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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Students at Longleaf Elementary in Melbourne were evacuated today at 10:15 a.m. when a burned-out air handler belt created smoke—Brevard County Fire Rescue quickly investigated the scene at 4290 N. Wickham Road. Florida Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Beloved local restaurant Kay's Bar-B-Q in Cocoa will serve breakfast and lunch until September 7 before closing after 45 years of service—owner Valerie Keller died on July 3 and her husband Juan Azpiri will travel to honor her legacy. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five Brevard Public Schools high schools were named among the best in Florida and the nation by U.S. News and World Report 2025. West Shore Jr.+Sr. High School was ranked #5 in Florida and #57 nationwide while Edgewood Jr.+Sr. High School, Satellite, Cocoa Beach and Viera earned top spots, showing the district's strong focus on learning. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Melbourne police officer wrangled a three-legged alligator—named Tripod—from a parking lot near Fee Avenue Park on Aug. 21st and returned it to a nearby pond after a call, although Florida Fish and Wildlife did not arrive in time to assist. Florida Today
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College will begin its fall sports season soon as athletic director Jeff Carr leads the teams—he built the athletics department from a small women’s soccer program and added sports like men’s soccer, tennis, basketball, and golf. His strong work helped the college reach national tournaments and build a lasting tradition of competition. Space Coast Daily
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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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