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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On June 4th, a crane collapsed at the Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital construction site on Merritt Island, causing the deaths of two workers during wind gusts of 51 mph and 47 mph—OSHA is investigating while construction remains paused. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Halloween is hiring seasonal workers for its upcoming stores in Melbourne, Merritt Island and Titusville — available roles include sales associates, store managers and assistant store managers — as it prepares for early August openings for the 2025 spooky season. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with 27 Starlink satellites early this morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — the booster’s first stage will land on its droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after stage separation. This mission marks the booster’s fifth flight, which previously supported several significant launches. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ SpaceX crews are preparing to launch another Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast overnight. WFTV 9
- ➤ SpaceX plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites today at 12:26 a.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (backup opportunities are available until 4:26 a.m. and no sonic booms are expected over Brevard). The rocket's first-stage booster will target landing on a SpaceX drone ship after liftoff. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 130 new Florida laws will take effect on July 1, including a ban on geoengineering that makes releasing chemicals by airplanes a third-degree felony, a law blocking local control of presidential libraries, and changes to school start times and student smartphone use. The laws also stop plans to commercialize state parks, rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, ban fluoride in public water, and allow alternative execution methods — these measures mark a wide shift in state policy. Florida Today
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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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Clarinet Concerto Premiere
7-9 p.m. — The Scott Center at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the debut of a new clarinet concerto featuring talented soloist Jennifer Royals.
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Jazz Brunch Extravaganza
2-4 p.m. — American Homesteading Foundation — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy smooth jazz and delicious brunch bites at this engaging summer event.
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