Sunday, April 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center Saturday night after two delays; 13 had direct-to-cell capabilities (liftoff was at 8:53 p.m.). The next launch is planned for no earlier than 9:59 p.m. today from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40. Florida Today
- ➤ 4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions on Merritt Island opened its new facility at The Shoppes of Victoria Square and is hosting a Mother’s Day makeover giveaway open until April 18th—the winner will be announced on April 25th with makeovers scheduled on May 1st or 2nd. Space Coast Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Merritt Island man named Edward Cocaine attacked Subway employees during lunch by pushing an employee and pulling out a knife over a price dispute—he was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, burglary with assault or battery, and battery while his friend tried to intervene. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Jeff Abramowski, 62, from Melbourne may soon be released after his 2006 murder conviction was vacated on DNA tests that excluded him from handling the murder weapons & a hearing on Wednesday will decide his transfer from state prison to Brevard County jail. Florida Today
DRINK NEWS
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast hosted a high-level aerospace delegation from Spain's Basque Country at its Rockledge offices to explore our region's innovation ecosystem — the group included 11 aerospace companies and research institutions that met with representatives from NASA, Lockheed Martin, Rogue Valley Microdevices, and Vaya Space. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Larry Garrison, a local healthcare leader who supported community fitness through Health First, will be honored posthumously with his induction into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame on May 24 at Eastern Florida State College+ He helped form the review board in 2011 and backed community sports across the county+. Space Coast Daily
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Dueling Pianos Show
8-11 p.m. — Copper Chimney Grill and Bar — Entry fee unknown — Experience the best dueling piano show in Brevard County with Randy & Jay.
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Friendly's Thursday Night Car Show
5-8 p.m. — Friendly's — Free entry — Show off classic rides and mingle with fellow car enthusiasts at this local car show.
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