Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
Good morning, Melbourne.
In West Melbourne on July 23, 22-year-old Jeremyah Campbell shot his grandparents—83-year-old George White, a retired Army veteran and civil rights leader, and 81-year-old Mary White, a retired Sunday school teacher—after an argument, and he is now jailed on two counts of second-degree murder.
The National Hurricane Center says two tropical depressions may form later this week or over the weekend—one near Florida and another from a tropical wave in the central Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Dexter, currently north of Bermuda, is expected to strengthen before dissipating and to raise local surf and rip current risks along the coast.
Tropical Storm Dexter weakened overnight and is forecast to strengthen as a post-tropical cyclone in a couple of days, bringing 2 to 4 feet surf and a moderate risk for rip currents along the Atlantic coast.
Forecasters say the storm will reach up to 50 mph winds as it moves northeast away from the U.S. — its center is currently 345 miles north of Bermuda.
Health First nutrition specialist Jennifer Mazarredo said small changes in your diet can lower inflammation and protect your arteries from damage.
She urged choosing whole foods and healthy fats (for example, salmon and olive oil) to help care for your heart and brain.
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.
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.
Open House
This magnificent Viera home will be open from 1-3pm on Saturday, August 23. Property address: 2228 Zuma Lane, Melbourne FL 32940
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