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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Chapel of Melbourne Beach celebrated Pastor John Secret and his wife Pat's 25 years of leadership at an August potluck luncheon, marking a ministry milestone in a church over 125 years old. Built in 1892 on land donated by founding families (Mr. and Mrs. Whiting), the chapel continues to offer weekly services and community events at 500 Ocean Ave. Hometown News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Retired firefighter and U.S. Air Force veteran Donnie Rife suffered a broken neck — a hangman’s break of his C2 vertebra — while mountain biking at Grapefruit Trails in Palm Bay on July 20 and underwent a 12-hour surgery; he now faces recovery with left-arm weakness and limited hand dexterity while his family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover ongoing rehab and living expenses. Hometown News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are investigating a shooting at a house on Poplar Lane in Melbourne where a 2-year-old girl was killed and two adult relatives injured Friday night — detectives are asking for community tips to aid the investigation. News 6
- ➤ A longtime Platinum Roofing employee, Christine Beasley, 49, from Titusville was arrested on felony theft and fraud charges after she embezzled over $177,000 from the Rockledge-based company over two years—she altered payroll records, wrote extra checks, and misused a company credit card. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ American Red Cross offers a 35-minute online pet first aid training course — it shows pet owners how to check vital signs and respond to emergencies like breathing issues, bleeding, and seizures. The course costs $25 and awards a two-year certification for pet owners, shelter workers, and dog walkers wanting to be ready when needed. Hometown News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Brevard Zoo will host a six-part conservation talk series for older audiences at One Senior Place in Viera starting Monday, Sept.8—RSVP is required for a free seat. The monthly series will cover lessons on animal care and shoreline restoration and will run until February 2. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County Fire Rescue held a graduation ceremony on August 29—honoring its newest class of firefighters and paramedics as they joined efforts to serve the growing Space Coast community. Space Coast Daily
SHOP NEWS
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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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