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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX plans to launch its Starlink 6-72 mission tonight from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40— the Falcon 9 rocket will carry internet satellites to serve remote areas and avoid sonic booms in Central Florida. The booster is set to land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Florida Today
- ➤ The East Coast Zoological Foundation named Robyn Ducharme chief philanthropy officer and Anthony Rivera chief operations officer to lead programs at Brevard Zoo and the future Bowen Aquarium. Ducharme will advance a $100 million campaign + Rivera will ensure efficient operations across the campuses. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites today at 10:40 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station—residents along the coast may see the bright contrail if weather permits. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Florida Highway Patrol arrested Vernon Hodges, 41, this week after he fled troopers on I-95 on March 28th—his high-speed chase ended when his Mercedes crashed into parked tow trucks near Cocoa, killing three people. News 6
- ➤ West Melbourne Police is searching for an 11-year-old boy named James who was reported missing after he left a school bus on April 4 at 2:30 p.m. near U.S. Highway 192 and Piney Branch Way — he is described as Black with brown hair and brown eyes who wears glasses and was in a light grey polo shirt with dark shorts. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rendell awarded Superintendent Scholarships to Parker Wasson of Titusville High School and to Kaelin Goslin and Jonathan Matias Lora of Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, with each student receiving two years of tuition through Florida Prepaid. The awards were given to recognize the students' dedication and academic achievement and to help support their future education. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Melbourne Fire Department unveiled a new custom Sutphen pumper engine on April 1 at Station 71—865 W. Eau Gallie Boulevard, built to carry all needed equipment and personnel for emergencies. The department is planning to replace two existing fire stations and build a new station near the Melbourne Orlando International Airport to support future growth. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frito-Lay announced a recall on less than 1,300 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips that may include undeclared milk due to the presence of nacho cheese chips — the products were sold in Florida and 12 other states and are marked with a guaranteed fresh date of May 20th. Florida Today
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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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Melbourne Art Festival
5 AM – 1 PM — Wickham Park — Free entry — Celebrate 40 years of artistic talent at Florida's top-ranked juried Fine Art Festival.
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