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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Federal budget cuts to food programs have reduced food bank supplies, so local groups in Brevard County are organizing donation drives to help neighbors in need—Backyard Dems of Merritt Island, Blue Ripple of Satellite Beach and Peaceful Brevard lead the effort. Residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable items at upcoming monthly meetings to support families facing rising food shortages. Florida Today
- ➤ Today, the Brevard Sheriff's Office and its partners at the Children’s Advocacy Center planted blue and silver pinwheels to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Brevard County. They also joined with local groups (Serene Harbor and Biker’s Against Child Abuse) to work toward protecting children every day. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brevard’s school board met this week to review options for McNair Middle School including a possible merger with Kennedy Middle – no final decision was made as community members expressed concern over the school’s small size and loss of programs. Superintendent Mark Rendell said the district will review consultant WXY’s findings before making any changes. Florida Today
- ➤ A Brevard County teacher lost her job for calling a student by a name the student preferred since state law requires using legal names. Her contract will not be renewed past May 2025 — her teaching certificate will be reviewed following an investigation into her deliberate noncompliance. News 6
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, a failing manhole cover led to the emergency closure of a section of S. Courtenay Parkway on Merritt Island, with repairs expected to take about two days and possibly through the weekend (temporary fixes do not delay bus routes reaching schools before 9 a.m.). Motorists are advised to take an alternate route after 9 a.m. by turning onto Cone Road west from S. Courtenay Parkway to Tropical Trail, then south to Brandy Lane, and finally back onto S. Courtenay Parkway. Space Coast Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local residents can shop eco-friendly fashion brands during Earth Month as Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22 nears. Many brands use recycled materials and ethical production practices — offering sustainable options that lower carbon footprints. Florida Today
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County Prep sports are ending the spring season as the undefeated Holy Trinity Tigers finish their tennis season today against West Shore and Satellite Scorpions get ready for a district tournament on April 16—local track, field and beach volleyball events have shown many strong performances. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Brevard County high school sports this week saw Space Coast defeat Merritt Island Christian 14—3 in softball on Tuesday and Cocoa Beach beat Palm Bay 16—7 in baseball; coaches may email results to FLORIDA TODAY. Florida Today
- ➤ Jaida Civil of Palm Bay High School was honored on Wednesday, April 9 for being named Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Basketball after she led her team to a state championship by averaging 18.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 5.1 assists—coach EJ Murray was also recognized as Class 4A coach of the year. Florida Today
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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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Bull Creek Cemetery Hike
8:30-11:30 a.m. — Sam's Club — Free entry — Explore nature on a 5-mile hike organized by the Space Coast Hiking Meetup Group.
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