Daily
Melbourne
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will launch 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday morning between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.—the booster will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX will use a ship named Youll Thank Me Later to transport Starships from Starbase, Texas to Cape Canaveral. The company will launch Starship from Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39A as soon as next year+ local officials are preparing for increased sonic booms and road closures. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Melbourne School for Science finished a 12,450-square-foot expansion that adds new indoor STEAM labs, art and music classrooms, and an outdoor garden space for hands-on learning—built in partnership with Brevard Public Schools and architects to support growing enrollment and flexible lessons. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College said welding student Renee Ringer got a $4,000 scholarship from NAWIC Space Coast Chapter and Boys Electrical Contractors—this support helps her work toward welding certification and meet growing local job needs. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County commissioners are weighing asking voters to approve a gas tax increase of 1 to 5 cents per gallon to raise an extra $3.8 million per year for road repairs — rising construction costs have cut planned work from 50 miles of resurfacing last year to 40 miles next year and road reconstruction from 7.5 to 5 miles. A referendum could appear on the ballot in 2026. WFTV 9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michele Delaune, a local teacher and friend, spoke about the deep loss felt when her best friend Samantha Owens lost her daughter, eight-year-old Olivia Owens, to DIPG in December 2023—Olivia’s memory lives on during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County high school sports from Sept. 15-19 delivered competitive results in girls golf and volleyball—Viera players outscored Bayside and Merritt Island won a tough five-set match against Holy Trinity. Florida Today
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College's freshman volleyball player Leyre Arroyo Sanchez from Madrid, Spain was named FCSAA Division I Offensive Player of the Week after setting a school record with 24 kills against Daytona State College last Saturday. She is averaging 3.36 kills per set this season — the Titans will host Hillsborough Community College in a Citrus Conference match on Saturday afternoon at Titan Field House. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ In week 4 of prep football, Cocoa Tigers won 37 to 0 over Heritage while Eau Gallie lost a close game and other teams like Merritt Island and Titusville earned key wins in Brevard County. Updated rankings set exciting week 5 matchups — teams will adjust their play before their next games. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Indialantic residents Jackson Bjorklund and Caleb Kinnear competed in the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Championship Regatta held September 13–14 in Charleston, SC as freshmen representing the University of Miami and Rollins College—Kinnear said it was special to sail with his longtime friend from the same hometown. The event brought top collegiate sailors together from schools including Rollins and the University of Miami. Space Coast Daily
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
About Daily Melbourne
Welcome to the Daily Melbourne, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Melbourne, Florida community. If you like the Daily Melbourne, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Melbourne.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Melbourne and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Melbourne
A free Melbourne community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailymelbournenews.com/sitemap