🌱 Which West Melbourne residents appeared in Brevard’s latest arrest roundup?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which West Melbourne residents appeared in Brevard’s latest arrest roundup?

Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 92, low: 77.
• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Arrests in Brevard County: August 9, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com) — Two people listed as living in West Melbourne were among those arrested across Brevard County on August 9, with charges that include DUI-related offenses and criminal mischief. The roundup details dozens of bookings from agencies in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa, and other nearby cities, while stressing that everyone named is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

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📸 Around West Melbourne

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Melbourne

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Wednesday August 12

• Planning & Zoning Board Meeting →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  6:30 pm

Thursday August 13

• Pilates →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  9:30 am
• Tai Chi →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  5:30 pm

Friday August 14

• Pilates →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  9:30 am
• Inclusive Playgroup →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  10:30 am
• Friday Night Live →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 3000 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 15

• Tai Chi In The Park →
  West Melbourne Calendar West Melbourne, FL 32904
  9:15 am
• Pilates →
  West Melbourne Calendar, 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 12

• SCATI | AI Business Lab
  Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Buena Vida Estates Overflow parking is available in the grass area located off Doherty Drive
  8:00 am

Friday August 14

• Brevard Prosperity Initiative →
  Palm Bay Area Chamber-Commerce Wings of Grace Ministries
  10:00 am

Saturday August 15

• "THE MAYOR'S CUP" BOXING INVITIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS... →
  Anthony J. Tony Rosa Community Center, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay
  1:00 pm
• Space Coast Wing Battle 2026 →
  Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🚤 Anchorage Limitation Areas Town Hall🛥
  Have questions about Anchorage Limitation Areas and what they mean for our community? Join us for a community Town Hall on Wednesday, August 19, from… (Nextdoor )

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🗞 Nearby News

Melbourne Village

• Step-By-Step Guide To Window Replacement Projects (valiantceo.com)
• Big Walk Sold One Million Paid Copies in Six Days: Free PS Plus Did Not Stop It (techtimes.com)
• EXCLUSIVE: MasterChef winner Vinnie's dad shares cheeky message after his big win (who.com.au)

Melbourne

• Smooth moves as first-year students make Florida Tech home. Gallery (floridatoday.com)

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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: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
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