Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of July.
Good morning, Melbourne.
Fi Ultra tracker uses SpaceX's Starlink satellites launched from local Florida sites to let dog owners track pets in remote areas without cell service.
The device costs $199 (with annual membership starting at $189) and sends real‑time alerts when dogs leave preset zones.
SpaceX will attempt to launch its massive Starship rocket today from Texas (no earlier than 6:45 p.m.) after weather delays forced previous postponements; the test flight could set a timeline for future launches from Florida’s Space Coast at Cape Canaveral.
Students at Health First summer camp are learning about medical careers and preparing food and hygiene kits for community partner WAYS for Life.
Florida Social Security recipients will receive their August SSI payment on Friday, July 31 because Aug.
1 falls on a Saturday. This change affects over 5 million beneficiaries and adjusts the regular payment cycle.
Residents in parts of the city reported a foul odor and bad taste in tap water following heavy rainfall affecting the lake water entering the treatment plant — some now using bottled water — while city officials confirmed the water remains safe for drinking.
MedFast Urgent Care has named Emily A. — a supervisor and radiologic technologist — at its Melbourne–Sarno Road location as June’s Employee of the Month for her dedication and leadership, highlighting the center’s focus on quality care and teamwork.
Publix said its Pub Subs are made with lettuce from various national and regional suppliers and not with iceberg from the Mexico farm linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Health officials advise washing produce thoroughly to reduce risk.
Urban horticulture agent Sally Scalera of UF/IFAS shares herb-growing tips for food lovers to improve their container and garden setups today; residents are advised to add organic matter and beneficial microbes to help basil, dill, mint, parsley, chives, rosemary, oregano & thyme flourish.
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.
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