BREVARD COUNTY – Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) continues to make investments ahead of storm season to make the energy grid smarter, stronger and more storm resilient.

MELBOURNE - On Friday, April 8, The Landing Rooftop hosted their one-year anniversary party and raised over $7,400 for two local charities. The event was a huge success and featured free signature cocktail samples, free small bites, a live DJ, Vegas showgirls, and casino gaming tables. $3,70…

BREVARD COUNTY - The week of May 21-27, 2022 is National Boating Safety week. The primary mission of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary is recreational Boater Safety, contribute to the safety and security of citizens ports, waterways and coastal regions under the direction of the US Coast Guard. T…

BREVARD COUNTY — Those looking for a meaningful cause to put their time toward are invited to check out Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village.

BREVARD COUNTY — If you think back to your high school prom, feelings of excitement and anticipation may be some of the elements that made it a great night.

BREVARD COUNTY - Last week was a big one for area high school baseball and softball teams as they competed for district championships.

PALM BAY - 2022 marks the 12th anniversary of Kids to Parks Day, an annual day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country. Organized by National Park Trust, the mission of Kids to Parks Day is to foster future outdoor enthusiasts and help w…

PALM BAY - In an update to an article published last week by Hometown News Brevard, the Palm Bay City Council recently voted in a 4-1 motion to allocate over $5 million in ARPA funding to help alleviate homelessness and provide options for affordable housing. This discussion and motion took …

TITUSVILLE – The 43rd annual Space Coast International Air Show is set to be held at the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville on May 21-22.

INDIALANTIC – A playground at Nance Park has been completely re-done and named after Mikey Goodwin, a 19-year-old who lost his life to a rare form of brain cancer on May 23, 2020. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the playground on Friday, May 13 at 6 p.m.

MELBOURNE – The Florida Institute of Technology held its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday at the campus’ Clemente Center. The school conferred 1,200 degrees with the class having students from 54 countries and 42 states.

BREVARD COUNTY — Come one, come all to the first-ever Interfaith United Community Picnic on Sunday, May 15, at Wickham Park. Why? Because everyone loves a picnic!

BREVARD COUNTY — There wasn’t a dry eye in the house April 27 when 18 residents from Promise in Brevard took center stage for the fourth-annual “Promise Runway of Dreams Fashion Show & Luncheon” at the Promise in Brevard campus in West Melbourne.

SATELLITE BEACH - To celebrate National Bingo Day, the 55+ Club of Satellite Beach is going to throw a Bingo Party with all the fun you can handle.

BREVARD COUNTY — A team comprised of seven of the school district’s brightest students recently returned victorious after competing in the 2022 Commissioner’s Academic Challenge.

MELBOURNE - Banners designed to honor those with U.S. military ties who are either City of Melbourne residents or their immediate family members will hang on street poles along New Haven Ave. in Downtown Melbourne from now through July 4, according to a release from the City of Melbourne.

MELBOURNE - Volunteer board members provide vital input to the Melbourne City Council on important local issues and have the opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to their community.

BREVARD COUNTY – Jashaun Corbin, who formerly starred in the backfield for both Rockledge and Holy Trinity during his high school football playing days, has signed as a free agent with the New York Giants, according to a post on Twitter from Mr. Corbin.

BREVARD COUNTY - Call it the perfect example of “paying it forward.”

MELBOURE – Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux was founded by two LSU Basketball walk-ons who took the lessons learned from the hardwood and brought them to life in their innovative restaurant concept.

BREVARD COUNTY, FL - Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) will hold on-campus graduation ceremonies for Spring Commencement on May 12, celebrating the achievements of students earning their diplomas this term.

COCOA BEACH – The Space Coast Symphony YOUTH Orchestra has a terpsichorean treat in store for the public, with the presentation of Shall We Dance? on Sunday, May 8, at 3:30 p.m at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, 1500 Minutemen Causeway, in Cocoa Beach.

TITUSVILLE – The Florida Art Education Association (FAEA) has announced its 2022 K-12 Student Art Assessment & Virtual Exhibition winners.

MELBOURNE — For the second consecutive year, Florida Tech’s online MBA program has been ranked among the nation’s best by Fortune magazine.

BREVARD COUNTY - Growing up as a kid on the Space Coast, Brevard-native author Ericka Page drew inspiration from her Florida backdrop constantly. In her debut novel, A Marvel of Magick, she has created a world that reflects all of the inspiration that surrounded her as a child in Titusville.…

ROCKLEDGE — Residents living with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) may not have heard that there’s an alternative to taking blood thinners every day to manage their condition.

