Daily
Melbourne
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jeremy Taylor fulfilled his childhood dream by opening Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation in Rockledge—supported by his NFL star brother Jawaan Taylor—and the modern 7000 square foot facility has served nearly 200 families in its first 10 months while planning to celebrate its one-year anniversary in September. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Titusville police arrested convicted felon Justin Robert Pintner—43 after he robbed a 71-year-old woman at a Sunoco Gas Station on Garden Street on August 22 by taking her purse and keys during a struggle and later captured him in a wooded area at 10:53 a.m., returning the victim’s items and charging him with strong-arm robbery, attempted carjacking, battery on a senior, and grand theft. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX plans to launch its Cargo Dragon spacecraft today from Cape Canaveral at 2:45 a.m. to deliver over 5,000 lbs of supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station—marking its 33rd resupply mission for NASA and beginning orbit boosts in September. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Heritage High School won 25-19 in overtime against Titusville High on Friday night with key plays building a late lead—fans cheered as the defense stopped Titusville's final push. The victory marked a strong start for Heritage's football season. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Week 1 of Brevard County prep football ended with several games decided in overtime and by close finishes. The local Melbourne Bulldogs recorded a dominant 58—7 win over Cocoa Beach — a promising start for their season. Space Coast Daily
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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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Community Health Talk
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Sandpiper Room — Free entry — Explore community health topics through interactive discussions and activities led by health professionals.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you want to remember something, write it down. If you want to understand something, explain it to someone else.
~ Richard Feynman
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