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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three Melbourne residents—Michael Jatsko, Leonard Nile Junior and Alivia Assidio—were charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl after investigators found guns, cocaine and fentanyl in a car and additional substances in a storage unit during a federal operation. WFTV 9
- ➤ Residents contacted by phone, email, or text urging them to purchase and deliver gold bars should ignore these instructions because the Federal Trade Commission confirms that legitimate government agents never ask for such actions (report any suspicious activity immediately). Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex earned top spot in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards for 'Best of the Best' things to do in the United States—based on over 20,000 five-star reviews—and ranked third globally behind the Eiffel Tower and Sagrada Familia. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ In 1915, Chicago native Ernest Kouwen-Hoven moved his family to Melbourne and bought land between the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean to create a beachside resort called Indialantic-by-the-Sea. He built a wooden bridge across the Indian River in 1919 — once known as Kouwen-Hoven’s Folly — which helped shape a community that incorporated in 1952 and now has about 3,000 residents. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College named 55 student-athletes to the NJCAA Division I 2024-25 All-Academic Teams for achieving a GPA of 3.60 or higher, with five Titans making the first team (4.0 GPA). This marks the fourth consecutive season of over 50 Titans being honored across sports such as volleyball, softball, soccer and baseball. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Preliminary work is underway to clear vegetation and debris along Ellis Road from west of John Rodes Boulevard to west of Wickham Road to prepare for utility relocation ahead of the widening project. Construction will begin in late 2026 with $25 million in funding from state and local sources to improve a key corridor for workers and travelers. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Crew-11 astronauts from NASA (including partners from JAXA and Roscosmos) arrived yesterday at Kennedy Space Center to prepare for a SpaceX launch to the International Space Station set for no earlier than July 31 at 12:09 p.m. aboard the Dragon Endeavor spacecraft marking its sixth flight. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pickleball’s growing popularity is linked to more injuries among adults aged 45 to 70, according to Health First orthopedic specialist Evan Cataldo. He advises new players to warm up and start slow (to help prevent falls and tendon or ankle injuries) so they can avoid longer recovery times. Space Coast Daily
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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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