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Melbourne
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ FPL is undergrounding nearly 3 miles of power lines in a Palm Bay neighborhood—a project that will serve about 250 customers and finish in five months. The work, part of the Storm Secure Underground Program, aims to improve grid resiliency during storms and boost everyday reliability. Hometown News
- ➤ Wahlburgers has launched its new food truck in Rockledge at 2075 Viera Blvd.—The truck offers signature burgers, breakfast items and milkshakes inspired by the Wahlberg family's early kitchen recipes. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Gabrielle strengthened from a Category 1 to a Category 3 storm on Monday as wind speeds jumped 30 mph in just a few hours—experts say warmer oceans are making storms intensify quickly, which may leave less time for residents to prepare. Florida Today
- ➤ Hurricane Gabrielle has strengthened into a Category 3 storm and is set to turn north, passing east of Bermuda so it will miss Florida. Officials warn that dangerous rip currents and rough surf will affect Brevard until Sept. 23 — even strong swimmers are urged to stay out of the water as temperatures climb later this week. Florida Today
- ➤ Today, the National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Gabrielle over the central Atlantic and two tropical waves in the Caribbean—Gabrielle is not a threat to land yet while both waves may develop into tropical depressions later this week. One wave has a 30 percent chance to form within 48 hours and the other has a 10 percent chance, with gusty winds and heavy rains possible in parts of the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch three solar science missions from Kennedy Space Center on Sept 24 at 7:30 a.m., including NASA's IMAP probe to study the sun. Weather permitting, people in Melbourne and nearby areas may see the launch as a streak in the early morning sky (visibility depends on cloud cover). Florida Today
- ➤ Earlier today, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office mourned K9 Gator—laid to rest after an untreatable stage four cancer diagnosis—and honored his service with Corporal Lance Behringer as his final meal was provided by Island Animal Hospital. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Parrish Healthcare donated 90 guardian caps to the Space Coast Vipers football team at Space Coast Junior/Senior High School in Titusville to reduce head injuries during practices and games—showing the organization's commitment to community safety. This donation supports safer sports participation while emphasizing health and student-athlete protection. Hometown News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Master gardener Sally Scalera advises Melbourne residents to plant cut flowers like Dianthus, Pansies, Snapdragons, and Calendula now to brighten indoor spaces this winter—she explains that cutting stems at an angle and placing them in water with soda helps the blooms last longer. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eastern Florida State College men's tennis team won singles and doubles titles at the ITA JUCO Men's Southeast Regional Championships in Alabama—freshman Fernando Martinez Belinchon won the singles title while teammate Marko Miljanic teamed with Filip Sormaz to secure the doubles win. The team will compete in the PBA Invite Oct. 3-4 in Boca Raton and Martinez will advance to the ITA Cup Oct. 16-19 in Rome, Georgia. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Trenton Gummer’s 51-yard fake punt opened the game and helped Bishop Moore beat Melbourne Central Catholic 41—13 on September 19. Amar’e Johnson scored two touchdowns while MCC’s penalties cost key drives in the second half. Florida Today
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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.
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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.
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