Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Melbourne.
East central Florida faces a significant heat wave starting tomorrow with heat indices reaching 110 plus North Florida is set for above-average temperatures as wind shear and Saharan dust keep tropical systems from developing.
Beloved opossum Blossum, the first Virginia opossum educational ambassador at Florida Wildlife Hospital in Melbourne, was humanely euthanized Monday, July 6 after age-related complications including arthritis and weight loss (her care team noted a decline in quality of life).
Blossum educated over 5,000 visitors during her 3-year life.
Publix is recalling GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries from Florida stores and states over E. coli concerns after 12 reported illness cases from May 11 to June 5 — the 10-ounce packages with lot code 60401 and best by Feb.
9 should be discarded or returned.
Cocoa Beach's Tiny Turtle reopened on July 3 after repairs from a May 29 fire, and it now offers updated hours with daily breakfast and weekend brunch while neighboring Junk Food Bakery also resumed operations.
Developers are building the second phase of Millright Apartments near Kennedy Space Center to add nearly 500 units for aerospace workers.
The complex, featuring a mix of apartment buildings and townhomes with amenities like a clubhouse+pool, is located 2.5 miles from the causeway with no set completion date.
Surfing legend Kelly Slater (an 11-time world champion) returns with a wildcard to compete at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro at Teahupo'o from Aug.
8-18 after recovering from hip surgery, while former resident Caroline Marks holds eighth in women’s standings after a semifinal finish in Brazil.
The Space Coast Iceplex community honored figure skating coach Sharon Martens — who dedicated nearly 30 years to the sport — for her lasting impact on local skaters as they shared grief and celebrated her cherished legacy.
Saturday Night Market at Intracoastal Brewing
5-9 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy local vendors and live tunes with a cold pint in hand.
Baseball Showdown: Tailgators vs. Gnarlies
5-8 p.m. — Palm Bay High School — Exciting matchup — Experience an electrifying baseball battle between two powerhouse teams filled with thrilling plays and high-energy sportsmanship.
Brevard Home & Garden Expo
Jul 18-19 — Melbourne Auditorium — Entry fee not specified — Discover the latest in home and garden innovations with over 50 exhibitors.
July Meeting — Books & Brews Brevard Book Club
2-4 p.m. — Bugnutty Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed book discussion with fellow literature lovers over craft beers.
Cocoa Tailgators vs. Sardines Baseball Showdown
5-8 p.m. — Palm Bay High School — Family-friendly event — Experience the thrill of a fierce baseball rivalry between the Cocoa Tailgators and Sardines.
Ladies Arcade Night
6:30-8 p.m. — Arcade Monsters Melbourne — $20 entry — Relive the joy of gaming while meeting new friends in a relaxed atmosphere.
MMB Concert Band: An Evening of POPS
Evening Concert — 6-8 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening of pops featuring music from Billy Joel and the movie “Rocky.”
WWE NXT Live
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Tickets from $47 — Experience high-octane wrestling excitement with WWE NXT Live.
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