Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeremyah Campbell, 22, is accused of fatally shooting his grandparents in West Melbourne and allegedly said God told him to send them to him—he faces two counts of second-degree murder and one count of attempted murder while being held at Brevard County Jail. FOX 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College has opened enrollment for Fall 2025 classes, offering on-campus, hybrid and online options for earning degrees and career certificates, and classes begin the week of Aug. 18. Space Coast Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center said a low-pressure system known as Invest 95L off the Carolina coast is expected to become a tropical depression today and eventually be named Tropical Storm Dexter while it moves east away from Florida. Heavy rain will affect Central Florida over the next week — forecasters warn that tropical moisture may lead to localized flooding. FOX 35 Orlando
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on July 28 that he planned to release new artificial intelligence regulations to protect jobs and limit Big Tech influence—he said his upcoming plan will set guardrails for AI use as Florida universities continue their research. Florida Today
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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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Open House
This magnificent Viera home will be open from 1-3pm on Saturday, August 23. Property address: 2228 Zuma Lane, Melbourne FL 32940
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Well done is better than well said.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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