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Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A litter of orphaned puppies lost their mom when she was hit by a car days after birth and are cared for by foster families with BARK—Brevard Alliance Rescuing K9’s managing them in Palm Bay, where they have been socialized with pets and children and will be ready for adoption in five weeks. FOX 35 Orlando
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A construction crane fell on a Merritt Island home on August 14, crushing the roof while longtime residents Amanda and Jim Crane stayed safe after taking their rescued dog to the vet—workers quickly cleared debris and secured the house as the couple said the accident halted recent home upgrades and they plan to rebuild. FOX 35 Orlando
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral’s SLC-40 on August 14—its first-stage booster landed on the Just Read the Instructions droneship to support a global broadband network. FOX 35 Orlando
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Brevard Schools Foundation will host the 13th Annual Take Stock in Children Reach for the Stars Gala on Saturday, September 20 at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbour Beach. The event offers a seated dinner & sponsorship opportunities to raise funds that support scholarships and programs for high-risk students in the county. Space Coast Daily
- ➤ The Brevard Public Schools Board voted 4-1 on August 12 in Viera to extend wireless device restrictions to students in grades K–12, requiring devices to remain powered off or silenced during school hours with a 30-day grace period before the policy takes effect—exceptions apply for emergencies. Space Coast Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos hosted a Human Trafficking Symposium today at Eastern Florida State College—bringing together experts, law enforcement and survivors to learn how to stop traffickers. The panel discussed trends and online exploitation—helping local partners work together to keep our community safe. Hometown News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Melbourne woman said her painful bout with dengue fever has her warning others about mosquito bites in Brevard County—she described the illness as extremely painful. Health officials are monitoring the rise in cases and urging residents to use protective measures. FOX 35 Orlando
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Space Coast won 59–0 over Cedar Creek Christian on Aug. 14 after scoring four touchdowns in the first quarter, and Satellite beat Oak Ridge 38–0 on the same day—both teams will host new games on Aug. 22 with Space Coast playing Gateway and Satellite meeting Halifax Academy. Florida Today
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