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Traffic stop leads to deadly shooting on I-95 in Indian River County

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A late night, fatal shooting involving a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a motorist closed a portion of Interstate 95 in both directions for several hours. The driver – only identified as a man – was pronounced dead at the scene, according to troopers.

Indian River County, FL · 19h
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Amendment 3: The people spoke, and officials vow to adapt

Indian River County residents wanted property tax reform – and they got it. Nearly 65 percent of voters on and off the island supported passage of Amendment 3, which raises the homestead property tax exemption from $50,000 to $150,000, starting next year, and increases it to $250,000 in 2028. That was a higher percentage than the 62 percent of yes votes statewide.

Indian River County, FL · 1d
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City of Sebastian to kick off holiday season with tree lighting, Santa selfies and Christmas parade

SEBASTIAN — The City of Sebastian will launch its holiday season next week with a tree-lighting ceremony and photo opportunities with Santa and the Grinch at Riverview Park, followed by the annual Christmas parade Dec. 5. Holiday Tree Lighting & Selfies with Santa & the Grinch. The Holiday Tree...

Sebastian, FL · 1d
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Fort Pierce teen asked police for help moments before fatal shooting; Now her mother wants answers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The mother of a 19-year-old Fort Pierce woman who was shot and killed outside a Fort Lauderdale Airbnb is questioning how responding officers handled the situation after reviewing body camera footage from the night of her daughter’s death. Myrah Zeigler was killed on May...

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1d
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Fort Pierce man sentenced to life in prison in 2020 stabbing death of Calvin Bates

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Collin O’Hara was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for the 2020 killing of Calvin Bates in Fort Pierce. A jury found O’Hara guilty of second-degree murder on Sept. 17, according to St. Lucie County court records. The judge denied the defense’s request for a reduced sentence. O’Hara will receive credit for 3,341 days already served.

Fort Pierce, FL · 20h

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WATCH: ‘One-in-a-Million’ Survivor Linda Cyr of Viera Returns to Health First’s Homes Regional Medical Center to Thank Caregivers

WATCH: Viera’s Linda Cyr survived what Health First neuro-endovascular surgeon Dr. Abhishek Agrawal called a “1-in-a-million” brain hemorrhage and continues to make steady physical and neurological improvements. Viera’s Linda Cyr survived a serious brain aneurysm just before Thanksgiving 2024 and now continues to recover her precious life’s...

Melbourne, FL · 15h

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Tight Florida congressional race, others deserve attention | Opinion

A week after Election Day, I was thinking about a few Treasure Coast races, including one that would have made Indian River County history. I say “would have,” because, based on results from the Florida Division of Elections Nov. 12, Vero Beach native Dan Green trailed five-term U.S. Rep. Darren Soto of Kissimmee, by 1,506 votes in Florida’s new Congressional District 9. Indian River County has never had a hometown representative in the U.S. House. Green, a military defense expert and officer in the Navy reserves with extensive service in war zones, planned to be the first . The candidates' vote totals were separated by about 0.52%, just above the mandatory recount margin of 0.5%. And, a week after Election Day, Green continued to decline comment on the race. Soto, whose campaign spent about $1.2 million more than Green’s, announced plans to open a regional office in Vero Beach. Treasure Coast 2012 congressional race not as close, but ... As of early Nov. 10, some media outlets called the race for Soto based on state data, others did not until that afternoon. NBC News initially reported that day Green would have to win 95.5% of 1,700 overseas ballots that potentially

Indian River County, FL · 2d

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Replacement of hurricane-ravaged boardwalk begins in this Florida city

