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Melbourne
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon will build a multi-story operations warehouse as part of Project Zeppelin in West Melbourne near I-95—this facility will have nearly 1,000 employee parking spaces and serve as a first-mile logistics hub that remains in early planning. The 117-acre project will also add eight retail buildings and a gas station along U.S. 192, with details on construction and traffic impacts still pending. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Many long-standing food spots on the Space Coast closed after decades of service, including Downtown Produce Market and Niki’s Restaurant in Melbourne and Kay’s Bar-B-Q in Cocoa. Some former owners, such as those behind El Tucan, reopened new dining spots and kept local flavors alive—ensuring cherished memories live on. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Eastern Florida State College’s Cocoa Campus, the AVMA-accredited two-year veterinary technology program gives students hands-on training in small, focused classes—helping to build practical skills for animal care. A public open house will be held November 13 from 5–7 p.m. so visitors can learn about admissions. Space Coast Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne Beach will host the 40th International Coastal Cleanup at Ocean Park on September 20th at 8:30 a.m.—volunteers are expected to join the event to clean the beach and help protect the local environment. City of Melbourne Beach
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Senator Debbie Mayfield visited Port Canaveral earlier this week and received a briefing on current cargo operations and planned improvements. Port leaders said the projects will boost maritime and space industries — a critical step to strengthen transportation and commerce in our area. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Three NASA solar science missions will launch Tuesday, Sept. 23 from the Kennedy Space Center on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket—IMAP will travel 108 days to Earth's L1 to study the heliosphere while the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and NOAA’s SWFO-L1 monitor Earth's outer atmosphere and space weather. Florida Today
- ➤ Sheriff Wayne Ivey said reckless drivers who pass stopped school buses put kids at risk and that a new Brevard County School Bus Safety Program will use stop-arm camera technology to catch rule-breakers—residents must learn the law to help protect students. Space Coast Daily
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Space Coast Home Builders and Contractors Association will hold its 2025 Parade of Homes from Sept 26 to Oct 5 to showcase top builders and new technology in home design. An exclusive realtor preview is set for Sept 24 at Duran Golf Club — with an awards dinner planned on Oct 1 at the Hilton Rialto — to offer buyers a closer look at available options. Space Coast Daily
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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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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.
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