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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Endeavour Elementary in Cocoa transformed a classroom into a STEM lab on March 28 using a $50,000 grant from Florida Power and Light Company — the grant provided advanced technology like 3D printers and iPads for hands-on learning. Local education officials said the project will help inspire future careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Space Coast Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University forecasters predict that the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will have 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes. They also expect that the chance of a major hurricane making landfall on the U.S. or in the Caribbean will be above normal - urging residents to update emergency plans and supplies. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 1, 94-year-old Korean War veteran Jim Walter in Viera cast his ballot after Brevard County Constitutional Officers Tim Bobanic, Lisa Cullen, and Dana Blickley helped him get a new Florida ID—his expired driver’s license left him without valid identification. The officers later honored him with two challenge coins and a Veterans Pin to recognize his service. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Brevard County officials held a zoning meeting in Viera to review proposals for changes in land-use and zoning classifications from local property owners and developers. Public hearings focused on adjustments requested for residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health First is fast-tracking plans to build two new freestanding emergency departments to give county residents reliable 24/7 care—one site is a 13,000-square-foot, 12-bed facility at 3300 S. Fiske Blvd while a second in southern Brevard is in early planning. Health First said it will update the community as work and zoning reviews continue. Space Coast Daily
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Viera High School seniors Emma Hoppe and Isabel Alvarez earned All-American honors at the 2025 National High School Coaches Association High School Wrestling Nationals, finishing 5th (132lbs) and 7th (120lbs) in their weight classes. The tournament took place in Virginia Beach from March 28th to 30th. Space Coast Daily
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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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Trash Bash
Trash Bash is more than a cleanup—it’s a competition! On April 5th from 8am to 12pm, cities across Brevard will battle it out to see who can pick up the most trash and bring out the most volunteers. Visit https://keepbrevardbeautiful.org/event/trash-bash-4 for more information!
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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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