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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX’s Starship—set to launch from Cape Canaveral by the end of 2025—exploded during a routine engine test in Texas on June 18 at 11 p.m., and no injuries were reported as investigators examine the cause. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ULA's Atlas V rocket will launch the second batch of Amazon satellites for Project Kuiper from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on June 23rd at 6:54 a.m. EDT—if weather is clear, residents on the Space Coast and nearby may see the liftoff. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 carrying Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at Launch Complex 40 on June 22 with a launch window from 1:47 a.m. to 6:17 a.m. ET. Weather permitting, residents may view the late-night launch from local beaches (from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach) and follow posted safety rules (as advised by authorities). Florida Today
- ➤ The crewed Axiom Space mission launch has been delayed indefinitely due to a pressure issue on the ISS as NASA reviews repairs and the international crew—including former astronaut Peggy Whitson—prepares for a two-week science mission. SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 carrying Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral early Sunday between 1:47 a.m. and 6:17 a.m.—marking a continued focus on space activity in Florida. Florida Today
- ➤ Publix has introduced limited-time summer-inspired ice cream flavors at Melbourne stores & the new flavors are designed to capture the taste of summer & they will be available for only a short time. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne plastic surgeon Mauricio Castellon was charged with felony counts for failing to secure workers' compensation insurance at his practice at 1499 S. Harbor City Blvd.—investigators said employees worked during a state stop-work order issued after repeated notices about the lapse in coverage, and he was arrested on June 18. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A pest known as the lychee erinose mite (Aceria litchii) has been found in several Florida counties, including Brevard, and it can reduce lychee fruit by up to 80%. Gardeners are urged to clean their tools and test soil (using a 10% bleach solution) to help slow the mite’s spread. Florida Today
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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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