Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Good morning, Melbourne.
💼 Business
Embraer officials say the company may build a $500 million plant for its KC-390 Millennium aircraft at Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
The project remains in early planning (details are pending).
🎓 Education
Brevard School Board will consider Pineapple Cove Classical's charter school campus at Emerald Lakes in SE Palm Bay, affiliated with Hillsdale, as a new education option for local families.
🏛️ Government
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov.
1 at 2 a.m. when clocks fall back one hour. Florida leaders back the Sunshine Protection Act & hope to make DST permanent as Congress remains stalled.
🏥 Health
Meaghan Ballou from Cocoa spoke about her struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety after her first child, saying that help from her wife+doctor eased her challenges.
Mental health expert Megan Williams in Melbourne advises new mothers to seek help early if feelings become overwhelming.
📰 Lifestyle
Local gardeners can plant lavender this fall to thrive by spring as experts recommend varieties like French, Spanish, or velvet lavender for Florida’s humid climate and advise planting in well-draining, sandy soil in full sun (pets should be kept away because lavender is toxic if ingested).
📰 Real Estate
Ekos at Rockledge Park is breaking ground on a 100-unit affordable apartment complex in Melbourne (serving residents earning between 30 and 70% of the area median income) as part of local housing expansion plans.
🏈 Sports
Melbourne football ended its three-game losing streak with a 42 to 13 win over Viera—showing improved play ahead of upcoming games.
At the Gulf Coast State Invitational in Panama City, Eastern Florida State College’s men’s cross country team made history with four runners finishing in the top five, including a season-best 25:07.56 by Jaiden McKee.
The Titans clinch first invitational title + boost confidence for next week’s FSU Invitational in Tallahassee.
Billy Stein, a Cocoa High grad with a 14-season MLB career, was honored as a 2016 inductee of the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame for his clutch pinch-hitting that drove in 36 pivotal runs and showcased a .282 average in critical moments.
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