Daily
Melbourne
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers provided free food and books to South Brevard children at the Powell Community Youth Read and Feed program—an effort that supports local kids with both nourishment and learning resources. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lorenzo Leming was arrested last night after a traffic stop led officers to find 29.15 grams of cocaine and extra drugs on his person — he now faces trafficking charges in Brevard County. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Melbourne announced that $1.5 million from the state budget will fund two downtown projects—$1 million for the Downtown Core Streetscape improvements and $500,000 for the Front Street Boat Dock Replacement with ADA upgrades. The streetscape design was completed in 2024 and the boat dock design is set to finish this summer with construction beginning in early 2026—award notifications are expected at the end of September. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ At the Brevard County Mosquito Control facility in Cocoa, workers raise eastern mosquitofish — Gambusia holbrooki — at a hatchery to be released in standing water around the county to eat mosquito larvae. The county uses the fish as a natural method to reduce local mosquito populations. Florida Today
- ➤ On July 18, STARCOM introduced Maj. Gen. James Smith as its new commander at Patrick Space Force Base— a leadership change that marked a key shift at the base. Florida Today
- ➤ The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will host its Citizens Academy starting August 4 on Monday nights — offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at units including SWAT, Bomb Squad, Motor Unit, aviation and K9 over a multi-week course ending September 15. Interested citizens should register early since spaces are limited and the program will provide hands-on demos. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lake Mary and Tampa Bayshore Little League teams will face off for the Florida State Championship at 10 a.m. today at Field 3 at Crane Park, with the winner moving on to the Southeast Regional Tournament in Warner Robins, GA (games run from July 31 to August 5). Space Coast Daily
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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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Classic Albums Live: Ziggy Stardust Tribute
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket information available — Experience the iconic sounds of Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust in a live tribute show.
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