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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe's announced its first Space Coast location scheduled to open in March 2026 at 2221 Town Center Ave. in The Avenue Viera, and the new store will offer low-cost groceries with unique private-label products while joining the recent ALDI opening to give shoppers more cost-saving options on the Space Coast. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne Police said Tuesday that a $5,000 reward was offered via CrimeLine for leads in the deadly shooting on Poplar Lane in South Melbourne, where two adults were critically injured and 2-year-old Bles’Syn Lightner was killed—police are still investigating the case. Hometown News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Central Florida will host several 9/11 remembrance events on Sept. 6 and Sept. 11 to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost and the first responders. In Melbourne, visitors can pay their respects at a memorial at The Avenue Viera with flowers and flags provided — similar ceremonies are scheduled in Rockledge, Merritt Island and other counties. News 6
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 3, June Cleaver, a 230-pound loggerhead turtle injured by a boat strike, was rescued by local experts and released at Howard E. Futch Memorial Park — several schoolchildren and visitors watched as she was taken toward the ocean. After receiving care at the Brevard Zoo Healing Center and laying 113 eggs in recovery, she is expected to lay more along nearby beaches. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County officials are working to upgrade the flood warning system to use real-time NOAA forecasts instead of outdated FEMA maps so residents can get alerts with extra time to prepare for flooding. The system—set to update hourly during storms—will send emergency notices to neighborhoods while engineers await a decision on a $900,000 grant application for funding. FOX 35 Orlando
- ➤ The Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program reopened on August 18th to give first-time homebuyers down payment help and lower first mortgage rates for community workers—eligibility is based on income and job requirements. The program is offered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and is separate from the Melbourne Beach Parks Board’s own Hometown Heroes effort—applicants must meet set criteria to receive assistance. City of Melbourne Beach
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Noah Mroczka, a 10-year-old from Melbourne, recovered from dengue fever and warned locals after suffering high fever and a painful skin rash. Health officials reported that Brevard County had 14 confirmed local cases as of Aug 30 — urging residents to take mosquito precautions. FOX 35 Orlando
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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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Do It For P Community Health Fair
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Carver Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate community wellness with free health resources and education aimed at promoting overall well-being.
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