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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A brush fire broke out on April 16th near John Rodes Boulevard and Enterprise Court, creating heavy smoke in Melbourne as firefighters worked to contain the 1.5-acre blaze—police closed both northbound and southbound lanes on John Rodes Boulevard. News 6
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Vital Joseph, age 56, was arrested in Palm Bay after officers tracked his vehicle with a statewide license tag reader in connection with a double stabbing in Broward County—he is held without bond to face charges of first degree murder, attempted murder and burglary with battery. Florida Today
- ➤ Florida Today’s podcast Where Justice Lies: Murder on the Space Coast examines Jeff Abramowski’s case—he was convicted in 2006 of killing 78-year-old Cortney "Dick" Crandall in a Palm Shores mobile home, and his attorney filed a motion earlier this month to vacate the conviction based on new DNA testing, leaving open a possible retrial by the state attorney's office. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will run from June 1 to November 30—fewer than 50 days remain until it begins and forecasts show Florida has a 92% chance of a named storm, a 65% chance of a hurricane and a 35% chance of a major hurricane. Residents are advised to prepare by making household plans, checking home strength and stocking up on supplies. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Senate passed a bill on April 16 by a 27—9 vote that will stop local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies, and the bill will now move to the House for review. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Florida health officials have notified patients of Dr. Lily J. Voepel’s practice at Interventional Pain Management in Melbourne — where improper infection control may have exposed patients — to get tested for hepatitis C and consult about HIV and hepatitis B after three patients were confirmed with a rare strain from unsafe instruments between June 2023 and March 2025. Her medical license was restricted on March 12 by Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and walk-in testing is available at the DOH-Brevard Viera Clinic Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Florida Today
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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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Intracoastal Sunday Market
12-4 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Free entry — Shop from over 25 local vendors while enjoying live music in the beer garden.
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The Art of Stillness: A Yin Yoga & Sound Immersion
6:30-8 p.m. — Yoga Gallery Downtown — $35 pre-paid / $45 at door — Experience a transformative evening of yin yoga and sound healing led by expert instructors.
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Green Gables Historic Home Open House
6-10 a.m. — Green Gables — $10 donation; Children free — Explore a historic home and learn about its restoration.
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