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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Produce Market and More in Brevard is closing at the end of the month as the owners retire, joining several other beloved local markets that have closed, though some independent markets still thrive. Florida Today
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 55-year-old Melbourne woman, Amy Bosworth, was fatally injured when struck by a car while bicycling on Hibiscus Boulevard. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Explore Space Coast's rich space and aviation heritage through museums and attractions including full-size spacecraft, authentic space-flown shuttles, and historic sites. Space Coast Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ L3Harris in Brevard County is ranked as one of the best companies to work for in the U.S., praised for its quality of pay and stability, among other factors. Florida Today
- ➤ An unnamed space company is set to invest $1.8 billion and create 600 jobs through developing a launch facility at Cape Canaveral for heavy-lift rocket hardware, with SpaceX being a prime candidate. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Multiple schools in Brevard, including Melbourne High and Eau Gallie High, were involved in a police investigation after receiving bomb threats, prompting an evacuation and shelter-in-place orders, though threats were deemed not credible. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX is scheduled for a Friday the 13th launch from Cape Canaveral to deliver a GPS satellite for the US Space Force, with a 70% chance of favorable weather conditions. Florida Today
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eastern Florida State College men's basketball team secured their ninth season win by defeating Albany Technical College 81-68 at the B-Mac’s Christmas Classic. Space Coast Daily
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Sunday Spiritual Service at the Chapel of Melbourne, FL
The Spiritualist Chapel of Melbourne invites attendees to a Sunday service focused on spiritual growth and connection, featuring guest speaker Joy Sagar, a Spiritualist Medium.
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The Nutcracker Ballet Performance
Experience the enchanting story of The Nutcracker, a beloved Christmas ballet featuring Clara's adventures with a magical Nutcracker and festive characters.
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Run Run Santa 1 Mile Event
The Run Run Santa 1 Mile is a festive running event featuring participants dressed as Santa, taking place in Melbourne, Florida.
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Home Free Concert
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free will perform live at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts.
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Jolly Days at Brevard Zoo
Festive activities, including musical entertainment and animal treat unwrapping, will be featured at the Brevard Zoo during Jolly Days.
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Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach 2024
Surfing Santas is an annual tradition in Cocoa Beach featuring festive surf events and activities on Christmas Eve.
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National All State Fastpitch Softball Championships
The National All State event features fastpitch softball games hosted across 15 complex fields at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Melbourne, Florida.
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New Year's Eve Celebration at Grand Manor
This event features a night of dinner, drinks, dancing, a DJ, a ball drop, and a champagne toast at The Grand Manor in Melbourne, Florida.
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