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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ten-year-old Vivian Sleeth passed away on July 15 after a battle with rare brain cancer. A celebration of life will be held on July 29 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Merritt Island — attendees are encouraged to wear blue or dinosaur-themed attire in her honor. Florida Today
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne's Joseph Davis Community Center on Bruce D. Buggs Street was evacuated and closed after part of its roof collapsed Tuesday—local officials said heavy rain that broke a record with 2.82 inches may have contributed, and no one was injured. News 6
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched a pair of SES O3b mPOWER satellites into medium-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, July 22 at 5:12 p.m.—the Falcon 9 booster later landed on its drone ship, Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College said that registration for Fall 2025 classes opened on May 5 and courses will begin the week of Aug. 18. Students can choose on-campus, hybrid, or online options and enroll in programs for degrees, certificates and career training (full term courses run from Aug. 18 to Dec. 12). Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Melbourne has been awarded $1.5m in state funding for two projects—$1m for a downtown streetscape project that will improve sidewalks, drainage, and streetlights along East New Haven Avenue, and $500k for a boat dock replacement project to upgrade access to the Indian River Lagoon. Design work for the streetscape is scheduled for this summer, and construction on the boat dock is expected to begin early next year—officials are also seeking additional funding with award notifications anticipated by the end of September. Hometown News
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Brevard County Commission approved a deal with the firefighter union to raise firefighter EMT pay by 21% and paramedic pay by 18.47% after a year of disputes. The county will raise fire assessment fees to fund the increases — union officials noted that low wages had led to many departures and 80 vacancies remain. News 6
- ➤ Local officials will mark Thursday, July 24 as Space Coast Day after the Brevard County Commission passed a resolution to honor the 75th anniversary of Cape Canaveral’s first rocket launch, Bumper 8, with events planned at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the Sands Space History Center. The commission said this historic milestone — a key moment in sparking the Space Race — helped shape the local community’s growth. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Kevin Campbell from Health First advises families to have pre-sports physicals, ECGs, and AED checks done before young athletes start football training in Brevard County—his guidance aims to spot hidden heart conditions early to prevent emergencies. The advisory builds on existing school requirements and recent screening clinics that help ensure safe participation in sports. 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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