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Rise and shine, Melbourne! In today’s edition: Why your tap smells, symphonic fireworks, Nuclear Circus, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Why your tap smells: Melbourne’s temporary switch to free chlorine runs through January 26, and water remains safe to drink, but dialysis patients and fish owners should take extra precautions — learn who should take precautions.
Infrastructure work will slow commutes: Expect congestion on U.S. 1 near South Fourth Street in Cocoa Beach this week as sewer repairs keep traffic down to one lane through Friday, Jan. 16 — check traffic impacts and timeline.
Future of cleanup funding: Brevard County is weighing extending the half-cent sales tax for Indian River Lagoon restoration, with public workshops soon. The program has completed more than 100 projects across the Space Coast — see how to get involved.
Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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🫶 We got your back
Temporary changes for local programs: Melbourne’s Joseph N. Davis Community Center closes today for roof replacement after July 2025 storm damage. Seniors at Lunch, Bone Builders, and Melbourne Police Athletic League winter games are relocating during the closure. No facility rentals are available until repairs wrap up. Get all the details.
A wild midweek reset: Stroll past kangaroos and sloths, hand a snack to a giraffe, or paddle Expedition Africa at Brevard Zoo. It’s close-to-home nature time that funds real conservation…instant feel-good errands for your soul.
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📆 Around town this week
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🎷 Space Coast Jazz Night & Italian Dinner @ Italian American Club of South Brevard Inc | Tuesday (1/13) at 6:30 PM – Easy-listening Space Coast jazz meets red-sauce comfort as Mary Buck and the Catwoman soundtrack your plate of spaghetti, fresh bread, salad, and dessert. It’s 20 bucks, grab tickets at the club or online, then stake a table if your crew travels with appetites.
🛍 Twin Rivers Local Vintage Sip & Shop @ Twin Rivers Local Vintage | Thursday (1/15) at 5:00 PM – Whether you swore off clutter in January or love a treasure hunt, this Sip & Shop brings New Year vibes with 70-plus vendors, a drink in hand, and gourmet samples. Bring a friend, wander, chat up the vendors, and call it quality time.
🎨 The Gouache Class @ Art More Place | Thursday (1/15) at 7:00 PM – If you’ve been craving guilt-free me time, this six-week gouache class at Art More Place delivers. Beginner friendly with prompts, techniques, and creative camaraderie in EGAD. Limited seats, early birds save $20, and you can even mix in watercolors, colored pencils, etc.
🎤 Mania: The ABBA Tribute @ King Center for the Performing Arts | Thursday (1/15) at 7:30 PM – Whether you’ve been singing Waterloo since vinyl, or just know the chorus from karaoke, this ABBA tribute hits Melbourne with sequins, harmonies, and unapologetic joy. Expect big voices, bigger flares, and the kind of dance-along you’ll claim was “for exercise.”
🐾 Fundraiser for the Florida Wildlife Hospital @ American Muscle Car Museum | Friday (1/16) at 9:00 AM – Corvette folks are in town, so the American Muscle Car Museum is open for a rare peek, and your $30 at the door benefits the Florida Wildlife Hospital. Gawk at pristine metal, then bask in the glow of helping possums, owls, and otters.
📚 B.A.B Women’s Book Reflection: 1,000 Nights @ Hemingway’s Tavern | Friday (1/16) at 6:30 PM – Craving conversation that isn’t weather, traffic, or HOA drama? Join the B.A.B Women’s Book Reflection on 1,000 Nights by Eli Gardner for a small-circle, zero-small-talk dive into survival, mercy, and the senses. Arrive solo, leave with real connections, and snag a limited seat now: https://bit.ly/4qyXvVL
🎭 Foxfire @ Melbourne Civic Theatre | Friday (1/16) at 8:00 PM – Skip the couch and catch a play with music about Annie Nations, a 79-year-old Appalachian firecracker guarding her farm from a slick developer, juggling a country-singer son, and visited by memories of her late husband. Funny, touching, a little magical, and human.
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📻 Melbourne report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 13%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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