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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne Civic Theatre will show the British farce 'Move Over, Mrs. Markham' from Friday, March 21 until April 27. It runs on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. — tickets cost $35 at 817 E. Strawbridge Ave. Florida Today
- ➤ Four-year-old Emilia Kuhlman won the best turkey caller title at the Space Coast Strawberry Festival on March 16 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera—she beat two adult competitors with a confident gobble. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today many Florida schools are on spring break as most counties, including Brevard County, close classes for the week of March 17—21. Some counties began on March 14 while others will have their break in April before the school year ends. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida residents are urged to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. Early forecasts call for 15 tropical storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes, and officials advise checking shutters and gathering supplies—steps that help protect homes after an active 2024 that saw three hurricanes. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore launched on June 5th from Cape Canaveral and spent over nine months on the International Space Station. Today they will undock and return to Earth on a SpaceX Dragon capsule with a splashdown expected at around 5:57 p.m. Florida Today
- ➤ Two astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams return to Earth today aboard the SpaceX Dragon Freedom after a nine-month stay on the ISS that was extended due to a thruster malfunction on their Starliner mission. The Crew-9 spacecraft undocks at 1:05 a.m. and will splash down at 5:57 p.m. — with NASA set to update the public at 7:30 p.m. Florida Today
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Tru Phonic Live Performance in Melbourne, FL
Experience a live performance by Tru Phonic, featuring original music by Jake Salter and talented musicians at Nomads Canteen.
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Welcome Spring Craft Show & Market
This event features local artisans and crafters selling plants, fresh foods, and baked goods, along with food trucks.
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Back In The Building - The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Musical
4-5 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the ultimate celebration of Elvis Presley in this tribute musical.
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Phil Wickham Live Worship Concert
Phil Wickham, along with Kristian Stanfill and Cody Carnes, will perform a collaborative worship concert featuring a unique atmosphere of music and praise.
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Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
Bored Teachers is a relatable comedy event that brings humor from the classroom to the stage, appealing to anyone with educational experience.
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Melbourne Home Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Melbourne Auditorium — Ticketed entry — Discover the latest trends and innovations in home design and improvement.
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Brevard Corporate 5K
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Melbourne Orlando International Airport — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the 14th anniversary of the largest outdoor 5K while enjoying the aviation theme.
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Grant BBQ Festival
11 a.m. — Grant Seafood Festival — Free admission — Enjoy 3 days of live music, BBQ, and local vendors at this festive celebration.
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Blueberry Fest 2025
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Wickham Park — $7 admission — A weekend of family fun featuring fresh blueberries, crafts, and exciting contests.
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Space Coast Classic 15K & 2 Mile
6:30-10:30 a.m. — Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library — Entry fee may apply — Experience Brevard's only 15K race with classic TV finisher medals and a free race shirt.
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