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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fast-moving brush fire dubbed Digital Fire burned 10 acres and forced the closure of John Rodes Boulevard near Enterprise Court in Melbourne yesterday—fire crews from the Melbourne Fire Department and Brevard County Fire Rescue worked to contain the blaze while officials urged drivers to take alternate routes and no injuries or damage were reported. FOX 35 Orlando
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At the Moore Justice Center in Viera on Wednesday morning the state did not move to vacate Jeff Abramowski's 2006 murder conviction in Cortney Crandall's death at his Palm Shores mobile home—his attorney said he is frustrated by the delay as a follow-up hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. today. Florida Today
- ➤ A Viera High teacher, Samuel Jacon-Landon Davison, 33, was arrested on Sunday for battery by strangulation after he allegedly choked a woman during a domestic dispute at the Artisan at Viera apartment complex and was released on $5,000 bond while he remains on administrative leave by Brevard Public Schools, marking his second domestic violence arrest since October 2023. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brevard Zoo’s Restore Our Shores program is transforming Indian River Lagoon shorelines by planting natural buffer zones to improve water quality and support wildlife — four buffer sites will be planted this spring while two are already complete with local volunteers and schools assisting. Hometown News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 16th, the Florida House passed a bill that would protect state parks from golf courses—pickleball courts, flying disc ranges and luxury lodges, aiming to preserve natural habitats. The measure now moves to the Senate, where a less strict version may lead to future debates on development limits. Florida Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Emma Risch, a Brevard native and former McDonald’s All-American, will join the Florida State Seminoles as a junior for the upcoming 2025-26 season after transferring from Notre Dame and recovering from past hip surgeries. Head coach Brooke Wyckoff said she will add versatile scoring and defense to the team (her move brings a homecoming for a local standout). Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Jamel Dean, a Super Bowl LV starter — one of Cocoa High's top two-way players — will be inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. The induction ceremony will be held Saturday, May 24 at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne. 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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Latin Dancing and Lessons at Flames
6-9 p.m. — Flames Mediterranean Bar & Grill — Cost details not provided — Experience an energetic evening of Latin music and dance lessons with Oscar Alvarado and Julian Reyes.
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Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Gleason Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience The Beatles' timeless music performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
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