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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Brevard Humane Society will host its 14th Annual Tuxes & Tails Greatest Show Gala on August 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral—an event to raise funds for animal rescue and care presented by Subaru of Melbourne. Space Coast Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, ULA will launch an Atlas V rocket carrying Amazon’s second batch of Project Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral at 1:25 p.m.—the rocket uses five solid boosters and will ascend along a northeasterly path—and Brevard County residents should not hear sonic booms. Forecasts call for scattered clouds, isolated showers and good visibility with a 75% chance for go weather. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Federal Trade Commission warns pet owners that scammers posing as animal shelter staff (claiming a pet was hit by a car) are asking for payment (of $500) immediately, so people should verify any such calls with their local shelter. Space Coast Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tax data from the Space Coast Office of Tourism showed that hotel and cruise numbers rose in spring and helped boost earnings, with collections up by 10.5% in April and combined March–April figures up 3.3%. The boost means local shops, restaurants and beaches are expected to be busy this summer — and Port Canaveral will soon debut a huge new cruise ship. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Space Coast kids younger than 18 can get free breakfast and lunch at Summer BreakSpot sites across Brevard — children do not need to attend camp but must arrive during meal service times. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nemo the green sea turtle was released back into the ocean at Pelican Beach Park in Satellite Beach after spending four months at the Sea Turtle Healing Center recovering from leeches and fibropapillomatosis tumors — the center treated him with fluid therapy, vitamins and antibiotics before the release. WFTV 9
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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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Bridgewater Boots and Bling
10 PM - 1 AM — Bridgewater at Viera Ballroom — $10 tickets — Enjoy a lively country western-themed dance party with live music and line dancing.
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