Daily Debrief for Oct. 28: City Hall, Meetings, Today and this week

Oct. 28: 11 items from Melbourne's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.

Weather alert

High Surf Advisory: High Surf Advisory issued October 28 at 2:40AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL * WHAT…For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the sur (National Weather Service)
Coastal Flood Warning: Coastal Flood Warning issued October 28 at 2:40AM EDT until October 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL * WHAT…For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the sur (National Weather Service) Weather: This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, 82°F. Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, 74°F. Thursday: Chance of rain showers, 84°F. Thursday Night: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, 73°F. (NWS forecast)

Understanding the Property Tax Amendment (Amendment 3) A proposed constitutional amendment (Amendment 3) on the November 3 general election ballot could change how property taxes are applied to homesteads and how local government servi (City of Melbourne)
Water Lawns Only One Day a Week Beginning Nov. 1 During Eastern Standard Time (November 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027) irrigation is limited to only one day per week on scheduled days. (City of Melbourne)
National First Responders Day, October 28 National First Responders Day (October 28) is a day to honor and celebrate the courage, dedication and sacrifice of the men and women who rush toward danger to protect and save liv (City of Melbourne)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Nov. 3, 2026 1 agenda file posted (melbournefl.civicclerk.com)
Citizens' Advisory Board (canceled), Nov. 2, 2026 1 agenda file posted (melbournefl.civicclerk.com)

Somatic Activated Healing: Tuesday Evenings Tue. Nov. 3, 6 p.m.; LOVE + Wellness Collective; 909 E New Haven Avenue Suite 302, Historic Downtown Melbourne; $19.00 (Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida)
Farmer’s Market at Riverview Park Sat. Oct. 31, 10 a.m.; Riverview Park; 2400 Riverview Drive, Melbourne (Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida)
Green Gables Open House Sat. Oct. 31, 10 a.m. (Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida)
Island Root Halloween party Sat. Oct. 31, 7 p.m.; Downtown Melbourne; E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne (Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida)
Historic Ghost Tours Fri. Oct. 30, 8 a.m.; Downtown Melbourne; E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne (Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida)
Meg O’Malley’s Halloweekend Fri. Oct. 30, 9 p.m.; Meg O’Malley’s; 812 E. New Haven Ave, Melbourne (Visit Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida) The Daily Debrief is a daily digest of what Melbourne’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.