Sunday, December 22nd, 2024

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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Memorial services highlighted the Christmas season's spirit of hope and remembrance for 66 homeless individuals who died in Brevard County this year. Florida Today
- ➤ Cold weather shelters were opened in Brevard County due to temperatures forecasted to dip below 50 degrees. Space Coast Daily
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County Fire Rescue successfully contained two separate fires in Port St. John and West Melbourne without any injuries reported. Space Coast Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is hosting its annual 'Holidays in Space' event from Dec. 20-30, featuring a projection show, festive decorations, and family-friendly activities, all included with general admission. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 920th Rescue Wing, alongside the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy, conducted a joint exercise named Distant Fury Stallion/Steel Knight to bolster combat search and rescue capabilities. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Despite a common belief, suicides do not increase during the winter holidays, with 211 Brevard reporting a higher proportion of mental health calls during this period due to overall lower call volumes. Florida Today
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX, after a rare abort at T-1 second, aims to relaunch the Astranis mission with four satellites to geostationary orbit tonight at midnight. Florida Today
- ➤ SpaceX targets Dec. 23 for a Starlink satellite launch from Kennedy Space Center, offering spectacular views for parts of the Space Coast depending on weather conditions. Florida Today
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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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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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Brevard Renaissance Fair - 10th Season
The Brevard Renaissance Fair features a variety of performances, food, and artisan crafts, immersing attendees in a celebration of history and fantasy with themed weekends and live entertainment.
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