Daily
Melbourne
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Publix in Brevard County now allows customers to openly carry legally owned firearms in its 26 stores following a Florida court ruling—if a customer creates a threatening situation, the store will call local law enforcement. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX will launch its 11th Starship test flight from Texas next Monday while Florida Space Coast residents and officials debate the future impact on roads, beaches, and the environment—potential moves that could bring over $1 billion in investment and hundreds of local jobs. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Brevard Schools Foundation was awarded a $165,576 matching grant from the State of Florida’s School District Education Foundation—supporting initiatives such as classroom study trips to Kennedy Space Center and teacher quality programs at Brevard Public Schools—to improve classroom learning. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College will host an open house for its Respiratory Care Program on November 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its Melbourne campus (3865 N. Wickham Road, Bldg. 15 Room 122) where visitors can join lab demonstrations and meet program staff. Space Coast Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Staff and volunteers from Florida Wildlife Hospital released a Great Horned Owl near Canaveral Groves on Oct. 8 after helping it recover from soft tissue injuries and flight difficulties. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department will hold a push-in ceremony for its new fire engine on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00 p.m. at 507 Ocean Ave—residents can join volunteer firefighters as they wash and push the truck into the station. City of Melbourne Beach
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County mosquito control teams are actively treating standing water and larval habitats to reduce 31 locally acquired dengue cases — two-thirds of the state’s total. Health experts warn that heavy rains and warming weather may extend the mosquito season and urge residents to eliminate water-holding containers around their properties. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Dr. Kevin Campbell spoke at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club’s Captain’s Table and explained how atrial fibrillation—an irregular heartbeat—can lead to clots and strokes if not treated. He encouraged members to watch for unusual rhythms and discussed treatments like catheter ablation and the Watchman device that help restore a steady beat. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eau Gallie Commodores are set to play a high school football game today at the O-Dome in Merritt Island. The 5-2 team, coming off a 51-0 win, will face the 4-2 Mustangs at 7 p.m.—live coverage is on Space Coast Daily TV. Space Coast Daily
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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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Florida Tech Homecoming 2-Mile Run/Walk
5:30 p.m. — Florida Institute of Technology — Proceeds benefit the Panther Fund — Participate in this community-focused run and support Florida Tech alumni.
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2nd Annual Art and Craft Show
12-6 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Suggested $5 donation — Shop local crafts and enjoy live performances in a community celebration.
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Networking Happy Hour in Melbourne, Florida
5-7 p.m. — Nomads Canteen FL — Free entry — Sip and socialize while building valuable connections with fellow small business owners.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Les Brown
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