Daily
Melbourne
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX's Falcon 9 will launch 28 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on October 3 with a launch window from 1:39 a.m. to 5:39 a.m. ET. The booster, on its eighth flight, will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship — set to be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Brevard-based Advanced Magnet Lab showed off its new permanent magnet technology at the Oxford Semiconductor Conference, where President Wade Senti discussed onshoring and supply chain improvements—CTO Philippe Masson later explained their patented PM-Wire technology at a rare earth conference in Toronto. Space Coast Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center reported that Tropical Depression Nine became Tropical Storm Imelda near the central Bahamas—its 40 mph winds and slow northward movement led to warnings about rough surf and dangerous rip currents along Brevard’s shoreline, with experts saying these risks would continue through early this week. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey swore in 12 new deputies from the first class of the BCSO Basic Recruit Training Program—created in partnership with Eastern Florida State College—to serve our community. The recruits completed a rigorous 770-hour curriculum with a 91.77% academic average that prepared them for their duties. Space Coast Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A reader poll in Brevard has narrowed the field from 16 coffee shops to a final four—local favorites Moon River Café and Anaya Coffee are among the contenders. The top two will compete on October 1—voters will help decide the winner on October 3. Florida Today
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Space Coast Home Builders and Contractors Association’s 2025 Parade of Homes started on Sept. 26 and will run through Oct. 5, letting local visitors view new home designs, technology trends, and a range of price options from Brevard’s top builders. Visitors can explore the self-guided tour using QR codes — a simple way to get driving directions to model homes. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County high school sports for this week feature volleyball, golf, bowling, swim and dive and football games at venues in Viera, Cocoa Beach, and Titusville + events run from today through October 3. Coaches will email updated schedules to FLORIDA TODAY + teams prepare for a busy week of contests. Florida Today
- ➤ The Eastern Florida State College women's soccer team tied USC Lancaster on Sunday afternoon after coming back from a deficit—improving their record to 4-3-1. They will travel to New York on Friday at 6 p.m. to play Monroe Community College. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ The Eastern Florida State College women’s tennis team competed at the ITA JUCO Women’s Florida Regional Championships in Tampa where Marina Sanso and Maria Mateos Melian—after receiving byes—reached the doubles final but lost 8–1 to Hillsborough Community College. They will travel to Palm Beach Atlantic on Oct. 10. Space Coast Daily
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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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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.
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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.
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