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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 7, after a week-long delay caused by Tropical Storm Imelda. The rocket’s first stage will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean to avoid sonic booms—SpaceX also has another launch planned for Oct 8 to send Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites into orbit. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Public Schools received a $1.45-million grant from a statewide investment to expand career and technical education programs at local high schools - including programs in cloud computing at Merritt Island High and cybersecurity at Melbourne High. The funding will support courses in fields such as aviation, applied IT and artificial intelligence at Titusville, Space Coast, Eau Gallie, Cocoa Beach and Bayside high schools. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Orlando Health and GROW Healthy Kids delivered recess kits last month to classrooms at Endeavor Elementary in Cocoa and Sabal Elementary in Melbourne—each kit included soccer balls, cones, jump ropes and tennis balls. Orlando Health has also funded a new soccer field in Cocoa and provided free sports physicals to over 200 student athletes in Brevard County. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During a lengthy Palm Bay City Council meeting with about 350-400 attendees, more than 75 residents voiced concerns after Councilman Chandler Langevin made derogatory social media remarks about Indian Americans—prompting the council to vote 4 to 1 to send a formal letter to the Governor asking for his removal. Hometown News
- ➤ Today, the Indialantic Police Department introduced a new uniform shoulder patch designed by Police Chief Mike Conner, which now appears on officers' uniforms. The patch features a sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean—symbolizing the town's coastal charm and commitment to safety. Hometown News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dolphins Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island is Brevard County’s largest tiki bar that offers a Polynesian theme with modern twists and a scenic canal view where diners may spot dolphins. The venue includes a waterfront bar and grill, luxury lodging and rental options — and it features weekly food and drink specials and live entertainment. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Brevard County schools gather at Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center—competing for swimming and diving titles at the Cape Coast Conference Championships. Florida Today
- ➤ The John Carroll Rams defeated Holy Trinity 42-24 in Week 7 football after scoring first—despite a Homecoming comeback attempt by the Tigers. Florida Today
- ➤ At several high school football games last week, Titusville edged MCC 21 to 20 on a late touchdown by Tank Harvey and Satellite extended its undefeated run to 8 to 0 with a big win while Cocoa suffered its fourth loss when a game was called at half due to weather—other matchups saw Holy Trinity contesting John Carroll closely and Melbourne beating Winter Springs as teams prepared for the playoffs. Space Coast Daily
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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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Melbourne Annual Fall Art and Craft Expo
10 AM – 6 PM — Wickham Park — Festival admission details unknown — Explore over 300 booths featuring local art, crafts, and live music.
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