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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 45 year old man from Merritt Island—Edward Cocaine—was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly threatened two Subway employees with a knife during an incident on April 5 at a local restaurant; security footage shows the employees trying to stop him from coming behind the counter. Space Coast Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students gathered after school at Satellite high on Thursday to protest that Melissa Calhoun's contract was not renewed, showing their support for the teacher. Florida Today
- ➤ Students protested outside Satellite High Thursday as they rallied against the decision to not renew teacher Melissa Calhoun's contract after she used a student's preferred name without parental consent; her contract will expire in May and district officials said the decision follows a state rule—protesters argue that this move stifles students' ability to express their identity. Florida Today
- ➤ Florida high school teacher Melissa Calhoun is set to lose her job for calling a Satellite High School student by a name other than the legal one without written parental consent as required by state law — she admitted knowingly failing to comply and her 10-month contract will not be renewed pending a review of her teaching certificate. FOX 35 Orlando
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An 835-acre prescribed burn was conducted west of Interstate 95 and south of Micco Road near the Brevard and Indian River counties border on April 10, 2025, according to local officials. The controlled burn was planned to reduce wildfire risks — residents were advised to keep windows closed and limit outdoor activities. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey introduced his new bloodhound partner, Saint Francis (who will begin duty today as he replaces his longtime companion Junny) in a music video featuring him with musician Jay Martinez to promote roadway safety. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Veteran angler JT Kenney provided his April fishing report for the Space Coast, emphasizing that calm conditions before approaching storms favor topwater tactics for landing big bass—he advised anglers to use early morning techniques to take advantage of these prime zones. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ The Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame selection committee announced that the induction ceremony will take place on May 24 at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne with a meet and greet at 6 p.m. and dinner beginning at 7 p.m.—this in-person event will also include the Breakfast of Champions from 9 to 10:30 a.m. where over 40 awards for high school athletes will be presented. Space Coast Daily
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