Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe's will open its first Brevard location at The Avenue Viera in 2026, offering a wide selection of popular products. The store is known for Mandarin orange chicken — frozen foods, fresh flowers, spices, wine, and seasonal items, though an exact opening date has not been announced. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX is planning a Falcon 9 launch today from Cape Canaveral with a window from 8:01 p.m. to 9:57 p.m. Despite a rainy forecast and threats from cumulus clouds and electric fields, if the rocket lifts off it will deploy the Nusantara Lima communications satellite and attempt a booster landing on a drone ship + the 45th Weather Squadron noted only a 15 to 30 percent chance for favorable conditions. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A recent op-ed urges residents to add a simple act of kindness to their usual Patriot Day remembrances on September 11—several ceremonies in Palm Bay, Merritt Island, Viera and volunteer events at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery will honor that spirit tomorrow. Florida Today
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HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Recovery Fest is a free and family friendly event celebrating hope and healing from addiction, set for Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Melbourne Auditorium—where live music, inspirational speakers and local recovery resources will be available. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County high schools reported sports results for the week of Sept. 8-12, showing girls golf where players from Edgewood, Space Coast, and Rockledge posted scores, boys golf where Viera outscored Melbourne, and a volleyball match in which MCC beat Pineapple Cove. Coaches may email results to FLORIDA TODAY for future updates. Florida Today
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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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