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Monday, June 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne Beach Volunteer Firefighters Association will host its annual 4th of July Party in the Park at Ryckman Park on July 4—featuring live music, food trucks and an adult beverage truck with bands performing from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the volunteer firefighters. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ The Melbourne Fire Department warns that sparklers are fireworks burning at 2,000 degrees and must be handled with caution (only one sparkler at a time under adult supervision) to prevent burns; residents should use them outdoors (and soak spent sparklers in water) for a safe 4th of July celebration. Space Coast Daily
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four people were rescued from a burning sailboat off Cape Canaveral Saturday afternoon when a Good Samaritan's boat and sheriff's crews helped them reach shore (the Coast Guard is investigating the fire's cause) (passenger details were not released). Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeffrey Lugo Clavell was arrested in Brevard County after being pulled for driving 90 mph on SR-528 near Port Canaveral—officers found a backpack with a digital scale showing cocaine residue and a cigarette pack with cocaine under the seat, and he is held on a $3,500 bond for driving with a suspended license and drug charges. Space Coast Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Since America's first rocket launch from Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950, Brevard County has transformed from a small farming community into a bustling space hub—its population rising from 23,653 to over 650,000 as NASA and commercial space companies spurred rapid development, new neighborhoods, and more roads and schools. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County Schools updated its records policy to require parental consent before using a student’s chosen name after teacher Melissa Calhoun was not rehired for using the name without permission. The board approved the change during a June 24 work session + the revision adds a section that now requires parents to complete a consent form. WFTV 9
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BCSO Enforcers finished 2-0 at the 2025 Police and Fire World Games in Birmingham after winning 59-28 over PCDF Brazil and posting a 21-0 forfeit win against the OTM Rebels—BCSO Sgt. Carl Jenkins led the team while Orlando Firefighter Chris Miller scored 12 points. Space Coast Daily
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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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