Palm Bay
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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Thursday, April 24 at 9:52 p.m. on a Starlink mission that sent 28 broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit— the booster made its 23rd flight and touched down on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas about 8½ minutes after liftoff, and the company will try to launch another Starlink mission on Sunday, April 27 at 10:04 p.m. Florida Today
- ➤ weVenture Women's Business Center was named the SBA’s 2025 South Florida District and Florida Women’s Business Center of the Year and will be honored during National Small Business Week from May 4-10—Rockledge’s Edward Jones financial advisor Gregory Phelps was named to Forbes’ Best-in-State list for the second time while Leah Nepo joined the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization as its new community engagement coordinator. Florida Today
- ➤ Melbourne Square Mall opened in 1982 and is now for sale along with nine other Florida properties by Washington Prime Group — which filed for bankruptcy in 2021. The mall’s future is uncertain and may affect shoppers as no buyer has been confirmed. Florida Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tow truck driver John Youmara suffered severe injuries when Vernon Hodges, fleeing police, crashed into his vehicle on I‑95 in Cocoa in March—pinning him under wreckage and leading to three deaths while Hodges now faces 17 charges including felony murder and DUI manslaughter. FOX 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former athletes from Brevard County have formed 321Empowerment to mentor local youth in career planning and life skills with a camp scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus — the event featuring guest speaker Ed Orgeron will provide food and swag for 125 high school boys. The program aims to help the youth learn about financial literacy, job choices, and important skills for their future. Florida Today
- ➤ Tomorrow, April 26th, the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center will host a free youth Education Expo and Science Fair in Gray Hall from 1—4 p.m. The event, sponsored by CCI Educational Services and Major Music School, will let local students showcase their science projects and art displays. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Brevard County student Savanna Pollitt was suspended for one day after emailing board member Megan Wright on April 12—she criticized the district’s decision to not renew a teacher’s contract—and her suspension was later removed following community protest. Savanna said the event will not stop her from speaking up about school issues. Florida Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ East Coast Zoological Foundation announced a $250,000 grant from Bank of America East Central Florida for its Our Legacy Campaign to build the Bowen Aquarium and Conservation Center on 14 acres along the Banana River in Port Canaveral. Groundbreaking will happen later in 2025 and the center will open in 2027 — the project is expected to add over 900 jobs and attract more than 300,000 tourists each year. Space Coast Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials and guests lowered the American flag on Wednesday in front of Rockledge Hospital to mark its closing. Orlando Health closed the hospital on April 22nd because repair costs were too high—its team set up a transition plan for patients and workers and is planning new local health projects. Hometown News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Turkey Creeks 5K Trail Run
8-10 AM — Turkey Creek Sanctuary — Registration required — Experience the thrill of a community trail run while supporting local initiatives.
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On-Site Tour of A&C God Bless Assisted Living Facility
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — A&C God Bless Assisted Living Facility — Free entry — Explore a premier senior living community focused on enriching the lives of its residents.
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