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🌱 How therapy dogs will soon be comforting patients at Melbourne’s hospital

Melbourne, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Melbourne! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How therapy dogs will soon be comforting patients at Melbourne’s hospital
  • When Ashley McBryde will take the stage in Melbourne
  • Space Coast and Melbourne mourn longtime congressman Bill Posey, dead at 78

Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital introduces pet therapy program (wftv.com) — Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is rolling out Brevard County’s first hospital-based pet therapy program this month, bringing certified therapy dogs like Chloe to patients, visitors, and staff. The Wellness Team hopes the visits, timed with Mental Health Awareness Month, will ease anxiety and stress for people receiving or delivering care in the busy Melbourne facility.
   

• Ashley McBryde To Bring Crowds 'Into The Wild' On 2026 Headlining Run — See The Dates (iheart.com) — Ashley McBryde is bringing her 2026 “Into The Wild Tour” to Melbourne on October 3, with a show at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts. The Grammy-winning country artist is touring behind her new album “Wild,” and tickets for all dates go on sale to the general public this Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m. local time.
   

• Former Florida GOP Rep. Bill Posey Dies at 78 (newsmax.com) — Longtime Space Coast congressman Bill Posey has died at 78 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, where he was surrounded by his family. The former Republican representative, known for fiscal conservatism and support of NASA, spent decades serving Brevard County and Florida in local, state, and federal office.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Suzy was LOST on May 10, 2026 in Palm Bay, FL 32907 near Aviation and Americana Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Westbrooke)
  • My white and orange tabby has gone missing.
    His name is Gold and very friendly. Last seen at 1012 Handsome Cab Ln. Apt 201. He's been missing since yesterday,, 9 May. Gold has a thyroid… (Nextdoor Spyglass)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Melbourne. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Melbourne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melbourne here.

🗞 Nearby News

Melbourne Village

  • Dollar strengthens as Trump says Iran peace offer ‘unacceptable' (whtc.com)
  • Dees star faces MRO scrutiny after win over Eagles (espn.com)
  • Arrests in Brevard County: May 9, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com)

Satellite Beach

  • HOAHubs.com Launches Platform Upgrades to Expand HOA Community Data, Search Visibility, & Homeowner Resources Nationwide (issuewire.com)
  • Arrests in Brevard County: May 8, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.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: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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