Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne.The tournament said Friday that the 45-year-old Williams…
Read more Venus Williams is back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance, 28 after her 1stMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian authorities on Thursday demanded some of the world’s biggest social media platforms report how many accounts they have deactivated since a ban on…
Read more Australia demands social media giants report progress on account bans for children under 16LONDON (AP) — Helen Garner, an acclaimed Australian writer whose celebrity fans include singer Dua Lipa, won the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction on Tuesday for what…
Read more Australia’s Helen Garner wins Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize for her ‘addictive’ diariesA year after her son was shot to death over his jewelry, Connie Staley joined other community members in Melbourne to march for an end to gun violence…
Read more Mother of Brevard shooting victim calls for community to put guns downThree people are dead after a wrong-way driver caused a major crash on I-95 in Brevard County on Sunday, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash…
Read more Northbound lanes of I-95 closed for deadly crashHeartbreak and fear linger in a Melbourne neighborhood three days after a deadly shooting that killed a 2-year-old girl and injured two adults. Police are still looking for…
Read more Melbourne neighbors grieve after toddler’s death; No arrests madeA 2-year-old is dead and two adults are in critical condition after being shot inside a home in Melbourne.Police say they responded to a report of a shooting…
Read more 2-year-old dead, two adults in critical condition after shooting at a Melbourne homeMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian domestic flight was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane’s cargo hold, officials said on Wednesday.…
Read more Snake on a plane delays a flight in AustraliaOrange County Public Schools (OCPS) announced the closure of Orlando schools due to Hurricane Milton, as the school system continues to monitor and track the storm. Based on…
Read more OCPS Announces Closure of Schools Due to Hurricane MiltonA huge king penguin chick named Pesto, who weighs as much as both his parents combined, has become a social media celebrity and a star attraction at an…
Read more Huge Australian king penguin chick Pesto grows into social media starA huge king penguin chick named Pesto, who weighs as much as both his parents combined, has become a social media celebrity and a star attraction at an…
Read more Huge Australian king penguin chick Pesto grows into social media starAn overseas holiday sounds like a dream. But between all the packing and getting all your travel documents sorted, shopping for duty free items might be at the…
Read more Why Laneway Is Your Ticket to a Fabulous Overseas Holiday – POPSUGAR AustraliaLocated on Florida’s “Space Coast,” Melbourne, FL is a popular destination for those looking to move to a city with a warm climate, beautiful beaches, and a laid-back…
Read more Is Melbourne, FL a Good Place to Live? 10 Pros and Cons of Space Coast LivingMELBOURNE, Fla. – Melbourne police officers are responding to an “active shooter situation,” according to the department. Police responded to the area of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue.…
Read more Melbourne police respond to ‘active shooter situation’U.S. News and World Report has released its list of the “Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-2025.” The list is made up of 150 cities…
Read more This Florida city is the No. 1 place to live in the US. Here’s where others rankBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando man booked Thursday in Brevard County is accused of stealing some $118,413.45 in merchandise from Best Buy stores across the state in…
Read more Orlando man accused of stealing over $100K in Best Buy merchandise during statewide spreeMELBOURNE, Fla. – Cintas — a restroom products supplier in the U.S. — has released its annual “America’s Best Restroom Award” for 2023. Each year, Cintas announces which…
Read more Central Florida restroom gets national recognition. Here’s what it looks likeMELBOURNE, Fla. – A man was struck and killed early Saturday while walking across a street in Melbourne, according to police. The crash occurred around 5:02 a.m. on…
Read more Pedestrian struck, killed in Melbourne, police sayQuick read In short: About 4,000 demonstrators have met in Melbourne CBD to support Palestinians and call for a ceasefire in Gaza. A small group of people has continued…
Read more Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Melbourne CBD amid Port of Melbourne blockade – Medical Marijuana Program ConnectionAn investigation is underway after a woman was fatally struck by a car in Melbourne’s CBD overnight. Emergency crews were called to Queens Road just before 1am following…
Read more Pedestrian struck and killed in early morning crash in Melbourne CBD as police appeal for witnesses – Medical Marijuana Program Connection
