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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Melbourne Beach Police Department will host a community meet-and-greet on July 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Melbourne Beach Community Center—attendees can grab a bagel or donut while asking questions and sharing concerns. City of Melbourne Beach
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched the Starlink 10-28 mission on Tuesday, July 8 from Cape Canaveral at 4:21 a.m., sending 28 broadband satellites to low-Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 first-stage booster completed its 22nd flight and landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean—approximately 8 minutes, 14 seconds after liftoff. Florida Today
- ➤ Costco has warned Florida shoppers to stop using nearly a dozen *recalled items* such as power banks, air conditioners, dumbbells, coolers, and tires that may cause fire hazards or injuries, and customers should check its website for details. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida public schools received the 2024–25 report card showing more than 70% earned A or B grades — up from 64% last year. Governor DeSantis said the gains came from ending end-of-year tests. FOX 35 Orlando
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Air Force held a public hearing on July 8 in Titusville and is now hosting sessions to review environmental impacts from up to 76 Starship launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with a hearing today in Cape Canaveral and additional meetings on July 10 and July 15—SpaceX also seeks approvals for extra launches at Kennedy Space Center and Launch Complex 40 while officials work to finish the environmental impact statement later this year. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire Chief Brown will hold an informal Q&A session on July 10—6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Melbourne Beach Fire Station 58 to explain proposed changes to the Fire Department's staffing model; a second session is scheduled on August 14—6:00 PM to 7:00 PM for residents with additional questions. City of Melbourne Beach
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two longtime Health First nurse managers delivered their baby girls at Viera Hospital 12 hours apart. Tia Thomas delivered baby Juniper on July 1 weighing 7 lb 1 oz and Sarah Doak welcomed baby Sloan on July 2 weighing 7 lb 3 oz—both praised the care and comfort provided by the hospital. Hometown News
SHOP NEWS
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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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