With Election Day approaching, Brevard County residents have several ways to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election. Early voting begins Monday, October 19, giving registered voters an opportunity to participate before the polls open on Tuesday, November 3. Whether you plan to vote early, return a mail ballot or visit your precinct on Election Day, knowing the deadlines can help you avoid last-minute problems. Here is a nonpartisan guide to getting ready. Early

Brevard County residents are getting opportunities to hear directly from candidates seeking their votes as the November election approaches. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon joined Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in Melbourne on Saturday, October 17, for a stop on his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds is scheduled to visit Melbourne on Tuesday, October 20, as part of his “Defending the Florida Dream” bus tour. The appearances involve different races and different



The Board of Directors of the Melbourne Art Festival, Inc. has voted to cancel the 2027 Melbourne Art FestivalTM – which would have been the 42nd annual fine art festival. The all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit will instead plan a Fine Art Auction in spring 2027 to raise scholarship funds.   The decision follows this year’s 41st festival, held April 25–26, 2026, at Wickham Park which attracted tens of thousands of local and out of town fine

From Italian dinners downtown to sushi in Palm Bay and a future lakefront getaway in Viera, here are five additions to Brevard’s dining scene. Picking a place for dinner might soon become a little harder—in the best possible way. New restaurants are giving Space Coast residents more choices for breakfast, weekend brunch, and a night out. Some have already welcomed their first customers, while others are preparing to open their doors. Here’s a look at