Sunday, October 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An increase in Brevard County's homeless population, including a man known as 'Houdini', highlights the urgent need for affordable housing, with plans underway for Providence Place to offer over 120 apartments to help transition people out of homelessness. Florida Today
- ➤ Brevard County firefighters heroically carried over 20 elderly residents to their apartments after elevator failures at The Lenox At Merritt Island senior living facility. Space Coast Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florida's Space Coast is on track to break its yearly record of orbital launches, largely driven by SpaceX's Starlink missions, with potential challenges in resource capacity at Kennedy Space Center. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida Tech wins a nearly $500,000 NSF grant to acquire a new scanning electron microscope, enhancing research capabilities in diverse fields. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Democrat community leader Vinnie Taranto Jr. and Republican state legislator Thad Altman compete for the Brevard County Commission District 5 seat, highlighting their distinct backgrounds, perspectives on local issues, and campaign financing. Florida Today
- ➤ Early in-person voting for the General Election on Nov. 5 in Brevard County begins Monday morning and will be available until Nov. 2 at specified locations. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Republican Kim Adkinson and Democrat Yvonne Minus are competing for the District 3 seat on the Brevard County Commission, aiming to succeed the term-limited John Tobia. Florida Today
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College's women's soccer team defeated Miami Dade 2-0 with two late goals for a conference victory. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ The Florida Tech Panthers swimming teams marked the start of their 2024-25 season with multiple individual wins and a new school record in the duel meet against Florida Southern. Space Coast Daily
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Walter Mitty & His Makeshift Orchestra with Dunies and Suzie True
Experience an engaging night of folk punk and surf rock as Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra perform alongside local favorites Dunies and Suzie True at Pineapples.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience a magical, multi-sensory musical tribute to Coldplay in an awe-inspiring setting.
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Downtown Melbourne Halloween Trick or Treat Celebration
Experience a festive Halloween celebration in Downtown Melbourne with trick or treating, community shopping, and various local participating businesses.
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Salsa Mingle Beach Party with Wine Tasting
Experience a vibrant beach party with free salsa lessons, Latin music, and complimentary wine sampling at Howard E. Futch Memorial Park.
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Invasive Fish Bowfishing Expedition on St John's River
Experience a unique day on the water catching invasive fish species while exploring Florida's vibrant wildlife in the serene setting of the Upper St John's River.
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Broadway at the King Center 2024-2025 Season Launch
Experience the magic of unforgettable Broadway performances featuring Tony and Grammy-winning sensations at the King Center's 2024-2025 season opening night.
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Dear Evan Hansen: A Tony and Grammy-Winning Musical
Experience a powerful and poignant journey through high school social challenges in this remarkable musical, featuring an uplifting score by acclaimed artists.
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39th Annual Space Coast State Fair
Experience Brevard’s largest annual family event featuring numerous rides, games, delicious food, and live shows across 40 acres of fun.
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Hotel California: A Tribute to the Eagles
Experience a tribute to the Eagles with Hotel California, renowned for authentically recreating the iconic band's sounds and recognized for their outstanding live performances.
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Space Coast Women's Day Celebration
Experience a day dedicated to women with pampering services, educational activities, and local vendors at Melbourne Square.
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