🌱 See how Rockledge’s Vlad Drown dominated on the All-Space Coast mat
Hi Rockledge! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Rockledge’s Vlad Drown dominated on the All-Space Coast mat
Also on today's calendar: Melbourne Speed Dating for Singles Age 40s/50s ♥ Rockledge Florida and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Some sun with a shower, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• See who made the 2025-26 All-Space Coast boys wrestling team (floridatoday.com) — Rockledge wrestling fans can cheer sophomore Vlad Drown, who swept first place at the Class 2A state championships, Cape Coast Conference, and District 13-2A with a 38-7 record. He joins standout wrestlers from Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, and other Space Coast schools on FLORIDA TODAY’s 2025-26 All-Space Coast boys wrestling team, highlighting a strong year for Brevard County programs. 
📸 Around Rockledge
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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BeachFly Brewing Co.
BeachFly Brewing Company, 513 Barton Blvd, Rockledge
8:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Melbourne Speed Dating for Singles Age 40s/50s ♥ Rockledge Florida
BeachFly Brewing Company , 513 Barton Blvd , Rockledge
2:00 pm -
Melbourne Speed Dating for Singles Age 20s/30s ♥ Rockledge Florida
BeachFly Brewing Company , 513 Barton Blvd , Rockledge
3:30 pm -
CANCELED - Board of Adjustment
Rockledge, FL Calendar , 1600 Huntington Ln. , Rockledge
6:00 pm -
Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners
Rockledge, FL Calendar , 1600 Huntington Ln. , Rockledge
5:30 pm -
Art in the Park Riverwalk Park in Rockledge
Riverwalk: A Family Park & Nature Center , 5355 US-1 , Rockledge
12:00 pm -
Food Truck Friday at Larry L. Schultz Park
Larry L. Schultz Park , 2560 S Fiske Blvd , Rockledge
4:30 pm
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Sunday April 26
Friday May 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Enlistment Ceremony
Viera Charter , 6103 Stadium Pkwy , Melbourne
5:00 pm -
Haunted Trail at Rotary Park
Rotary Park Merritt Island , 1899 S Courtenay Pkwy , Merritt Island
7:00 pm -
2026 Merritt Island Marine Flea Market & Boat Show
Merritt Square Mall , 777 E Merritt Island Cswy , Merritt Island
10:00 am -
HCVMS and Hello Again Books Annual Cocoa Village Book Fest
Cocoa Calendar , Stone St. Cocoa Village , Cocoa
10:00 am -
Dirty Oar Presents Monday Afternoon Concert featuring Love Valley
Cocoa Calendar , 329 King Street , Cocoa
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Custom Pool Design Services | Memorial Day Promotion – Central Florida
Aqua Custom Pools & Spas is offering a limited-time Memorial Day Promotion for homeowners looking to build a custom pool or upgrade their outdoor... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Who is the best handyman that you’ve ever used?
Knowledgeable and fair price? Thanks so much in advance :) (Nextdoor Meadow Pointe) - Hi Everyone .
I'm Bill from Hensley Dr. off Barrington. Does anyone know a good handyman who can do plumbing. We have a garbage disposal that needs replacing. (Nextdoor Barrington)
- Norsk Hydro ASA posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Rockledge. Apply here.
- Diocese of Orlando posted a job opening for Middle School Math Teacher in Rockledge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockledge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Merritt Island
- Titusville man dies in Merritt Island canal crash at wildlife refuge (floridatoday.com)
- See who made the 2025-26 All-Space Coast girls basketball team (floridatoday.com)
- Blue Origin, SpaceX eyeing Cape Canaveral rocket launches in coming days (floridatoday.com)
Cocoa
- ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Lil Bit Sideways (horseillustrated.com)
- Cocoa-based bail bondsman avoids sex trafficking charges with plea (floridatoday.com)
- 'When in doubt, don't go out': Rip currents in Cocoa Beach prompt warning after 2 drownings (wesh.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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