Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Melbourne.
The Alzheimer’s Association is asking for volunteers for its Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on Saturday, Sept.
26 at Cocoa Riverfront Park. Registration opens at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. ceremony followed by a one-mile walk (various shift options available).
Yumi, a 3-year-old dog at a nearby residence, is recovering and may lose her paw after an attack on Sept.
10 when a neighbor's Great Dane breached a weak fence, while Animal Services investigates the incident and the owners have launched a GoFundMe to help pay vet bills.
Meteorologist Matt Volkmer at the NWS in Melbourne warned that a record El Niño winter will bring heavy rain — raising tornado risks and impacting crops — and is prompting water managers and farmers to prepare for stormy conditions.
Unless the Senate votes on the Sunshine Protection Act soon, Florida residents will set clocks back on Nov.
1 — meaning sunrises and sunsets will occur about an hour earlier. The measure passed in the House aims to allow year-round daylight saving time if federal law changes.
City staff is searching for a public-private partner to keep Palm Bay Aquatic Center open through November as a planned closure would save about $700,000 and delay nearly $2 million in repairs; supporters will voice concerns at the Brevard Public Schools board meeting today (9 a.m.) in Melbourne.
Parents in Melbourne have begun adding Grüns Kids Superfood Gummies to lunchboxes to help bridge the gap when fruits and vegetables are left uneaten.
The vegan, allergy-friendly supplement (boasting over 60 ingredients including vitamins, minerals, and prebiotics) comes in Strawberry Burst and Raspberry Lemonade flavors.
Aston at Longleaf, a new 264-unit complex, broke ground near Wickham Road with move-ins scheduled for late 2027.
The development features a clubhouse, pool & pet spa and rents ranging from $1,800 to $2,600.
Eastern Florida State College men’s golf team is in second place after posting a 5-under total from two rounds at The Battle @ Black Diamond event at Lecanto.
The Titans will tee off today for the final round — with sophomore Blake Hodges and freshman Vlad Bercea leading the team.
Merritt Island Mustangs (5-0) are ranked No. 1 after scoring 45 points against Bishop Kenny and will meet Titusville on Thursday, Sept.
24; local teams like Melbourne Bulldogs and Satellite Scorpions are also set for key district games + more matchups.
Voting for the Brevard Boys Athlete of the Week, based on performances from Sept.
14-19, is open at 321preps.com + floridatoday.com and will end at noon on Thursday, Sept. 24.
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