Daily
Melbourne
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Brevard County sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man threatening with a gun during a domestic disturbance investigation in Viera, Florida. News 6
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Melbourne Beach mansion at 9315 S. State Road A1A ranked as one of the Space Coast's highest-priced home sales in 2024. Florida Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Terrence Cronin Jr., a Melbourne dermatologist and advocate for skin-cancer patients, has announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives District 32 seat, becoming the fourth Republican candidate in the race. Florida Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health First is expanding its First Flight air ambulance service by adding a new helicopter to better serve the growing population of Brevard County, enhancing emergency and trauma response coverage starting in early-2025. Florida Today
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center for the second consecutive day, aiming to expand a satellite constellation in partnership with SES. WFTV 9
- ➤ SpaceX plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket on the Space Force RRT-1 mission from Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39A, within a one-hour and 27-minute window starting 3:59 p.m. ET. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County high school sports teams compete in basketball and soccer, showcasing individual and team performances during the week of Dec. 16-21, 2024. Florida Today
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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