Daily
Melbourne
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne police arrested Savannah Morgan Keys, 20, after a video showed her grabbing a child by the arm and throwing the child to the floor at Jelly Bean Junction preschool on New York Avenue; she now faces charges of child abuse without great bodily harm and was fired from her job. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA and Boeing are planning additional test flights so the Starliner can soon carry astronauts to the ISS; Boeing is working to resolve a thruster issue that delayed its last demonstration flight in June. NASA stresses the need for a second commercial spacecraft—providing a backup to SpaceX’s Dragon for crew transportation. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ About 40 people, including hospital staff and local residents, held a protest Friday afternoon across U.S. 1 from Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital to oppose its announced upcoming closing—speakers included Dr. Saima Abbas and Dr. Jorge Leal. Florida Today
- ➤ On March 12, a Melbourne doctor had her license restricted after tests showed that three patients contracted a rare strain of Hepatitis C from suspected unsterilized equipment at her clinic, and her office continued seeing patients — she was barred from procedures that could spread the virus — while state officials investigated the source. Florida Today
- ➤ Early reading helps boost mental health by raising self-esteem and empathy in children and easing stress for adults, experts from A.R.I.S.E. Mental Health Consulting Services and the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard said on the Space Coast. The coalition noted that reading creates healthy attachments and improves emotional well-being—benefits highlighted during National Reading Month. Florida Today
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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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RoofTop Easter Brunch
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM — Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — $69.95 for adults — Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch and an egg hunt high above Melbourne.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private.
~ Tony Robbins
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