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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Parents, teachers and students backed a Brevard County teacher whose contract was not renewed for using a student's preferred name without parent permission—over 10,000 petition signatures show strong support. Advocates say they will keep pushing for her reinstatement. FOX 35 Orlando
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Publix will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 20, as the chain shuts its more than 870 Florida stores on three major holidays to give its 255,000+ employees time with family. Stores normally open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m., with some locations staying open an extra hour to meet regular demand. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Abramowski was released on $50,000 bond from Brevard County jail on April 18th after his murder conviction was vacated following new DNA tests that excluded him from the charges+ he thanked his attorney after 23 years of incarceration while the state prepares to retry him. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Indialantic Chamber Singers will celebrate spring with free 'Showers & Flowers' concerts at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Palm Bay on May 2 at 7 p.m. and at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Indialantic on May 4 at 3 p.m.—the shows will feature classic songs and guest performances from the Brevard Youth Chorus with a free reception on May 2. Space Coast Daily
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Zane Report podcast will debut its first episode next week featuring Tay Farmer — a Palm Bay running back who became Florida college football’s all-time leading rusher — as he aims to be St. Thomas University's first-ever NFL draft pick. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Nine Brevard County high school baseball teams qualified for the 2025 FHSAA playoffs with four teams in Class 4A, two in 6A, and one each in Classes 5A, 3A and 2A—earning their spots by winning district play. First round games will be held on April 21st for Classes 1A to 4A and on April 23rd for Classes 5A, 6A and 7A—regional playoffs will follow in a best-of-three format. 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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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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