Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, United Launch Alliance launched the second batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites from Cape Canaveral at 6:54 a.m. EDT, adding more satellites to a network designed to bring fast internet to remote areas—Amazon plans to begin beta testing the service by 2026. Space Coast Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Brevard County clerk of courts Mitch Needelman was ruled competent to stand trial on charges of bribery, conspiracy, bid tampering and official misconduct—with a status hearing set for July 9 in Seminole County. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ Brevard County man Stephan Dieujuste, 24, is charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Nathanial Jennings, 19, on May 11 on Vernon Place in downtown Melbourne—police said video shows Dieujuste fired eight times as Jennings fled despite his claim of self-defense. Space Coast Daily
DRINK NEWS
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ From June to October, the waters in the Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, and Indian River Lagoon glow with a green-blue light from tiny organisms. Local tour operators now offer kayak trips to see the magic — visitors should check weather conditions and dress for splashes. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ County officials said foul water conditions near Long Point Park were linked to a green filamentous algae bloom—visitors noted foul odors, foam buildup and an oily film near Sebastian Inlet State Park over the weekend. FOX 35 Orlando
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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.
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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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Root Refresh! A Plant Repotting Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Ted Whitlock Community Center — $25 Registration Fee — Learn to repot plants and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in this hands-on workshop.
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