Despite last week's torrential rain and flooding, work on the new Humiston Beach Park boardwalk began as scheduled without issue, city officials said. The 50-year-old boardwalk was destroyed in 2022 by Hurricane Nicole. The boardwalk was deemed unsafe and subsequently demolished. City officials have spent months planning to rebuild it. For most of November, people around the area likely will hear noise as concrete pilings are put in place, said Vero Beach Public Works Director Matthew Mitts. "They're going to start picking up these big concrete pilings with cranes and driving them into the ground," Mitts said. Once the pilings are in place, the actual boardwalk will be constructed on top of the pilings, Mitts said. Like its predecessor, the new boardwalk will to have a concrete deck, he said. It will be the same height and about the same length, possibly a little shorter so city workers can drive on the north side of the park to access the beach, Mitts said. "Before, the boardwalk blocked us from driving onto the beach," he said. The new boardwalk will remain roughly the length of Humiston Beach Park, he said. Beach closed during construction Humiston Beach Park and the playground remain

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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Florida School Board reviewing applicants for next superintendent

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A dozen candidates, including two current school district employees, have applied to be the next school superintendent. Superintendent David Moore notified the School Board in August he plans to retire in June. The board set a tight timeline for receiving applications, soliciting public input, interviewing finalists and naming a replacement for Moore by mid-December. The board wants to select and hire a new superintendent who can work with Moore before he leaves. Moore, who became superintendent in 2019, is credited with leading the Indian River County School District through transformational change, helping it improve from 38th in the state to fifth. The district has received four consecutive "A" grades from the Florida Department of Education. Application deadline was Oct. 26. The next step is for the School Board to review applications at a public workshop, 12:45 p.m. Nov. 17. Finalists are expected to be named at the workshop, with interviews to begin next month. The two internal candidates — William Dodds and Christina Jacobs — have extensive experience within the school district. Dodds has been district chief financial officer since earlier this year. He previously was principal of Sebastian Charter Junior High from 2017-2026 and an

Indian River County, FL · 2d

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Flooded Brevard apartments reach deadline for around 90 families to leave

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Roughly 90 families at a Brevard County apartment complex are scrambling to find new housing after severe flooding damaged their buildings, prompting property management to issue a 48-hour notice to vacate. Last week’s heavy flooding soaked entire buildings at the Windover Palms Apartments, leaving standing water...

Melbourne, FL · 10h

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Florida man stranded on sailboat with two dogs after losing home in flash floods: 'Living nightmare'

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - A Brevard County man is living on a 30-foot sailboat on the Indian River with his two dogs after flash floods in Palm Bay destroyed his mobile home and vehicles. It’s all he has left after the 1 in 1,000 year storm hit Central Florida.

Palm Bay, FL · 2d

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Cleveland Clinic Plans Standalone ERs in Sebastian, Vero Beach

Cleveland Clinic plans two standalone emergency rooms in Indian River County Sites are in Sebastian and on Oslo Road in South County, with a target opening in early 2028 The plans surfaced as county leaders weigh a possible third hospital Cleveland Clinic plans to open two freestanding emergency departments in Indian River County in early […] The post Cleveland Clinic Plans Standalone ERs in Sebastian, Vero Beach appeared first on TreasureCoast.com .

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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St. Lucie County, Florida, Restaurants with the Most Health Violations in October 2026

State records from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation show inspectors visited 110 restaurants in St. Lucie County over the last 30 days. Of those, 92 passed on the first visit. Eighteen did not meet standards right away and needed more attention before they could fully comply with food-serving rules. Additionally, 28 restaurants passed their first inspection with zero violations.

Fort Pierce, FL · 2d

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A Florida Sheriff’s Office Needed a Reporter, Not an Alarm, to Catch 900-Plus Flock Plate Searches. Now Two Ex-Deputies Face Charges

A former Indian River County sergeant walked into the county jail in Vero Beach, Fla., at 7:49 Monday morning, Nov. 2, and walked out 67 minutes later on a $10,000 bond. According to jail records cited by TCPalm, John Finnegan was booked on a charge of "accessing computer electronic device without authority." Another former deputy, Samuel Marcus Earman, was charged the same morning with four counts. Earman has been in jail on earlier charges for about a year.

