Daily
Melbourne
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Zoo will offer free admission for Florida children aged 11 and under throughout September when a paying adult shows proof of residency and may bring up to three children. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Brevard County woman was arrested on a second DUI charge Sunday night—deputies said she appeared disoriented, failed field sobriety tests, and registered a 0.160 BAC, leading to her booking on a $1,000 bond. FOX 35 Orlando
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Erin is a huge Category 4 storm that is growing today as it moves north and stays offshore—keeping Florida safe while dangerous surf and rip currents affect the coast from Florida to Canada. A tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has a 50% chance to develop into a depression later this week, with the next named storm, Fernand, expected to form. Florida Today
- ➤ Today, Hurricane Erin is a dangerous Category 4 storm expected to grow stronger and produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along Florida's coast. The storm center is forecast to remain offshore while ocean swells reach 7-10 feet, increasing the risk of coastal flooding. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County officials are stepping up mosquito control efforts by spraying trucks and planes to target insects that may carry dengue. They urge residents to remove standing water to reduce breeding—a key step to lower dengue risk. WFTV 9
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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
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Melbourne High School Football Game
7-11 p.m. — Melbourne High School — Admission varies — Catch the Melbourne varsity football team in action against Halifax Academy.
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STPS Turtle Krawl 5K
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM — James H. Nance Park — Registration fee required — Support sea turtle conservation and enjoy a morning run in the beautiful Brevard County.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of greatness is responsibility.
~ Winston Churchill
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