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🌱 West Melbourne parents charged after toddler’s death linked to alleged kratom use

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In today's newsletter:

  • West Melbourne parents charged after toddler’s death linked to alleged kratom use
  • How one woman quietly kept Melbourne’s community band playing for decades
  • See which Melbourne-area arrests Brevard authorities reported for July 30

Also on today's calendar: Charlie's TCG Con and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What was the occupation of the 3 wise men? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Florida toddler's tragic death sparks manslaughter charges after alleged kratom poisoning (nypost.com) — A Brevard County couple faces aggravated manslaughter and child neglect charges after their 2-year-old daughter died following alleged kratom ingestion, a case investigated by West Melbourne police. The child was later pronounced dead at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, and authorities say delayed medical care and a kratom overdose were central factors in the tragedy.
   

• Her lengthy music librarian gig ends but Brevard band member plays on (floridatoday.com) — A longtime member of the Melbourne Municipal Band, Shirley Brunton has retired from her behind-the-scenes role as music librarian after 48 years while continuing to perform with the group. Her meticulous work organizing thousands of scores kept the donation-supported band’s free concerts running smoothly and even earned her the honor of having the band’s music library named after her.
   

• Arrests in Brevard County: July 30, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com) — Several people with Melbourne and West Melbourne addresses were among those arrested across Brevard County on July 30, with some cases handled by the Melbourne Police Department. Charges range from DUI and criminal mischief to child-support nonpayment and robbery-related offenses. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty, and the list reflects bookings rather than court outcomes.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

West Melbourne

  • Two held without bond in death of Florida toddler who ingested kratom (wftv.com)

Satellite Beach

  • Sea turtle crawls toward the ocean and into hearts in Photo of the Week (floridatoday.com)

Ok 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 were firemen. The Bible says they came from afar. (Thank you Jerri B. for sending it in!)
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