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🌱 How West Melbourne police say they linked a former NFL player

West Melbourne, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi West Melbourne! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How West Melbourne police say they linked a former NFL player

Also on today's calendar: POWERSHIFT ROCK BAND (Foreigner Tribute) and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why were the soldiers tired on April 1st? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 79.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Louisville running back Javian Hawkins arrested on arson charges in Florida (wdrb.com) — West Melbourne police arrested former University of Louisville running back Javian Hawkins after a fire badly damaged vehicles and a building at a local landscaping business, according to authorities. Investigators say surveillance video, witnesses, and physical evidence tied him to the incident, and he’s being held in Brevard County Jail while the business owner works to rebuild.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Melbourne Village

  • Musty, Moldy Tap Water in Melbourne? The City Says It Is Aware and the Water Is Safe (thespacecoastrocket.com)
  • WFIT Local & State News - July 22, 2026 PM (wfit.org)
  • National Account Executive, Pacific (nike.com)

Melbourne

  • City of Melbourne settles lawsuit with 1990 child rape victim (clickorlando.com)

Ok West Melbourne! 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: They just finished a March of 31 days (Thank you Pete P. for sending it in!)
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