Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Several beloved restaurants in Brevard County closed their doors in 2024, marking the end of an era for local dining.
A memorial service was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Melbourne to honor the homeless individuals who passed away this year, coinciding with Homeless Persons' Memorial Day near December 21st.
📰 Lifestyle
Eastern Florida's Vanlife Expo, set for February 8-9 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera, highlights over 100 custom vans and buses, alongside workshops, food, music, and community building activities.
FLORIDA TODAY offers a 2025 Space Launch calendar with stunning images for last-minute holiday gifts, available for purchase both in-person and online.
📰 Science
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket undergoes a wet dress rehearsal at Cape Canaveral, moving closer to its debut launch.
SpaceX is set for its 91st launch of the year from the Space Coast, planning to deploy four Astranis satellites into geostationary orbit with a launch window from 10:39 p.m. Friday to 2:58 a.m. Saturday, under favorable weather conditions.
🏈 Sports
The Eastern Florida State College women's basketball team secured their 12th victory of the season by defeating Santa Fe College 85-56, marking their fourth consecutive win.
🎉 Melbourne Events
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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.
Home Free Concert
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free will perform live at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts.
Jolly Days at Brevard Zoo
Festive activities, including musical entertainment and animal treat unwrapping, will be featured at the Brevard Zoo during Jolly Days.
Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach 2024
Surfing Santas is an annual tradition in Cocoa Beach featuring festive surf events and activities on Christmas Eve.
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.
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.
Brevard Renaissance Fair - Fantasy Weekend
Experience a lively Fantasy Weekend at the Brevard Renaissance Fair, featuring a Cosplay Contest and interactive activities for all ages.
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