After school days lost from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the newly announced make-up dates have spurred conflicting opinions. Early dismissal Fridays have been canceled for all of November and the first week of December. “I think extending those Fridays has a very minimal impact,” Principal Burt Clark said, “It...

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Meet Leia, a special new addition to our Sea Turtle Healing Center! This juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle came to us earlier this week from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after being found washed back to shore in Cocoa Beach. According to the National...

The Brevard Zoo is gearing up for its annual Jazzoo event, a long-running staple to the zoo that is always a blast. “Jazzoo is our annual music festival that has music from different genres playing across multiple stages over zoo property. There is food from dozens of restaurants, food Trucks, and bars as well,” said Lauren Delgado, senior communications manager for the zoo.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA—The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts Wednesday calls for mostly sunny skies, with a high near 83. Windy, with an east wind of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Windy, with an...

Two business organizations are spending about $57,000 to lobby for approval of a ballot item that would extend for another 10 years Brevard County's property tax break program for new and expanding companies. The proposed extension of the county's 30-year-old ad valorem tax abatement program is on the Nov. 5 ballot. Separately, voters in...

Drawing attention to pedestrian safety is the aim of Mobility Week in Brevard County. The Space Coast TPO's Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails committee and Best Foot Forward held a pedestrian safety pop-up event Monday, Oct. 28 at the Brevard County Government Center in Viera. “The purpose of this event is...

BREVARD COUNTY • PALM BAY, FLORIDA – City of Palm Bay officials have issued for precautionary boil water notice for portions of Northwest Palm Bay. Customers may have experienced a water service disruption due to a water main break. Approximately 4,900 customers were impacted in the NW section of the City.

Explore the beautiful waterfront along Melbourne Avenue and Crane Creek and indulge in an expanded culinary experience. BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – The 2024 Downtown Melbourne Food and Wine Festival now has an even larger space! Explore the beautiful waterfront along Melbourne Avenue and Crane Creek and indulge in an expanded culinary experience.

BREVARD COUNTY, VIERA, FLORIDA- For a few dollars your child can ride a beautiful pony at the Space Coast State Fair. You can watch a barrel-chested Argentinian muscleman move a KELLY FORD F150 truck with his teeth. You can pet a baby pig, eat deep fried cinnamon rolls and get hypnotized. It’s a joyful reprieve from the ordinary for the thousands of people who walk through the Modern Midways giant gates at The Space Coast State Fair each year.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Call it what you want; the BBQ Bowl, the biggest rivalry on the Space Coast (of course that’s up for debate), or simply – Cocoa vs Rockledge. The Cocoa Tigers enter this matchup as defending back-to-back State Champions with a 5-3 record on the season. The Rockledge Raiders on the other hand are 6-2 on the season.

MERRITT ISLAND — Buckle up, space explorers! A visit to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a cosmic adventure filled with excitement, discovery, and a touch of local pride. Whether you’re a lifelong space enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, this trip offers a launchpad into...

INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH — With the 2024 General Election around the corner, Hometown News has reached out to local candidates to find out what they think are the top three issues facing the community and how they plan to address them, if elected. Running for Indian Harbour Beach City...

MELBOURNE — If you’re looking for ways to spend some quality time with your loved ones this weekend, look no further than this pet-friendly event that benefits Coastal Boxer Rescue. Woof, Wag & Wiggle your way to Wickham Park’s main pavilion, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, from 11 a.m....

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Eastern Florida State College women’s volleyball team is ranked No. 19 in the final NJCAA Division I National Poll released on Monday. The Titans finished the regular season 15-10 overall and 6-6 in the Citrus Conference and have now been ranked for the past 18 weeks and head into the FCSAA Division I Volleyball Championship which begins on Friday.

"Dear Evan Hansen," the celebrated Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical, is set to take the stage at the King Center in Melbourne, Brevard County, on October 29 and 30. The shows start at 7:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:30 PM. "Dear Evan Hansen" is known for its extraordinary impact...

BREVARD COUNTY — For a whole quarter of a century, the Indialantic Chamber Singers have made their mark on the Space Coast with their beautiful voices. This weekend, the singers invite the public to join in celebration of its silver anniversary by attending “Memories and Melodies: Celebrating 25 Years of Harmony.”

WEST MELBOURNE — With the 2024 General Election around the corner, the Hometown News has reached out to local candidates to find out what they think are the top three issues facing the community and how they plan to address them, if elected. With five seats open for the...

Tim’s Kids Special Hockey Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, November 17, at Rockledge County Club, 1591 S. Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge. The shotgun start tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA—Tim’s Kids Special Hockey Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Sunday, November 17, at...

Lawn-watering restrictions change Sunday, November 3. During Eastern Standard Time (November 3, 2024 – March 8, 2025) irrigation is limited to only one day per week on scheduled days:. Saturday: Residential addresses that end in an odd number or have no address. Sunday: Residential addresses that end in an...

BREVARD COUNTY • MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA – The Merritt Island Mustangs (6-3) are set to host the Viera Hawks (4-5) in prep football action Friday evening on Space Coast Daily TV. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Mustangs stadium. Mustangs are looking to claim a playoff spot...