the NJCAA Division II National Championships on Nov. 8 in Fort Dodge—both teams ran season-best times. Space Coast Daily
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40th Annual Space Coast State Fair
5-10 p.m. — Space Coast Daily Park — Admission included but rides are extra — Experience the largest family fair in Brevard with shows and unlimited rides.
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Puppy Pals Live
7:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — $30 — Enjoy an action-packed show featuring rescued dogs performing incredible tricks and hilarious stunts.
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Florida’s Hottest Reggae Night
7 p.m. – Midnight — Nomads Canteen FL — Check out three premier reggae acts, Cloud9 Vibes, Floridaze, and The Rip for an unforgettable showcase of island rhythms.
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LightWork Therapy and Recovery Event
7:00 PM — 705 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL — Sold Out — Experience a fun painting class with local artist G-Susan Ricci in a creative atmosphere.
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Tim Hawkins Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Calvary Chapel Melbourne — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with laughter from the hilarious Tim Hawkins.
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Rocky Water Brew Fest 2025
1-5 p.m. — Eau Gallie Square Park — Free parking — Sample the finest craft beers from small breweries across Florida.
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Chevy Chase Live Q&A
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Celebrate holiday cheer with a screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and a Q&A with Chevy Chase.
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Trusts Made Simple: A Smarter Way to Protect Your Family and Assets
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM — One Senior Place — Free entry — Learn how trusts can simplify estate planning and protect your assets in this informative session with a Q&A.
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