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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast and Alluvionic are hosting a panel on CMMC Level 2 certification for defense contractors on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Rockledge at the Merrill Lynch Training Room, Riverview Tower —6525 3rd Street, Suite 400— to provide real-world insights for local businesses. Space Coast Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Allen G. Arias, 47, was convicted on June 17 of aggravated manslaughter for neglect that led to the death of his 87-year-old grandmother—he had been arrested in 2019 after hospital staff discovered she was in severe neglect at Holmes Regional Medical Center. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ On June 17, 2025, law enforcement officers in Brevard County arrested several suspects on open charges — including drug paraphernalia possession, theft, manslaughter, and domestic battery — with bonds ranging from $0 to $3,000. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ A Palm Bay woman, Tekayiaha Alize Hardy, 26, was arrested on June 18 for leaving the scene of a fatal hit—and-run that killed 23-year-old Andrew Ryan Sofranko on Dec 25 in Melbourne when he was crossing South Harbor City Boulevard and she remains in Brevard County Jail on no-bond status. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Juneteenth ceremony hosted by the Greater Allen Chapel AME Church honored former slave (and Melbourne founder) Balaam Allen with a new headstone at the Line Street Cemetery. Officials said the dedication was followed by a tour of the Melbourne Founders Museum at Crane Creek (1001 Brothers Avenue). Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A divided federal appeals court upheld a judge’s order that stops new septic tank permits in parts of the Indian River Lagoon — a move to protect Florida’s manatees. The moratorium will take effect July 17 — the ruling also directs the state to begin a biomedical assessment program and supplemental feeding to address rising environmental concerns. News 6
- ➤ The FWC reported that Brevard County now leads the state in manatee deaths in 2025—raising concerns about environmental stress on marine life. Patrick Rose from the Save the Manatee Club explained on Good Day Orlando that experts are looking into why more manatees are dying and what steps might help reduce the losses. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey joined Deputy Jesse Moore on a ride-along in the West Precinct—giving residents a firsthand look at patrol routines and traffic stops. The segment explained how officers interact with community members and work to keep neighborhoods safe. Space Coast Daily
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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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Brevard Home & Garden Expo
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free admission — Discover the best home and garden professionals at Brevard's premier home expo.
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