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🌱 How did Merritt Island’s undefeated Mustangs set the tone in Week 5?

Merritt Island, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hello Merritt Island! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Merritt Island’s undefeated Mustangs set the tone in Week 5?

Also on today's calendar: DIY Witch's Bells and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 73.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• See Brevard County's high school football live scoreboard, Week 5 (heraldtribune.com) — Merritt Island football fans can celebrate the Mustangs’ dominant 45-0 district-opening win over Astronaut, which pushed the team to a 4-0 record. The live Week 5 scoreboard tracks all Brevard County high school games through Sept. 21, with several key all-Brevard matchups that could shape district races.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • THE BIRTHDAY THAT WASN’T.
    Six weeks ago, the nightmare began. One sentence. Three words. Lui has tumors. And just like that, fear took over me. My mama heart broke. Nothing… (Nextdoor Sykes View Estates)
  • Is anyone on here missing a dove?
    There is one hanging around our neighborhood. I'm asking because he seems to have been someone's pet. He is very friendly, not the least bit shy or… (Nextdoor North Banana River Drive)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night in Merritt Island. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Merritt Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merritt Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cocoa Beach

  • Brevard eatery owner dishes up details on making tablet, Scotland-style (floridatoday.com)
  • 1965 ‘Sound of Silence,' Secretly Overdubbed Without Paul Simon or Art Garfunkel Knowing, Went to No. 1 (parade.com)
  • 61 Years Ago Today: "I Dream of Jeannie" Premieres on NBC, A Look Back At The Show That Captivated Audiences with Magic and Mischief (cordcuttersnews.com)

Rockledge

  • It's a doggone party as police honor retiring Cocoa K-9 Copper. Photos (floridatoday.com)
  • Week 5 Preview: Cocoa-Eau Gallie leads non-district slate (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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Merritt Island

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Merritt Island

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.