BREVARD COUNTY — It’s one of the most delicious times of the year where people get to treat their taste buds and the Zonta Club of Melbourne gets to raise money for a cause.
BREVARD COUNTY — Fresh off of a European tour and a newly released EP, southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck will be performing at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts this month.
MELBOURNE — Whether you realize it or not, your musical education may have started in front of the television set during the Saturday mornings of your childhood. As you sat cross-legged on the floor eating a bowl of Cocoa Puffs, the music of the world's greatest composers filled your ears, p…
BREVARD COUNTY — Mark your calendars, the Easter Bunny is preparing a special surprise for youngsters at Green Gables.
BREVARD COUNTY — The Florida Institute of Technology’s Homecoming events, previously held annually in the fall, have now moved to the spring, according to an email from Florida Tech’s Alumni Affairs.
It’s not every day that a local barber writes a children’s book. But, then again, Billy O’Steen isn’t just any barber. A local entrepreneur and business owner, Mr. O’Steen owns Poor Billy’s Barber Shop in West Melbourne, and his clients include tastemakers, politicians, and local leaders fro…
Editor’s note: This story talks about domestic violence and may be triggering for some readers.
BREVARD COUNTY — Eastern Florida State College’s women’s basketball team keeps on reaching unprecedented heights in program history after the team won their first Region VIII Tournament Championship with a 48-43 win over Northwest Florida State College in Niceville on March 11.
MELBOURNE — The City of Melbourne is seeking volunteers to take part in their component of Keep Brevard Beautiful’s 40th Annual Trash Bash, held in conjunction with The Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 1 according to a release from the City of Melbourne.
MELBOURNE BEACH — A Michigan man recently saved a man from dying in the waters off Melbourne Beach, according to the Melbourne Beach Rotary Club, with the help of one of the lifesaving devices the club had recently installed along the town’s beaches as part of the “Drown Zero” initiative.
MELBOURNE — Once upon a time, thanks to Yale’s yearbook editor, the ivy league school’s underclassman a cappella group were forever marked as The Yale Spizzwinks(?). Today, they’re known for more than an editorial mistake.
MELBOURNE — Join Aging Matters for a fun golfing event you probably have never participated in before.
SATELLITE BEACH — Popular from the 1940's through the 1960's, the coin-operated jukebox could play your favorite songs with the push of a couple of buttons.
MELBOURNE — Volunteers are needed for a cleanup of the J.S. Stone Memorial Cemetery, located at 2621 Grant Street in Melbourne, from 9 a.m.- noon.
MELBOURNE — The Second Annual Space Coast Burger Battle will take place at Wickham Park on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
MELBOURNE — The Eau Gallie Arts District has become nationally-recognized as one of the things that makes Brevard County a great place to live. Recently highlighted in a Forbes article naming Melbourne as one of the “Best Places to Live in Florida” for 2023, the Eau Gallie Arts District has …
MELBOURNE — The City of Melbourne began staffing the City Hall parking garage, located at 900 E. Strawbridge Ave., with a security guard on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings as of Thursday, Feb. 23, according to a release form the City.
MELBOURNE — Seniors, if you haven’t heard, there’s a free expo in town this month that has all the resources you need under one roof.
MELBOURNE — When a person discovers an animal in need of help but it’s obviously not someone’s pet, who should they go to?
MELBOURNE — If you’ve ever walked in to get your hair cut and styled by Billy O’Steen, you’ll notice he does things a little differently. The owner of Poor Billy’s Barbershop, located in the MySalonSuites plaza in West Melbourne, expert barbering skills and techniques are tested classics, bu…
BREVARD COUNTY — Inundated with images as we are today, accessible in the snap of a finger, with the light touch of a button, we've ironically become disassociated from them. With the ability to take and store thousands of images, screenshots, and photos, we bear very little attachment and p…
BREVARD COUNTY — It’s that time of the season again! Space Coast Symphony Orchestra is preparing a toe-tapping tribute to Broadway hits with its “Showtime!” concert this weekend.
MELBOURNE — Are you ready to let the rhythm get you? A brand new production of “ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan” is coming to Brevard County next month that will have audiences dancing in their seats.
