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🌱 Why Lura Lane neighbors say roaming dogs have them living in fear

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Lura Lane neighbors say roaming dogs have them living in fear
  • Which Merritt Island standouts made the All-Space Coast girls hoops list?

Also on today's calendar: STFK at Bocas Film Fest/Merritt Square Mall Con and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Some sun with a shower, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Merritt Island neighborhood terrorized by roaming dogs; nearly 20 cats killed (fox35orlando.com) — Neighbors on Lura Lane in Merritt Island say two loose dogs have killed nearly 20 cats since 2022, including one inside a screened patio this week, leaving many residents fearful. Despite multiple citations to the owners, the dogs reportedly still roam, so homeowners are installing cameras and pressing animal control and the sheriff’s office for stronger action.
   

• See who made the 2025-26 All-Space Coast girls basketball team (floridatoday.com) — Local hoops fans can see several Merritt Island and Merritt Island Christian standouts recognized on this year’s All-Space Coast girls basketball teams. The list highlights top performers from across Brevard, including first-team, second-team, and honorable-mention players who helped power deep playoff runs and district titles.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Look up when you hear that sound North Merritt Islanders.
    KSCVC is having a warbird flyover this morning. Just watched Ticobelle C-47 cruise right over my head. She dropped paratroopers on the morning of… (Nextdoor Citrus River Grove)
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    He wants chocolate cake with spidey's costume. Recommendations welcome (Nextdoor Upper Diamond)
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🗞 Nearby News

Cocoa Beach

  • Two adults die in rip current rescue attempt at Cocoa Beach, Florida (watchers.news)
  • Morning Briefing: Orlando — April 16, 2026 (mynews13.com)
  • 2 drown after getting caught in rip currents at popular Florida beach (wcvb.com)

Rockledge

  • See who made the 2025-26 All-Space Coast boys wrestling team (floridatoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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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.

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

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