Palm Bay
Morning News
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Palm Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas is docked at Port Canaveral and the world's largest cruise ship—measuring 248,663 tons and carrying over 5,000 passengers—will begin its maiden voyage at the end of this month while offering 40 bars, restaurants and lounges and the largest water park at sea. FOX 35 Orlando
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Abramowski was in prison for 23 years for a murder he did not commit—his lawyer now seeks compensation while state officials say new DNA tests might be unreliable due to contamination. Florida Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the Space Coast Fruit Festival Pageants, with events starting in February 2026 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera—offering competitions for girls and women across several age groups including a new Elite category. The festivals will occur alongside the Key Lime Pie Festival on February 21-22 and the Strawberry Festival on April 11-12, and pageant coaching will be available. Space Coast Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Groupon is a free app and website that offers Palm Bay residents local deals on dolphin tours and dining discounts. The service uses clear labels and plain language to help users buy deals and redeem vouchers quickly + securely. Hometown News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eau Gallie Commodores defeated Plantation in their 2025 preseason opener as quarterback Joseph Allen threw four touchdowns for 300 yards — a performance that set a high standard for the season. Florida Today
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