Monday, March 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch its Fram2 mission today at 9:46 p.m. ET from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center as the first human spaceflight to fly over Earth's polar regions. The crew, including mission commander Chun Wang, vehicle commander Jannicke Mikkelsen, vehicle pilot Rabea Rogge, and mission specialist and medical officer Eric Philips, will conduct 22 research studies on a multi-day mission while Falcon 9's first stage lands on a droneship. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Business executive Anita Carbone is among the dancers preparing for the 11th annual Dancing for the Space Coast charity event, which will take place May 31 at Florida Tech’s Clemente Center starting at 5:30 p.m.—dancers are practicing routines with their instructors with only two months remaining until the sold-out show. Space Coast Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old Titusville man fatally struck a pedestrian returning to work near a Walmart Supercenter at about 2:50 p.m. Friday and was booked on DUI manslaughter charges—he is held on $15,000 bail and police noted he cooperated at the scene as the investigation continues. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, an event in Brevard County honored American heroes from the Tuskegee Airmen—Channel 9's Melonie Holt hosted the ceremony and Flight Officer Daniel Keel was celebrated as a special guest. The program recognized the legacy of pioneering pilots following Florida’s establishment of a commemorative holiday after Governor Ron DeSantis signed the law in 2024. WFTV 9
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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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A Moonlit Painting Night
6-8 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$49 per person — Unleash your creativity in a fun, adult-only painting class with BYOB options.
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