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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Melbourne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas arrived at Port Canaveral on Aug 9 as one of the world’s largest cruise ships with 20 decks, 2,805 staterooms — a double-occupancy capacity of 5,610 passengers and a crew of 2,350. It will begin seven-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral and host a naming ceremony with godmother Diana Ross on Aug 20 — Jetty Park will hold a public celebration on Aug 16. Florida Today
- ➤ Embraer—a Brazilian jet maker—plans a $90 million expansion of its facilities at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport, with project details and timeline to be announced soon. Florida Today
- ➤ Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas sailed into Port Canaveral early Saturday morning, Aug. 9—making it one of the two largest cruise ships in commercial operation—and it now matches its Miami-based sister ship, Icon of the Seas. Florida Today
- ➤ Amazon finalized a $59 million purchase on July 28 for roughly 90 acres in West Melbourne near Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 192 (from entities connected to Acquest Development) to plan a future operations hub. The company already employs nearly 6,900 people in Central Florida (with about 1,800 in Brevard, Volusia, and Flagler counties) and said project details remain in early planning. Space Coast Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Melbourne police are searching for 63-year-old Rebecca Ruth Rankle-Engleby, last seen on August 8 near the Subway Restaurant at 1270 N. Wickham Road, who is reported to have a mental health condition and insulin dependency that may be causing paranoia and delusions—anyone with information is urged to call 321-608-6731. FOX 35 Orlando
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center was named a 2025-2026 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report—ranking No. 1 in Brevard County and No. 24 statewide—earning recognition for its 11 high-performing specialties. Space Coast Daily
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, head coach Jake Owens previewed the Space Coast Vipers 2025 season as the team, fresh from a 2024 state championship win and led by sophomore quarterback Azion Sandy, is set to defend its title — local reporters Orville Susong and Zane Garcia detailed the squad's mix of youth and proven play. Space Coast Daily
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Classic Albums Live: Ziggy Stardust Tribute
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket information available — Experience the iconic sounds of Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust in a live tribute show.
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