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The City of Melbourne is the economic engine of Brevard County, capitalizing on high-tech industries, location on the Space Coast and our established relationships with the region’s educational and research leaders. Melbourne’s historic downtowns provide ever increasing entertainment options and unique retail choices. Melbourne’s unparalleled natural amenities and a strong sense of community stewardship make the City one of the best places to live, work and raise a family.-The City of Melbourne
- California rideshare driver accused of assaulting drunk woman, and police fear there are more victims
on March 12, 2026 at 7:51 pmRideshare driver Felipe Rico-Ceballos charged with kidnapping and sexual assault after allegedly attacking passenger in Costa Mesa. Police seek additional victims.
- US Army offers up to $5,000 reward for information after 4 drones stolen from Fort Campbell in Kentucky
on March 12, 2026 at 7:31 pmThe U.S. Army is offering up to $5,000 for a tip that yields the arrest and conviction of thieves who stole drones from Fort Campbell in Kentucky.
- Maryland teen charged as adult for alleged stabbing in high school bathroom
on March 12, 2026 at 7:29 pmTeen allegedly stabs classmate at Great Mills High School in Maryland, charged as adult with assault. Victim, 19, released from hospital and recovering.
- Dems vote to keep DHS closed despite airport chaos, Iranian sleeper cell threat
on March 12, 2026 at 7:29 pmSenate Democrats pushed piecemeal funding for TSA and FEMA, while Republicans resisted carving out ICE from broader DHS budget amid ongoing shutdown battle.
- Cruise line jacks up mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans blast tipping
on March 12, 2026 at 7:25 pmStarting March 8, Princess Cruises has raised its daily crew tips by $1 and increased its food service charges to 20%, citing rising operational costs and expenses.
- SpaceX pushes back Starlink launch; no jellyfish effect to be seenby Anthony Leone on March 12, 2026 at 10:25 am
There will be no jellyfish effect for a SpaceX launch for Friday now that the liftoff time has been moved to later in the morning.
- Floridians celebrate America's 250th anniversary with new license plateby Erica Riggins on March 11, 2026 at 11:49 am
Drivers are reaching out to the tax collector and replacing their license plates with the new America 250 tag, which is only being offered this year.
- Central Florida’s aerospace and defense industry sees rising demand as Middle East tensions escalateby Ashley Engle on March 11, 2026 at 6:31 am
Industry leaders say increased military demand could translate into more defense work and economic affect here at home.
- SpaceX launches EchoStar XXV communications satelliteby Anthony Leone on March 10, 2026 at 3:40 am
EchoStar XXV is a direct broad satellite that will provide service to DISH TV customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
- U.S. committee passes act that extends space station’s future and adds moon baseby Anthony Leone on March 6, 2026 at 11:45 am
The proposals in the act will have impacts on the space station, moon missions and astronauts.
- Brent oil closes at $100 after Iran's new supreme leader says Strait of Hormuz must remain closedon March 12, 2026 at 6:56 pm
Strategists said oil prices were trading higher because there appears to be no end in sight to oil supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Housing affordability bill clears Senate as investor ban creates headacheson March 12, 2026 at 6:54 pm
The Senate passed the bill 89-10, but House lawmakers say more changes are needed before it could go to President Donald Trump's desk.
- Trump administration has scaled back oversight of student loan servicers, congressional watchdog findson March 12, 2026 at 6:49 pm
The Department of Education has scaled back its oversight of student loan servicers, a new report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office finds.
- Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has verified account on X, Elon Musk's platformon March 12, 2026 at 6:48 pm
The newly created account was busy posting on Thursday, its first day being active on the X social media platform.
- Cyberattacks during the Iran war give us another reason to back CrowdStrikeon March 12, 2026 at 6:21 pm
CrowdStrike is a key beneficiary of the Middle East conflict as cyber threats accelerate.
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