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Melbourne
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Laundry of Love will be held Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at three locations—Cocoa at 1224 Dixon Avenue, Titusville at 616 S. Park Avenue and Melbourne at 1844 Post Road. Families receive free laundry services with donated detergent, fabric softener and bleach, easing daily expenses for those in need. Hometown News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched 24 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral today at 9:58 p.m. after nor-easter delays, and the Falcon 9 booster landed safely on a drone ship in the Atlantic—this mission marked the third time the project has launched while a Starlink mission is set for early Thursday. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral—killing 35 and leading officials to euthanize 13 injured birds while interviewing a suspect and collecting evidence, with one bird surviving the ordeal. FOX 35 Orlando
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elvis tribute artist Jack Smink will join the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra for Classic Broadway & Elvis on Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m. at Riverside Presbyterian in Cocoa Beach, and the concert will feature Broadway favorites and hits from Elvis Presley with $35 advance tickets and $40 at the door. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School in Merritt Island is hosting Team 801's Sponsor Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the robotics lab—students will show current projects and explain how sponsor support helps the robotics program while refreshments are served. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ EFSC held its grand opening today for the new Center for Innovative Technology Education on the Melbourne campus (31,500 square-foot, $20 million). Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne Beach’s Chauncey Robinson won the $5,000 Ron Jon Men’s Pro while Indialantic’s Daya McCart won the equal-paying Women’s Pro at Cocoa Beach during the three-day NKF Rich Salick Pro-Am Surf Festival—where five Brevard County surfers competed and funds were raised for the National Kidney Foundation of Florida. Florida Today
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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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4th Friday Starry Nights
4-8 p.m. — Max K. Rodes Park — Free entry — Explore an artisan market under the stars with local crafts and food trucks while enjoying live DJ music.
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Halloween Market
6-10 p.m. — Space Coast Harley-Davidson — Free entry — Explore Halloween vendors, enjoy kid-friendly activities, and snap photos with spooky characters.
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