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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ For just 48 hours this weekend, red snapper season begins at Port Canaveral—local anglers face tougher fishing as cruise ships return. The season ends just after midnight on Sunday—officials say the boat ramp will remain unchanged despite future terminal plans. News 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Commercial GTO-1 payload from Cape Canaveral tomorrow at 12:31 a.m. ET. The mission may deploy Israel’s Dror-1 satellite (if confirmed) and will attempt to land the rocket’s first stage on a droneship in the Atlantic. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ The Space Coast Office of Tourism worked with Carnival Cruise Lines to host their largest Travel Advisor Familiarization Trip ever when 65 advisors visited Brevard County for a four‐day event. The advisors toured three cruise ships, stayed at local hotels, and visited Brevard Zoo and Historic Cocoa Village—meeting 23 local companies at a trade show. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team will headline the Cocoa Beach Air Show today at Lori Wilson Park during the centennial celebration, with a viewing area stretching for two miles along the beach from Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier to Minutemen Causeway. Spectators are advised to arrive early with proper sun protection and hydration as high heat and a chance of showers are expected later. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Senator Ashley Moody announced Friday that new federal rules now let spaceport bonds be treated as tax-exempt private activity bonds — a change designed to lower borrowing costs and boost private investment on the Space Coast. She held her news conference in Merritt Island with industry leaders including Space Florida’s CEO Rob Long, Embry-Riddle’s president Barry Butler, and UCF’s provost Greg Autry, who said the move will help create more aerospace jobs and spur innovation. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ May Tourist Development Tax collections reached $2.173 million, marking a 6.5% increase from May last year and an 11.7% rise from May 2023 — only the second time the $2 million mark has been exceeded in May. For the year, the revenue climbed to nearly $18.1 million, up 3.9% over last year. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office highlighted a successful dog rescue in the new edition of The Good Stuff—showing how officers partnered with the local community to help a dog in need. The video segment offers a positive view of law enforcement efforts and community care. Space Coast Daily
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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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EGAD Second Saturday Market
4-9 p.m. — Eau Gallie Arts District — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of local vendors, food trucks, and live music in the community.
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