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Sunday, June 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Carnival Cruise Line celebrated 35 years at Port Canaveral with a special ceremony aboard Mardi Gras at Cruise Terminal 3, where Port Canaveral leadership presented a resolution honoring the long-term relationship and donated a hybrid pickup truck to Keep Brevard Beautiful & announced plans to expand its fleet in the coming years. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Victory Casino Cruises has marked 14 years of cruising from Port Canaveral and welcomed over 3 million passengers. CEO Lester Bullock said the milestone helped the local area by adding $25 million at the port and creating 350 jobs — the company’s total impact exceeds $800 million and supports local charities. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michael Gonzalez (17) is a rising senior at Viera High School (with a 4.4 GPA) who received an $8,950 scholarship from Health First to attend the Global Youth Leadership Academy in Ireland from July 7-14. He will use the program to build global leadership skills as he prepares for college. Space Coast Daily
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Dottie Bourlier of Focus Partners Wealth advises retirees to draw income from taxable accounts first, then tax-deferred and Roth accounts to help manage taxes on Social Security benefits (she recommends consulting a financial professional to tailor strategies to individual needs). Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ City of Melbourne released summer safety tips for seniors because older bodies may not handle heat well — the advice includes drinking water, staying indoors, and wearing light clothes. These measures help reduce the risks of heat-related illness as the days get hotter. Space Coast Daily
SHOP NEWS
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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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Summer Series #2
Join Keep Brevard Beautiful for our second Summer Series cleanup at Riverview Park in Melbourne from 8am-12pm. Be part of something impactful, spend your morning giving back to our beautiful community and waterways!
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Children's Art Workshop with Ms. Sara Bohman
12-3 p.m. — Thrive Local — Cost TBD — Create colorful tile mosaics and explore creativity in a fun, supportive environment.
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Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
4-10 p.m. — Claude Edge Front St. Park — Free entry — A ‘blast’ of a fireworks display that thousands anticipate every year at Front Street Park.
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