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Melbourne, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Melbourne! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did a Melbourne Court restaurant fare in this week’s inspections?
  • Will Melbourne’s new fire station replace parkland at Jimmy Moore Park?
  • Which blockbuster Broadway shows are debuting at Melbourne’s King Center?

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rodents, insects, temp issues lead to Brevard restaurant closures (floridatoday.com) — Recent state health inspections in Brevard County temporarily closed several restaurants for issues like rodents, insects and unsafe food temperatures, and one inspection specifically cites a restaurant on Melbourne Court in Melbourne. The report also lists high-priority violations at other nearby eateries and explains how inspections and complaints work. Locals can use this information to decide where to eat and how to report problems.
   

2. Melbourne fire station plan sparks park debate (floridatoday.com) — Melbourne is weighing whether to rebuild aging Fire Station 72 on part of Jimmy Moore Park or move it west of Wickham Road, a choice that could affect response times, park space, and neighborhood noise. Residents are pushing back over losing green space, while city officials warn that national safety standards and rising call volumes make a new station urgent.
   

3. The 2026-27 Broadway at the King Center Season revealed, including 3 Melbourne premieres (gottagoorlando.com) — Melbourne theater lovers can look forward to a packed 2026–27 Broadway at the King Center season, including Melbourne premieres of Mrs. Doubtfire, Water for Elephants, and Hadestown. With dates running from December 2026 through April 2027 and season ticket waitlists opening this spring, locals can lock in seats early for big-name touring productions close to home.
   

4. ‘The gates of Hell!' Florida man caught in disturbing teen trafficking case, sheriff says (clickorlando.com) — A Melbourne man has been arrested in Brevard County in connection with an alleged human trafficking case involving a teenage girl, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators say the victim reported extensive abuse, forced sex acts and threats involving recorded videos. A corrections deputy is also facing a related charge after allegedly engaging in unlawful sexual activity with the teen.
   

5. New Info In Martin Plane Crash-19-Year-Old Pilot Was Flying To Melbourne Florida News (iheart.com) — A 19-year-old pilot who rented a small plane in Melbourne and was flying back there from Fort Lauderdale walked away uninjured after a crash-landing in Martin County’s Hungryland Preserve. Investigators from the NTSB and FAA are now examining what caused the engine failure that flipped the aircraft onto its roof along a rural canal road.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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