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🌱 Former Rockledge star DB heads to Melbourne and UConn

Rockledge, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Rockledge! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Former Rockledge star DB heads to Melbourne and UConn
  • Rockledge nonprofit Reinvented Inc. wins national STEM grant funding

Also on today's calendar: Charlie's TCG Con and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 77.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dandy Dozen: DJ Scott's hard work leads him to Melbourne, UConn next (floridatoday.com) — A standout defensive back who spent two seasons at Rockledge High has transferred to Melbourne High and is now committed to play college football at UConn. He credits his breakout performance against top competition while at Rockledge as the turning point in his career. Rockledge fans can watch his progress this fall as he competes in Florida’s Class 5A.
   

• Society for Science awards $295,000 to 61 organizations bringing STEM to communities across the nation (societyforscience.org) — A Rockledge-based nonprofit, Reinvented Inc., has been awarded a STEM Action Grant from the Society for Science, placing it among 61 organizations nationwide sharing $295,000 to expand community STEM education. While details of Reinvented’s specific project aren’t given, the funding supports programs that mentor students, build STEM pipelines, and improve access to hands-on science experiences across the country.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • School Supply Giveaway Event →
    Cocoa Calendar, 415 Stone Street, Cocoa
    5:00 pm
    • Monday August 10
  • FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
    Brevard Virtual Cocoa, FL 32922
    • Tuesday August 11
  • City Council Meeting →
    City of Cocoa - Council & Town Hall Meetings -
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 13
  • First day of Kindergarten
    Brevard Virtual Cocoa, FL 32922
  • School- Wide Orientation
    Brevard Virtual Clearlake Education Center, 1225 Clearlake Rd, Cocoa, FL, 3292
    2:00 pm
    • Friday August 14
  • (Women's Volleyball) Eastern Florida State College at Rollins Col
    Eastern Florida State College Athletics Away
  • (Women's Volleyball) Eastern Florida State College vs. Webber Int
    Eastern Florida State College Athletics Rollins College
    3:30 pm
    • Saturday August 15
  • (Women's Volleyball) Eastern Florida State College at Florida Tech
    Eastern Florida State College Athletics Away
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I live in Snug Harbour Cocoa Beach off of 13th St.
    , South. I don’t know why I am registered for KINGS Grant, but my 2 Standard, Golden doodles that ran away last night at midnight came back this… (Nextdoor Kings Grant)
  • This black and white cat has been back to my house a few times since I last posted… but last night a gray and white kitten showed up for the first time… and she looks very thin.
    ( I couldn’t get a good photo to share) i will, though. I live off of Levitt Park in Rockledge. Is anyone missing a tuxedo cat or a gray and white… (Nextdoor Buckingham At Levitt Park)
  • Delta Group Electronics, Inc. posted a job opening for Soldering Operator III in Rockledge. Apply here.
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Arby's Team Member in Rockledge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockledge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merritt Island

  • Chick-fil-A may expand in West Melbourne with new Space Coast Town Center (floridatoday.com)
  • Tour of Brevard: Melbourne High sets big goals with talented squad (floridatoday.com)
  • Poll Question: What has been your find of the summer so far? (numismaticnews.net)

Cocoa

  • Homeowner Checklist: AC Warning Signs, Tune-Ups, And Repair Decisions (cameronjournal.com)
  • Who will be Brevard's top girls golf teams, players? Find out here (floridatoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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