ROCKLEDGE – The City of Rockledge will hold its 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Turtle Creek Golf Club, located at 1278 Admirality Blvd. on May 14.

BREVARD COUNTY -- Vinny Capra, a former standout baseball player at Eastern Florida State College and Melbourne Central Catholic High School, made his Major League Baseball debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday after being promoted from Triple-A on Friday.

PALM BAY -- Many Americans are currently experiencing a housing crisis. While the market has definitely been kind to sellers over the past few years, the rising costs of rent in a post-pandemic economy have left many renters scrambling to figure out how they’ll afford rental increases that s…

MELBOURNE - The 3rd Annual Space Coast Wing Battle, put on by Battle Bros, LLC in conjunction with The Children’s Hunger Project, will be held on May 21 at Wickham Park in Melbourne from 6-10 p.m.

BREVARD COUNTY — With just under one month until the official start of hurricane season, it’s not too late to prepare your home before damage can occur.

MELBOURNE - Reading transports us; it's a form of astral projection that allows readers to learn, grow, and experience without ever leaving one's homes. And the best authors - whether fiction or nonfiction - expertly provide their readers with exactly that; a profusion of emotions we crave t…

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MELBOURNE — The past two years have brought healthcare to the forefront of many conversations, and a local nonprofit wanted to recognize those serving our community in key healthcare roles. Brevard Heart Foundation honored 16 awardees from across the county at their Heart of a Hero Awards Ga…

MELBOURNE – Rock & Roll Revue, an ensemble of the Melbourne Municipal Band (MMB), will present an up-tempo sock hop on Friday, May 13, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Boulevard in Melbourne.

PORT CANAVERAL – Port Canaveral welcomed Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Freedom on her first call to the Port at a dockside ceremony as the ship prepared for her inaugural sailing from the Port’s Cruise Terminal 6. The Carnival Freedom, which will be homeported at Port Canaveral, will offer…

MELBOURNE – The SPCA of Brevard is hosting a free drive-through vaccine and microchip clinic on Saturday, April 30, at Wickham Park, located at 2500 Parkway Drive in Melbourne from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. It will be the first of several free clinics hosted as part of their new CommUNITY initiative.…

BREVARD COUNTY – RedRover has awarded a $20,000 Safe Housing grant to Serene Harbor, Inc. shelter to help them expand their pet-friendly spaces to welcome more domestic violence survivor’s pets.

SUNTREE - Neighbors of Suntree (NOS) recently awarded $12,000 to four local charitable organizations.

PALM BAY - Round 13 Boxing, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Palm Bay, will be holding a live boxing event billed as “Return of the Warriors” on June 25 at the Tony Rosa Community Center, located at 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. in Palm Bay, according to a release from the City of Palm Bay.

BREVARD COUNTY — The Brevard Chorale is bringing back some popular tunes from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s this weekend as singers perform songs to get you out of your seat and dancing to the beat.

BREVARD COUNTY - David Jones is a man dedicated to his communities. Arguably one of the busiest people in Brevard County, Mr. Jones serves on multiple boards, owns his own business, and recently launched a nonprofit arm of that business, Diversity of Thought, Inc. in an effort to help the pe…

BREVARD COUNTY - The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO) has been working diligently to improve driving experiences in Brevard County. Over the past few months, they’ve held campaigns to increase pedestrian safety beachside, implemented updated in-road lighting at 16 cro…

BREVARD COUNTY — Writing has often been claimed as a therapeutic means to unburden oneself of emotions. Sharing your story can be a great way to connect with others who may have experienced a similar journey.

BREVARD COUNTY — Whether you’ve been looking for the right time to start your creative writing or need the extra push to keep it going, the Inspire Writers Center has just the workshop for you.

BREVARD COUNTY — Come hear the beautiful sounds of the youth as students in grades 4-10 have been working hard toward their spring concert.

BREVARD COUNTY - Like most people during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, Josh Jensen had to pivot. As the President and CEO of Aging Matters, COVID restrictions made Mr. Jensen rethink how to accomplish most of the work his organization does on a daily basis. Aging Matters is a…

MERRITT ISLAND - Many people celebrate their 16th birthday by getting their driver’s license and getting behind the wheel of a car.

BREVARD COUNTY - Six Eastern Florida State College students have been selected to the 2022 All-Florida Academic Team for their outstanding scholarship and work in the community.

VIERA - Viera High School senior soccer player Victoria Wehner has earned a spot on the women’s soccer team at Florida Tech.