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Also on today's calendar: Kevin Ebright at Backwoods Social House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Arrests in Brevard County: October 4, 2026 – The Space Coast Rocket (thespacecoastrocket.com) — Several Cocoa residents were among those arrested across Brevard County on October 4, with charges ranging from resisting an officer and burglary to aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The roundup lists each suspect's age, Cocoa address when applicable, booking time, arresting agency, and the charges they face, while stressing all are presumed innocent.
2. Why breastfeeding struggles can weigh heavily on new moms (miamiherald.com) — A Cocoa mother shares how breastfeeding expectations added pressure and guilt after childbirth, highlighting how feeding struggles can weigh on mental health. A Melbourne-based perinatal therapist explains why breastfeeding isn't always easy, how stress and shame can fuel anxiety or depression, and what kinds of emotional and practical support can help new moms cope.
3. Here's how much Amendment 3 could save Florida homeowners (clickorlando.com) — Homeowners in Cocoa could see estimated property tax savings over $1,000 in 2027 and about $2,000 in 2028 if Florida's Amendment 3 passes. The article explains how the expanded homestead exemption would work, who qualifies, and links to a tool where you can plug in your Cocoa address to estimate your own savings.
4. Bachelor's in Nursing Online Information Session (ucf.edu) — Prospective nursing students in Cocoa can attend an online UCF information session explaining admission requirements and options for earning a BSN, including the traditional program offered at the Cocoa campus. You'll hear about prerequisites, clinical requirements, and online RN-to-BSN pathways, plus have time for questions and a brief tour of the Lake Nona nursing pavilion.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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