Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
Good morning, Melbourne.
West Melbourne will hold its monthly Friday Night Live event on the second Friday of each month from 4 to 8 p.m. at the West Melbourne Community Park — families can enjoy live music, open mic, skate park action, competitions and vendor booths — with local organizers encouraging community engagement.
SpaceX will attempt a Falcon 9 launch at 1:25 a.m. today from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral to deploy 27 Starlink satellites, and United Launch Alliance will launch an Atlas V at 6:54 a.m. today from Launch Complex 41 to send 27 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites into orbit.
Weather forecasts show a 90% chance of favorable conditions for SpaceX — with an 80% chance for the ULA mission and no sonic booms expected.
Erdman Automotive is offering employee pricing for everyone so customers pay the same as employees amid tariff uncertainty—this limited-time offer is available today at all its Cocoa locations and follows over 35 years of community service.
Eastern Florida State College’s Aerospace Technology program offers hands-on training in spacecraft and launch vehicle systems with certificate and Associate degree options and a 95% placement rate, and it will expand to a new Aerospace Center of Excellence at its Titusville campus in Fall—preparing students for high-demand aerospace careers. Program Manager Ed Mango, a 34-year NASA veteran, said the program’s focus on space systems sets it apart from typical aviation training.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 13 bills on June 20 that change state rules on wastewater treatment, flood disclosures, warranty associations, trusts and more.
One law enhances protections for elderly and disabled adults against exploitation and will take effect on July 1 — while the flood disclosure bill becomes effective on October 1.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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