Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of November.
Good morning, Melbourne.
Victory Casino Cruises says its ship was seized in a civil admiralty court action, closing its Port Canaveral terminal and furloughing employees while the company works to resolve a contractual dispute and has no confirmed return date.
Margarita Island opened its fourth Brevard County and seventh Florida location at the former El Chico building (1751 Evans Road) in Melbourne, offering Mexican classics, specialty dishes, and a full bar with signature margaritas.
Brevard school board agreed to revise its public comment policy to allow one hour each for agenda and nonagenda speakers and to livestream nonagenda remarks, and the change will be formalized and voted on at an upcoming board meeting.
Eastern Florida State College beat USC Sumter 3-1 in the East District Final on Saturday to win the district title, with goals from Alvin Ssekamate, Matteo Candura, and Tau Lamsee.
The Titans will head to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament for the fourth straight season, which begins Nov. 15 in Wichita and their seed will be announced soon.
Eastern Florida State opened the season Saturday with a 78-41 win over USC Salkehatchie (FSCJ Tip-Off Classic), leading 46-18 at halftime as Taaliyah Porter scored 23 and 11 players scored overall.
The Titans play Wake Technical in Jacksonville today at 3:30 p.m.
Indian River Colony Club added Spec Tennis as an official amenity after members began weekly matches earlier this year, drawing up to 50 players on three courts in Viera.
The low-impact game, played with a half-inflated ball and an 18-inch paddle, is served underhand and spurred popular Thursday Whack and Snack social gatherings.
Merritt Island and Viera won regional volleyball matches on Oct.
31 and advanced to the state final four, giving Brevard two teams in the semifinals. (Craig Bailey's Photo of the Week captures players celebrating after the wins.)
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