Welcome to Town Melbourne ™
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
- Routine California traffic stop leads to seizure of 30 pounds of cocaine worth more than $800K
on August 16, 2026 at 6:48 amA California Highway Patrol canine officer stopped a Honda CR-V in Merced County and allegedly found 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth $817,200.
- Mets' Jefry Yan, known for high-flying strikeout celebration, performs it too soon in hilarious blunder
on August 16, 2026 at 2:45 amMets reliever Jefry Yan thought he had strike three against the Nationals, but as he jumped in the air to perform his signature celebration, he realized the umpire didn't call it.
- Michael Penix Jr and Tua Tagovailoa have already given us a potential 'Meme of the Year' contender
on August 16, 2026 at 2:13 amMichael Penix Jr.'s bewildered sideline reaction pointing at Tua Tagovailoa during the Falcons' preseason opener is already going viral as a meme.
- Alaska runner hospitalized after using bear spray to fight off brown bear on Alaska trail
on August 16, 2026 at 1:32 amA runner on Anchorage's Wolverine Bowl trail used bear spray to fend off a brown bear and was hospitalized, marking the second attack in the area in weeks.
- Nevada man funneled 140 guns to violent Mexican drug cartels, including powerful 'military-style' rifles: DOJ
on August 16, 2026 at 1:06 amLuis Alberto Osorio admitted to buying 140 firearms including military-style rifles for violent Mexican drug-trafficking organizations in a straw purchase scheme.
- James McGill becomes first War Eagle to win individual bowling titleby Brandon Green on August 15, 2026 at 3:28 am
Astronaut High senior James McGill became the first War Eagle to win an individual state bowling title and now aims for a team championship.
- Blue Origin begins construction of new launch padby Anthony Leone on August 14, 2026 at 11:52 am
The new Launch Pad 36B will be the home of New Glenn’s 9x4 rocket.
- New nonstop route to NYC coming to Melbourne-Orlando International Airportby Greg Pallone on August 14, 2026 at 8:53 am
Seasonal Delta flights from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to LaGuardia will add weekend options.
- NASA announces MAX POWER airshow at Kennedy Space Centerby Greg Pallone on August 14, 2026 at 8:50 am
NASA’s MAX POWER is a multi-day airshow in and around Kennedy Space Center in November.
- SpaceX to launch Globalstar communications satelliteby Anthony Leone on August 14, 2026 at 3:17 am
The first-stage booster is set to land at Landing Zone 40, which means sonic booms.
- Iran rebuffs Trump's claim over Strait of Hormuz amid report of another ship being struckon August 15, 2026 at 8:38 pm
Iran's deputy foreign minister says Hormuz "will remain Iranian" after Trump's claim that the waterway would soon become U.S. territory.
- Marijuana reform is emerging as a midterm elections issue on both sides of the aisleon August 15, 2026 at 5:35 pm
With November's midterms fast approaching, cannabis reform is an issue. It's popular with voters, but its power to tilt elections remains uncertain.
- Prediction markets and sports betting: How this UK exchange is trying to do both in the U.S.on August 15, 2026 at 2:46 pm
Smarkets is entering the U.S. prediction market race but also applying to run as a sportsbook within states amid regulatory uncertainty at the federal level.
- Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarteron August 15, 2026 at 2:45 pm
The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.
- AOC says she's been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here's how much the procedure can coston August 15, 2026 at 2:35 pm
AOC is highlighting the cost of freezing her eggs. Here's what to know about health insurance coverage, state laws and taxes associated with the process.
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