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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in West Melbourne said that Abner Manuel Pagan Otero, 22, turned himself in after being accused of shooting a victim near South Wickham Road and Coral Drive—detectives used local surveillance footage to confirm his identity. News 6
- ➤ Two Rockledge restaurant owners, Dongdong Ye and Mei Mei Dong, are accused of running a multi-state gift card scam that tricked elderly victims—such as a 76-year-old from Wisconsin who sent $10,000 and an 85-year-old in Michigan who wired $75,000—as investigations continue in Brevard County while they remain on bond with a hearing scheduled for next week and Da Sushi by the Aldi stays open. News 6
- ➤ A Florida couple who own a sushi restaurant in Rockledge has been accused of scamming seniors out of thousands of dollars across multiple states and was arrested in late June by Brevard County deputies; they are set to appear in court in Wisconsin for theft and false representation charges. WFTV 9
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Apartment rental prices in Brevard County increased slightly in June as the average rose 0.5% from $1,437 in May to $1,444—one-bedroom listings moved from $1,202 to $1,208 while two-bedroom listings went from $1,349 to $1,356. The data does not include single family homes and shows local rents remain below state averages while being 3% above the national average. Florida Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In May, the Space Coast real estate market saw steady single-family home prices at $375,000 and a 21% rise in inventory as cash sales increased 11% while sellers adjusted pricing strategies (showing buyer interest). The condo market cooled with a 37.5% increase in supply and fewer closed sales, giving buyers more choices. Space Coast Daily
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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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Brian Kelley Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the rhythm and excitement of Brian Kelley live in concert.
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