Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Melbourne.
Hundreds gathered yesterday evening at Canova Beach Park in Indialantic to honor Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist shot on September 10 while he spoke at Utah Valley University—speakers from Turning Point USA and Moms for Liberty led the candlelight vigil as attendees held up cell phone lights and flags in tribute to his legacy.
A map from Climate Central shows that rising sea levels may flood parts of Florida - including areas near the Everglades, Florida Keys, and Central Florida by Lake Monroe and the Kennedy Space Center - with some regions at risk by 2120 and many by 2150.
Experts warn that these changes will likely make it harder to secure property insurance along the coast.
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft carrying 11,000 pounds of cargo launched Sunday from Cape Canaveral to supply the International Space Station — it will be captured on Wednesday at 6:35 a.m. by Canadarm2 for installation in the Unity module.
Brevard County has 19 locally acquired dengue cases — 80% of Florida’s 24 cases — as experts believe that warmer, wetter conditions are helping the mosquitoes spread the virus; county officials are using targeted pesticide spraying and mosquitofish to reduce the risk.
Residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites to avoid the potentially painful dengue.
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.
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.
Let’s Gravel!
7-11 a.m. — Three Forks Conservation Area — Free entry — Enjoy a challenging 50-mile ride with hydration and nutrition provided by Trek of Melbourne Florida.
Oktoberfest & Puptoberfest
11 a.m.–10 p.m. — Intracoastal Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate with your pups at a day full of festive fun, live music, and tasty local brews.
Salsa Dance Night: Havana Nights
6-9:30 p.m. — Venezia Wine Veranda — $10 at the door — Experience Cuban rhythm with a Salsa class followed by social dancing and delicious culinary specials.
Boo at the Zoo
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Brevard Zoo — Included with Zoo admission — Experience a Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, themed activities, and spooky music.
Rock & Roll Revue: Autumn Boogie
7-10 p.m. — Eau Gallie Civic Center — $15 — Dance to the catchy tunes of a fabulous 12-piece Rock & Roll band this autumn.
Melbourne Annual Fall Art and Craft Expo
10 AM – 6 PM — Wickham Park — Festival admission details unknown — Explore over 300 booths featuring local art, crafts, and live music.
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