Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Palm Bay.
Runners will launch summer by joining Brevard Zoo’s inaugural Watermelon Run 3K on June 20, with line-up beginning at 6:30 a.m. and the race starting at 7:30 a.m. The event, held in partnership with the Florida Watermelon Association, will let participants explore animal exhibits before opening and enjoy an after-party with DJs and watermelons—registration is open until June 18 and proceeds benefit the zoo’s conservation mission.
Titusville Police cleared their use of deadly force when officers shot and killed Tri-Marea Rayquan Charles on Feb.
7 near Robbins Avenue after he grabbed a dropped handgun and charged toward an officer—FDLE and the State Attorney confirmed the action was lawful and justified while police will meet privately with his family on June 12 and release all evidence on June 13 at 8 a.m.
A 20-inch sewer main broke near the city’s sewer plant in Palm Bay on Sunday night, spilling raw sewage into Turkey Creek until emergency repairs finished on Monday night.
Residents should avoid contact with the creek while officials test water quality and continue cleanup—drinking water remains safe.
Brevard County beaches enter sea turtle nesting season from May through October as locals can join guided turtle walks that start at 8:45 p.m.—trained guides lead groups while enforcing rules to protect the turtles.
The walks include an educational overview of sea turtle conservation and proper behavior on the beach.
SpaceX will launch Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission today at 8:00 a.m. ET from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center—the mission will use a Dragon spacecraft to carry its crew to the International Space Station where they will run over 60 scientific experiments, with a backup launch set for June 12 at 7:37 a.m. ET.
Brevard Comedy Night at Gettin' Crabby
7-8:30 p.m. — Gettin' Crabby — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians including Marcus Crespo and Preach Carter.
Scrape the Bay 2 Car Show
1-6 p.m. — Space Coast Harley-Davidson — $10 to participate — Show off your wheels and enjoy food trucks at this exciting car, truck, and bike showcase.
Best of Senior Living Virtual Tour
9 AM - 7 PM — Above The Rest — Free entry — Discover award-winning senior care facilities and their exceptional services for a vibrant community living.
Comedy Night with Rauce Padgett
7:00 – 10:30 PM — Pineapples — 21+ event — Enjoy a night of laughter with the award-winning comedian Rauce Padgett as he returns to the stage.
Palm Bay Independence Day Celebration
5-9 p.m. — Eastern Florida State College - Palm Bay Campus — Free admission — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.
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