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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando after suffering a suspected shark bite near the Cocoa Beach Causeway at 12:34 p.m. on Sunday—Brevard County officials are investigating the incident. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ A 12-year-old boy was airlifted from Cocoa Beach to a trauma center on Sunday, April 13th after suffering a suspected marine animal bite (officials have not confirmed it was a shark) and his condition remains under investigation. FOX 35 Orlando
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 12 a.m. EDT and sent 27 Starlink satellites into orbit for its Starlink 6-73 mission. The booster landed on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions—marking its record 27th successful touchdown. Florida Today
- ➤ Margarita Island Mexican Kitchen & Bar has two busy locations in Brevard County that are open all week and receive five-star praise for its tasty dishes and drinks. The family restaurant also operates a third location in Flagler Beach and continues to serve authentic flavors—fueling its growing popularity among locals. Space Coast Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 30-year-old FedEx employee was arrested after police found he faked a shooting in a company parking lot in March to win a female coworker's sympathy—surveillance footage and evidence from his truck linked him to the act and he now faces charges for tampering with evidence, discharging a firearm in public and filing a false report. Space Coast Daily
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Brevard teacher lost her job for using a student's preferred name without parental consent, which violated state law. The AP English teacher at Satellite High School had her contract not renewed and could see her certification questioned as a petition with more than 22,800 signatures and student rallies showed strong support for her. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this month a Brown Pelican was rescued near the Indian River Lagoon in Palm Bay and taken to Florida Wildlife Hospital—veterinary staff removed a huge fish hook from its stomach without surgery after securing an extended metal leader line to its beak. Space Coast Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brevard County high schools have a busy sports week with district baseball, tennis, lacrosse and softball games planned; today, teams begin with baseball matchups at 6 p.m. and remaining tournaments and championships are scheduled from April 15 to April 18—covering multiple sports. Florida Today
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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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