Indian River County, FL · 2d

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The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Lights on the Treasure Coast (2026)

Get ready to sparkle, Treasure Coast! ✨ Our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Lights on the Treasure Coast is your go-to resource for finding the best Christmas and holiday light displays across Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin Counties. Whether you’re searching for magical residential homes, festive city installations, or dazzling ticketed displays, this guide has everything you need to plan a night full of holiday cheer.

Martin County, FL · 2d

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10 Florida Christmas parades, boat parades on Treasure Coast in 2026

Christmas parades on land and boat parades on water abound on the Treasure Coast this December. Parade floats will wind through downtown streets, and boats festooned with Christmas decorations and blaring holiday music will fill waterways from the Indian River Lagoon to the St. Lucie River from Dec. 4-12. Here's what you need to know about the 2026 Christmas parades and Christmas boat parades in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. They are listed in order of date and time, with parades first, followed by boat parades. CHRISTMAS PARADES Dec. 4: 65th annual Stuart Christmas Parade Start time: 7 p.m. Parade route: Starts at Smithfield Plaza on Southeast Monterey Road, heads west on Ocean Boulevard, ends at Southeast Georgia Avenue near Stuart Middle School; judge stand is just east of Hospital Road Theme: Santa’s Stuart Vacation Website: stuartchristmasparade.com Dec. 5: 40th annual Hobe Sound Christmas Parade Start time: 1 p.m. Where: Starts at Venus Street and Dixie Highway, heads north on A1A, then west on Bridge Road, then south on Hercules Avenue, ends at J.V. Reed Park, with the judges stand at the Hobe Sound Centre Building Theme: Florida Style Christmas Website: hobesound.org/christmas-parade Dec. 5: Indiantown Christmas Parade Start

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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Residents ordered from flood-damaged Windover Palms units in Melbourne

Nearly 110 residents at Windover Palms Apartment complex in Melbourne were ordered evacuated by management Thursday, Nov. 12, as conditions in flooded-damaged units continue to worsen nearly two weeks after historic floods hit Brevard . The residents were sent notices this week about the emergency evacuation. Cleaning crews in bio-hazard suits were seen going into the apartments late Thursday as a six-month clean-up and renovation gets underway, city officials said. The waters from Nov. 1 receded but left behind health-threatening damages, officials said. “Some of the apartments, you can’t even breathe in,” Melbourne Mayor Paul Alrey told FLORIDA TODAY. “Residents are being refunded their last month’s rents but many are displaced. Some who were on Section 8 were given vouchers but that doesn’t mean much until they can get keys in hand." Florida’s State Emergency Response Team, the agency tasked with coordinating disaster responses, was on site passing out flyers to Windover residents. Alfrey said the city is working with the American Red Cross to find shelter for the residents. The apartment complex’s management did not immediately respond to FLORIDA TODAY’s inquiries. J.D. Gallop is a criminal justice/breaking news reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Gallop at 321-917-4641 or jgallop@floridatoday.com .

Melbourne, FL · 1d

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Palm Bay single mom, daughter and two dogs living in hotel room after flash floods destroy rental home

PALM BAY, Fla. - Rescued from rising floodwaters on a Johnboat, a Palm Bay single mother is now living in a hotel with her daughter and two dogs after flash floods destroyed their rental home. She has no idea how she will rebuild after losing everything and still having to...

Palm Bay, FL · 1d

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Full extent of storm damage not yet known

The City of Vero Beach was light on its feet this week, quickly making minor emergency repairs at the Conn Beach Boardwalk. The southern end of the scenic walkway, where erosion caused by king tides and high surf was worst, has been reopened to pedestrians, along with a couple of staircases.

Vero Beach, FL · 2d

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Melbourne residents face homelessness and no AC one week after severe floods

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Melbourne leaders addressed flood recovery efforts at a City Council meeting Tuesday night following last week’s deadly floods that killed two people across Central Florida, prompted water rescues, damaged roads and blocked off communities. One resident spoke about flooding during public comment, telling council members...

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