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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Federal budget cuts have cut TEFAP funding for Brevard food banks, leaving organizations like The Sharing Center and Second Harvest to struggle with increased demand+ fewer food deliveries and donations. Daily Bread Inc. will close its Fee Ave. location until a new site opens in 2027+ officials warn that more cuts may worsen hunger and homelessness in the community. Florida Today
- ➤ Van Grubb spoke at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32 event at Eau Gallie Civic Center today to honor Vietnam Veterans ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day—he recalled his father's sacrifice and highlighted his mother's role in creating the POW/MIA flag. Space Coast Daily
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 28, a multi-car crash on I-95 near King Street left three people dead and two seriously injured when a speeding 2015 Mercedes fleeing Florida Highway Patrol hit two parked tow trucks—authorities are investigating the incident. FOX 35 Orlando
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch two rockets from the Space Coast starting tomorrow—one Falcon 9 will deploy Starlink satellites while another carrying four astronauts will launch the Fram2 mission, the first human spaceflight to orbit Earth's poles—and weather permitting, viewers in Melbourne may watch both events. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA said its SpaceX Crew-11 mission will launch four crew members — Commander Zena Cardman, Pilot Mike Fincke, Mission Specialist Kimiya Yui from JAXA and Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov from Roscosmos — to the International Space Station no earlier than July. The crew will run research and technology tests that help prepare for future trips to the Moon and Mars. Space Coast Daily
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Palm Bay's Jaida Civil was named Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Basketball for the 2024-25 season after she led her team to its first state championship, averaging 18.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 3.3 steals per game—she also earned Gatorade Florida Girls Basketball Player of the Year and will join the University of Tennessee. Florida Today
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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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Earth Day Celebration at Aquarina
9-11 p.m. — 450 Aquarina Blvd, Melbourne Beach, FL — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with informative sessions and expert insights from community partners.
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Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Space. The Final Frontier
7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a musical journey exploring the mysteries of the universe through sound and imagination.
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Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Space
7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free concert — Explore the wonders of space through music and imagination.
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