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Sunday, September 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Dinontas is donating new socks, t-shirts, and other clothing items to veterans at an event in Brevard County — an effort to support those who served.  Florida Today

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Today, Brevard Schools Foundation received a Florida Power & Light EmPOWERing STEM Educators grant to support its Increasing Science Literacy project and help new STEM teachers improve through peer-to-peer collaboration. The statewide initiative—having invested over $600,000—boosts math and science instruction by encouraging educators to share best practices.  Space Coast Daily

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Brevard County is under a tropical storm watch as a storm expected to run parallel to the Atlantic coast may lead to red flag beach conditions—lifeguards advise swimmers to follow safety tips and go with any rip current flow.  News 6

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Congressman Haridopolos spoke to reporters at Blue Origin's facility in Merritt Island today—discussing the local space economy and NASA Artemis missions.  Florida Today
  • Terry Jordan, director of Space Coast Area Transit, was elected chairman of the Florida Public Transportation Association at its 2025 Annual Conference. He will lead the statewide transit association—an organization representing 40 transit systems and millions of daily riders—while managing over 100 employees and an annual budget exceeding $45 million.  Space Coast Daily

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Residents in Brevard County can visit local shelters and pet rescues to find adoptable animals and welcome a new fur baby at home+ many organizations across the Space Coast provide support for new pet owners.  Florida Today

SPORTS NEWS

  • Osceola Kowboys visited the Melbourne Bulldogs for a district football game and won with a close score of 20—18. The Bulldogs played hard but could not overcome Osceola's final drive.  Florida Today
  • Week 6 of high school football in Brevard County saw a mix of close games and blowouts as teams secured crucial bounce-back wins with rain delays and turnovers affecting play. Schools such as Astronaut, Rockledge, Eau Gallie, and Melbourne improved their records—boosting confidence for upcoming district matches.  Space Coast Daily

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 10/3/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 10/10/25

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  • Classic Albums Live Tribute to Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet

    8-9:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying tribute to Bon Jovi's iconic album with live performances of their greatest hits.

    Sat, 10/11/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Success is not about money. It's about peace.

~ Naval Ravikant

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