Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of July.
Good morning, Melbourne.
🏘️ Community
At Calvary Chapel, 2955 Minton Road, the free monthly car show runs from 8 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday, welcoming over 200 vehicles and families to share stories and enjoy refreshments provided by the church youth ministry + support local activities.
A July 5 poll shows 48.87% of local readers support building an 8,000-seat soccer stadium near the airport for a United Soccer League team set to debut in March 2028.
The project awaits City of Melbourne approval & stirs debate over its location.
🎓 Education
EFSC offers a ten-week online course to prepare for the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council CPT Certification.
Eligible Brevard County residents can enroll in the course held Tues and Thurs 6-10 p.m. from Aug. 31 - Nov. 9, which also counts for up to 15 credits toward an Engineering Technology degree.
🌲 Environment
In south Merritt Island, residents are frustrated as feral peafowl disrupt quiet neighborhoods and damage yards.
Homeowners can legally remove the birds, but local officials (county staff are reviewing options) have yet to form a coordinated solution.
The St. Johns River Water Management District launched a new interactive StoryMap that uses maps, data, photos and videos to explain seagrass recovery in the Indian River Lagoon and how its monitoring guides restoration decisions.
Residents can explore local environmental science and ongoing research for better water quality.
🎉 Melbourne Events
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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.
🏠 Melbourne Real Estate
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