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Melbourne
Monday, December 16th, 2024
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hell n' Blazes Brewing Company in Melbourne expands with a new outdoor dining and live music space, enhancing the city's downtown revitalization efforts. Florida Today
- ➤ FLORIDA TODAY's News in 90 Seconds covers the SpaceX launch, the closing of Downtown Produce, and updates on L3Harris. Florida Today
- ➤ The Brevard Supervisor of Elections Tim Bobanic and his team collected 609 pounds of non-perishable food for WESH 2’s Share Your Christmas Food Drive to support Central Florida families. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ The Brevard County Sheriff's Animal Care Center offers free adoptions for cats and dogs in December, including benefits like spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, insurance, and a county license. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Brevard Cultural Alliance is requesting a $202,000 contract renewal from the Brevard County Commission to continue promoting arts and culture, funded by the county's tourist development tax. Florida Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida Tech celebrated the graduation of 1,164 students at its 2024 Fall Commencement, with Maj. Gen. Timothy Sejba emphasizing the importance of innovation and leadership skills for careers in space and other industries. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County is facing financial and logistical challenges in expanding its wastewater treatment capacity to meet the growing needs of the commercial space industry, with officials and Space Florida discussing potential solutions. Florida Today
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX is scheduled to launch the RRT-1 mission from Cape Canaveral, marking the fourth flight for the mission's Falcon 9 first stage booster. News 6
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Viera High School Boys and Girls Varsity Wrestling Teams won top honors, with each team securing five individual champions at the Steadwell-Grow Memorial Tournament. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Eastern Florida State College's women's basketball team defeated Miami Dade College 56-49, marking Miami Dade's first Citrus Conference loss. Space Coast Daily
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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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