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Merritt Island, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Merritt Island! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which June 9 arrests involved Merritt Island-area addresses and residents
  • Which Space Coast tennis stars, including Merritt Island, made this year’s list?

Also on today's calendar: LIVE AT PIER 220 — Dance Your Sass Off! With TC & SASS 🎶 and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arrests in Brevard County: June 9, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com) — Several Merritt Island residents appear in this June 9 countywide arrest log, which lists names, ages, addresses, booking times and charges while stressing all suspects are presumed innocent. The roundup covers arrests by multiple Space Coast agencies, giving residents a snapshot of recent law enforcement activity across Brevard, including incidents tied to local neighborhoods.
   

• See who made the 2025-26 All-Space Coast boys tennis team (floridatoday.com) — Space Coast tennis standouts from schools including Merritt Island earned recognition on FLORIDA TODAY’s 2025-26 All-Space Coast boys tennis team. While Cocoa Beach’s Jordy Abdul took Player of the Year honors, the list showcases strong seasons from athletes across Brevard, giving local fans a look at rising talent to watch next year.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday June 13
  • Joshua Keels →
    Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill at Cape Crossing, 310 Lagoon Way, Merritt Island
    5:00 pm
    • Sunday June 14
  • Pet Blessing Fundraiser →
    Cosmic Harmony Massage and Wellness, 55 McLeod St, Merritt Island
    2:00 pm
  • Bill Cockrell →
    Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill at Cape Crossing, 310 Lagoon Way, Merritt Island
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday June 27
  • SCW&FA Guild Meeting →
    Merritt Island Public Library, 1195 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island
    9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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    Tammy Lynn Leppert case ... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone on Venetian, Oak Park, or Lynwood get my package by accident?
    It was delivered to the wrong address yesterday. If you're 750 Venetian or 750 Oak Park, the mailman may be coming to inquire. To anyone who plans… (Nextdoor Indian River Village)
  • Florida Power & Light - How do you reach a person?
    I have tried 3 numbers, 1 line disconnected, 2 go to same AI automatic response. It doesn't seem to understand my voice and keeps disconnecting me… (Nextdoor Diana Shores)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freight Handler in Merritt Island. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Merritt Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merritt Island here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cocoa Beach

  • 840 N Atlantic Ave Apt C303, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 (realtor.com)
  • Teen actress disappeared more than 40 years ago and has never been found (themirror.com)
  • Distance is No Obstacle as Embry-Riddle Worldwide Students Unite for NASA Challenge Success (erau.edu)

Rockledge

  • Growing bagel brand plans opening date with sixth location (floridatoday.com)
  • JP Donovan: Godspeed Capital Investment Establishes New Space Infrastructure Platform (pulse2.com)

Ok Merritt Island! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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