Monday, October 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One Senior Place will host its Senior Job & Volunteer Fair on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8085 Spyglass Hill Road in Melbourne as seniors meet employers like Health First, Senior Partner Care, Launch Credit Union & Brevard County Public Works. Hometown News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne Orlando International Airport finalized a $28 million purchase of a 176-acre tract funded by the sale of Tropical Haven and an FDOT grant—officials say the land will soon be master-planned for a major aeronautical facility that may attract significant investment and thousands of jobs. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne residents will enjoy live Lucha Libre wrestling at the Space Coast State Fair in Viera from October 30 to November 16—shows run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Public Schools will pay nearly $568,000 to settle a lawsuit with Moms for Liberty over claims that the board’s public comment policy restricted criticism—payment must be completed within 60 days after the agreement is approved at the Oct. 7 school board meeting. Florida Today
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College is now accepting applications for Spring 2026 classes with options for online, hybrid, and on-campus programs to earn degrees or certificates—providing flexible paths to boost careers. Applicants can register online to begin the admissions process and secure affordable tuition and valuable support services. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Financial expert Corrie Borde from Borde and Associates explains Medicare options for local families by outlining three pathways—Original Medicare with Part D, Medicare with Medigap, and Medicare Advantage. He offers personalized consultations from his office on S Harbor City Blvd to help residents choose the right plan for their needs. Space Coast Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Florida farmers share a red snapper and charred avocado recipe that shows how to use fresh local produce and seafood available most of the year. A video from Fresh From Florida demonstrates the simple steps needed to prepare the dish — a showcase of local flavor. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County high school teams are set to compete in sports like volleyball, golf, bowling and football from Oct.6 to Oct.10. The schedule lists matchups, times and locations for games by teams from Bayside, Rockledge and Melbourne — details provided for coaches and fans. Florida Today
- ➤ Satellite High's boys and girls swim teams won the Cape Coast Conference championships on Oct. 3 at Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center—scoring 480 and 381 points respectively—with several swimmers setting new conference records during the meet. Florida Today
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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