BREVARD COUNTY — The Brevard Parkinson’s Alliance (BPA) is proud to present the BPA Lunch and Learn on March 9th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Schechter Community Center located at 1089 South Patrick Drive in Satellite Beach. With over 5,000 Brevard residents suffering from the disease, thi…
BREVARD COUNTY — While it might sound like an overused sentiment, an anniversary really is something to celebrate. Commitment to anything for years on end is not only a testament to the dedication, but also the love of all parties involved. The Brevard Symphony Orchestra, resident to the Kin…
MELBOURNE BEACH — The mild Florida winters are an ideal time to brush up on your golf swing, and what better way than for charity? The Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) is delighted to announce the 11th annual Tee Off for Turtles golf outing and fundraiser on Saturday, March 11th, at the Aquarina…
MELBOURNE — Wouldn’t it be nice to spend an evening with one of America’s favorite bands? How about topping it off with America’s #1 favorite TV uncle? Brevard County fans are in for a double dose of favorite s when The Beach Boys and John Stamos swing through the King Center for the Perform…
MELBOURNE — Two Melbourne Municipal Band ensembles take center stage at separate events March 8-10.
MELBOURNE — Healthcare is one of the leading industries in Brevard County and many of these unsung heroes go without recognition of the dedication and compassion they bring to their patients on a daily basis. Brevard Heart Foundation is changing that as it will be honoring and celebrating 15…
MELBOURNE — Spherion Staffing and Recruiting announced today that its Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship is accepting applications now through April 30.
MELBOURNE — The L3Harris Institute for Assured Information FITSEC competitive cybersecurity team won the Saint Leo Capture the Flag cybersecurity tournament on Feb. 11. The victory brought a $3,500 cash prize.
MELBOURNE — The 5th annual “Strawberry Fest” will be held this weekend at Wickham Park in Melbourne on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., according to the event website.
MELBOURNE — The 12th annual “Free Speech Week,” hosted by The Florida Tech Crimson, the Florida Institute of Technology’s student-run newspaper, will once again be held next week.
STATEWIDE — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his Department of Education have ignited a firestorm over The College Board’s still-in-development Advanced Placement African American Studies Course.
BREVARD COUNTY — As the country continues to celebrate Black History Month, those wishing to find out more about Brevard’s journey with respect to the civil rights movement can visit the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Memorial Cultural Complex, located at 2180 Freedom Ave. in Mims.
MELBOURNE — Several Youth Sailing Foundation sailors have won at the Florida East Coast Series Regatta competitions.
BREVARD COUNTY — Feb. 28 is National Hygge Day. What is Hygge and why is there an entire day set aside to celebrate it? I’m glad you asked.
Brevard Public Schools is holding its 2nd Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Information Session & Fair and Black History Month Celebration tonight, Thursday, Feb. 9, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Viera High School, according to an event post to brevardschools.org.
MELBOURNE BEACH — Scott Jones, who grew up in Melbourne Beach, has returned to the area to serve as interim rector at St. Sebastian’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, located at 2010 Oak Street.
BREVARD COUNTY — Books are a wonderful way to escape into another world and the Melbourne Municipal Band wants to bring fiction to life with their latest concert.
BREVARD COUNTY — Brevard will once again have a role in this year’s Super Bowl as The Highland Mint, located on the barrier island in Melbourne at 4100 N. Riverside Dr., will produce the coin used in the pre-game coin flip, which determines who gets the ball to start the game and which direc…
BREVARD COUNTY — Next month, join in the community support to fight human trafficking with ANEW Life International’s “Unmasking Freedom” fourth anniversary gala.
BREVARD COUNTY — The beginning of a new year is often a time for reflection and reevaluation. We resolve to change or grow across all aspects of our lives and reassess our current plans to ensure we're on the right track or adjust for changing times. As family dynamics and personal needs flu…
BREVARD COUNTY — The Brevard Intracoastal Science and Engineering Fair, open to Brevard students in grades 7-12, will be held at the Merritt Square Mall on Feb. 2-4.
BREVARD COUNTY — Each year, audiences look forward to the return of the Ditchfield Family Singers and this weekend, they will be putting on another unforgettable show.
BREVARD COUNTY — Seniors, a special Valentine’s Day event has your name all over it.
BREVARD COUNTY — For beloved characters “Dorothy” and “Toto” from “The Wizard of Oz,” returning home was never so important as they traveled the yellow brick road.
EAU GALLIE — Used at times as a medicine, a taxable favorite of the U.S. government, and a 12th century water replacement, whiskey is the star of the show at Whiskey in the District, happening on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 in the Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne. The annual fundraiser - whi…
MELBOURNE — NASA announced the winners of the second NASA TechRise Student Challenge, and a school in Melbourne is one of them.
MELBOURNE — Multiple online programs at Florida Tech have been recognized in the 2023 Best Online Programs ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
BREVARD COUNTY — The Brevard Health Alliance has joined forces with the Brevard Public Schools to offer the first on-site community health clinic to Endeavour Elementary students in Cocoa.
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