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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Olivia Maggs, a Florida mother of three, died Monday when a tire blowout on a truck led to a crash involving her van on Interstate 95 near Pineda Causeway in Brevard County—her three children were injured and taken to local hospitals. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ A Titusville mother, Olivia Maggs (32), died when a Ford F-350 tire blew out causing her Honda Odyssey to crash on I-95 near Pineda Causeway on Memorial Day and her three young children were injured and taken to hospitals, with one infant suffering a broken femur and brain bleed. News 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket for the Starlink 10-32 mission today at 9:30 a.m. from Cape Canaveral (the mission will deploy new satellites to boost internet coverage) as the Space Coast Office of Tourism noted an 80% chance of favorable weather during the launch window. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Adult & Community Education held its graduation for 181 students yesterday at Clearlake Education Center in Cocoa — part of a series of events for over 5,000 May graduates at Brevard schools that included ceremonies at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Truchelut from WeatherTiger forecasts a busy hurricane season with sixteen to twenty tropical storms, seven to nine hurricanes, and three to four major hurricanes in 2025, and he said there is an 85% chance of at least one U.S. hurricane landfall. He added that warm waters in the northern Atlantic (which may steer storms toward the U.S.) mean residents should review their storm plans. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health First will expand Palm Bay Hospital with a $230 million five-floor patient tower that adds 60 beds initially and may add another 60—design work begins in August, construction starts summer 2026 and the new facility will open in 2028. Florida Today
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Lunch and Learn on Hurricane Protection
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — Bridgewater at Viera — Free entry — Gain insights from hurricane protection experts while enjoying lunch.
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Thrifting Bus Adventure to Ormond Beach
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM — The Home Depot — $80.00 — Experience a luxurious thrifting bus tour packed with exciting shopping and delightful catered meals.
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39th Annual PineappleMan Triathlon/Duathlon
11 a.m. — 509 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL — Registration fees apply — Experience Florida's oldest USAT sanctioned triathlon in a historic coastal setting.
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CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia 2025 Job Fair
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore job opportunities with potential on-the-spot interviews.
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Tru Phonic ft. Syd Taylor Band Live Show
7-11:30 p.m. — Pineapples — $19.10 — Enjoy an evening of funk music with Florida legends Tru Phonic and a soulful opening by Syd Taylor Band.
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International Yoga Day Celebration
9:00 – 9:50 AM — The Avenue Viera — Free entry — Light up your morning with a community yoga session led by lululemon ambassador Britt Pryor.
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On-Site Tour at Discovery Village
9 AM - 7 PM — Discovery Village At Melbourne — Free entry — Explore a vibrant senior living community with top-rated amenities and engaging activities.
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Children's Art Workshop with Ms. Sara Bohman
12-3 p.m. — Thrive Local — Cost info not provided — Explore creativity and crafts while making 3D Beehives in a fun environment for kids.
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Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Things With Wings
7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Explore the aerial wonders of birds, jets, and mythical dragons through live music.
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