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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 carrying 27 Starlink satellites today from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 12:39 p.m., with backup launch opportunities available until 4:32 p.m. News 6
- ➤ After a month-long delay from vandalism, Aldi will soon open its ninth location on the Space Coast at Brevard’s beachside—bringing new shopping options to local residents. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Palm Bay police detectives arrested 32-year-old Anthony Pettrone in Cobb County, Georgia on June 20 for making a series of threatening calls that began on May 26 — he is charged with False Report Concerning Planting a Bomb and Threats to Law Enforcement Officers. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Space Coast Symphony Wind Orchestra—known for stirring patriotic music—will present two free concerts to honor America’s heroes with favorites like 'Star Spangled Banner', 'God Bless the USA', and the debut of American Frontier Suite by Mark Piszczek. The first concert will start at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at the Scott Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne and the second will be at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 29 at Riverside Presbyterian Church in Cocoa Beach. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA's SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Axiom Mission 4 from Kennedy Space Center on June 24 (2:31 a.m. ET), carrying four astronauts including former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and crew members from India, Poland and Hungary on a two-week research mission at the International Space Station. The Dragon capsule will dock on June 26 (with the crew scheduled for a water landing off the California coast) after departing from Florida. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Terminix's 2025 study ranks seven Florida cities among the worst 50 for bed bug infestations, with Melbourne tied with Orlando and Daytona Beach at 30th place — travelers are advised to inspect mattresses and furniture for signs of bed bugs and launder their belongings to prevent spread. Florida Today
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Space Coast World Series is underway at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Melbourne, where youth fastpitch teams from across the country are competing until June 28. The event includes a pro instructional clinic and a live show (Space Pirate-themed) with pool games today (at 5800 Stadium Parkway) that offer excitement for local fans. Space Coast Daily
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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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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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