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🌱 How Blue Origin’s Merritt Island work continues after the New Glenn explosion

Merritt Island, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Merritt Island! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Blue Origin’s Merritt Island work continues after the New Glenn explosion
  • Which Merritt Island residents appeared in Brevard’s June 1 arrest log?
  • Meet the Merritt Island artist crossing America in a giant pear scooter

Also on today's calendar: LIVE AT PIER 220 — Dance Your Sass Off! With TC & SASS 🎶 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower or two; not as hot, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, temps: high: 85, low: 72.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Despite explosion, Blue Origin CEO says New Glenn will fly before end of year (baltimoresun.com) — Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket stages are still being built on Merritt Island, and the company says it expects to fly again before the end of 2026 despite last week’s dramatic pad explosion at Cape Canaveral. CEO Dave Limp reports key ground systems survived, damage is repairable, and the lone remaining first stage is intact, keeping local manufacturing and future missions on track.
   

• Arrests in Brevard County: June 1, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com) — Several Brevard County arrests on June 1 involve people listing Merritt Island addresses or homelessness here, according to the county jail log. The report, which stresses all suspects are presumed innocent, details booking times, arresting agencies, and general charge types ranging from trespassing to various battery and drug-related offenses across the Space Coast.
   

• A Giant Rolling Pear Is Crossing America Because Fuel Prices Got Too High (motorbiscuit.com) — A Merritt Island traveler is turning heads nationwide by driving a pear-shaped scooter from Florida to the Pacific Northwest to avoid high fuel costs. He previously roamed the country in an art-themed minivan, but now hopes his quirky, low-speed, 3,100‑mile journey inspires others to try creative, cheaper ways to travel. Locals can even follow his progress on Instagram.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So much saddness in the world.
    I wanted to share a super cute video of a terrified kitten and the golden retriever puppy who brought her out of her shell. Wishing all my neighbors… (Nextdoor Downtown Merritt Island)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Asta was LOST on June 1, 2026 in Merritt Island, FL 32952 near Near Brandy Lane and S Courtney Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor Downtown Merritt Island)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Merritt Island. Apply here.
  • Jimmy John's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Needed! in Merritt Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merritt Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cocoa Beach

  • 3150 N Atlantic Ave Unit 23220, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (realtor.com)
  • NASA RASC-AL Competition Presentation: U-M LASSO Project Team (umich.edu)
  • When fire strikes a popular Cocoa Beach eatery, the community steps up (floridatoday.com)

Rockledge

  • Orlando Health unveils details of new hospital plans for Viera (floridatoday.com)

Ok Merritt Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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