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Melbourne, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Melbourne! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new nonstop LaGuardia flights could change travel from Melbourne
  • See which Brevard communities, including Melbourne, reported arrests on August 13
  • Deadly crash shuts down part of Wickham Road near Melbourne.

Also on today's calendar: Back-to-School Bash at Melbourne Square.

Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 76.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New nonstop route to NYC coming to Melbourne-Orlando International Airport (mynews13.com) — Seasonal nonstop Delta flights between Melbourne Orlando International Airport and New York’s LaGuardia will start December 19, running on weekends through early May. The new route is timed for Port Canaveral cruise traffic, adds 6,000 seats, and could expand to daily service if demand from Brevard County travelers is strong.
   

• Arrests in Brevard County: August 13, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com) — Brevard County agencies reported a full slate of August 13 arrests, including several Melbourne residents facing charges ranging from drug offenses and DUI to theft and domestic-related allegations. All suspects are presumed innocent, but the detailed log offers residents a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity across Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa, Titusville and nearby communities.
   

• 1 killed in crash near Melbourne, FHP says (wesh.com) — A person was killed Friday night in a crash that blocked Wickham Road at Capron Trail near Melbourne, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say a Toyota Tacoma and Honda Insight were involved, and investigators are still working to determine how the Brevard County collision happened.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just wanted to say thank you so much to whoever drove me home with my dog.
    I was just so overwhelmed with trying to get her before she got hit by a car. And to all the people who stopped and tried to help as well. (Nextdoor Country Estates)
  • URGENT i am moving tomorrow and urgently need Goose a new home.
    I would love to keep him but can’t. He is about one year old. I have all of his paperwork and everything that he would need. Please help!!! (Nextdoor West Lake Washington)
  • Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Porter in Melbourne. Apply here.
  • Cocoa Hyundai posted a job opening for Valet/Porter in Melbourne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melbourne here.

🗞 Nearby News

Melbourne Village

  • Jackery Explorer 300D Drops Inverter, Gains Runtime: Australian Debut at 4x4 Show (techtimes.com)
  • Humor Poetry Contest: A Quirky Literary Tradition (investorshangout.com)
  • What Is the Point of Talmidim Hashluchim? An Open Letter From Your Shliach (anash.org)

West Melbourne

  • Dig into trees, bees, shrubs and more at Brevard master gardener classes (floridatoday.com)

Satellite Beach

  • What's at the market? Shop farm-fresh produce and local favorites here. (floridatoday.com)

Ok Melbourne! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Prism (Thank you Mark J. for sending it in!)
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