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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 · 19h
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TCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers

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'All contaminated with sewage'; Florida neighborhood still underwater

JENSEN BEACH — As the Treasure Coast dries out following historic rain and flooding last week, parts of a Jensen Beach neighborhood off Northeast Skyline Drive Nov. 10 remained squarely underwater. Water covered portions of Northeast Hyline Drive, as well as parts of Northeast Cheri Drive and Northeast Carrol Court, just east of Northeast Savannah Road. Black-and-white “Road Closed” signs blocked vehicular traffic, and residents said a number of homes experienced feet, not inches, of water intrusion. National Weather Service officials are calling the historic Nov. 1-3 rainfall and flooding across the Treasure Coast a 100- to-200-year event. Todd Doss, 59, used cinder blocks and a step ladder to access the front door of his home. A yellow fire hydrant nearby was only halfway visible in the water. “The water started rising and then I think right after it stopped raining we were like so happy because it was just barely up to our front door,” Doss said. The following morning, he said, it was sunny but “the water just rose even higher because of the reservoir or something overflowed Savannah Road and that’s what scared us.” Less-than-pleasant-smelling flood water Nov. 10 remained in his enclosed Florida room where he

Jensen Beach, FL · 2d

Stuart Magazine

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Stuart Air Show Returns to the Skies

Military jets return to the Stuart Air Show this Veterans Day weekend. Here’s what to see, what to know, and how to make the most of three high-flying days. The post Stuart Air Show Returns to the Skies appeared first on Stuart Magazine .

Stuart, FL · 1d

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Another rental quandary faces Fort Pierce leaders

FORT PIERCE – The City of Fort Pierce continues to be dogged by leases of city-owned property, now facing the possibility of having to sign a month-to-month extension with the Fort Pierce Yacht Club. The organization has operated at 700 N. Indian River Dr. since 1984, when the property...

Fort Pierce, FL · 3d
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Stuart Magazine

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Kellie Lightbourn on Her Crowning Achievements

Stuart’s Kellie Lightbourn has spent years winning pageant crowns. Now the newly named Mrs. Universe is using her biggest title yet to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The post Kellie Lightbourn on Her Crowning Achievements appeared first on Stuart Magazine .

Stuart, FL · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Sebastian Buyers Face Tighter Supply and Quicker Turnover

Sebastian buyers faced shrinking options as listings dropped sharply, and homes moved off the market faster than the national trend.

Sebastian, FL · 2d

TMZ

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'Chimp Crazy' Tonka is Safe After Florida Floods

'Chimp Crazy' Tonka is Safe After Florida Floods

Fort Pierce, FL · 2d

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Vero Beach, IRC declare Nov. 13 veroBEachKIND Day

VERO BEACH — The City of Vero Beach and Indian River County have proclaimed Friday, Nov. 13, veroBEachKIND Day, joining communities worldwide in celebrating World Kindness Day. Now in its third year, veroBEachKIND (VBKind) is a countywide campaign bringing together concerned citizens, faith groups and community organizations around a...

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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United Way of Indian River County Now Accepting Letters of Intent for Education Programs

VERO BEACH, November 2, 2026 – United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for grant funding in the Education Impact Area through the Community Investment Process. Established with the goal of supporting high-performing nonprofit organizations aligned with UWIRC’s strategic priorities of Education, Financial Stability, and Health, this grant opportunity seeks to enhance the well-being of our local community.

Indian River County, FL · 1d

WPTV West Palm Beach

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Jensen Beach family searches for home after historic flooding

A Jensen Beach family displaced by historic flooding is searching for more permanent housing and money to rebuild after water destroyed much of the inside of their home.

Jensen Beach, FL · 2d

The Daily Sun

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Chimp sanctuary delivers an ape's food by drone amid Florida floods

A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary briefly had to deliver food to one of its 200 apes by drone this week because the property was swamped by heavy rain. But Save the Chimps says the animals stayed safe. By Saturday, the water finally was receding significantly. Rainstorms soaked southeast and central Florida from Sunday through Tuesday. Save the Chimps is near Fort Pierce. The organization says the animals' care houses were secure on high ground, but canals overflowed and submerged the internal roads that staffers normally use to deliver food to the apes by golf cart. Save the Chimps bought a delivery drone some time ago for just such an emergency.

Fort Pierce, FL · 16h

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‘Forced letting go:’ Palm Bay resident starts over after flood damage, relies on help from neighbors

PALM BAY, Fla. – Nine days after floodwaters surged into a Palm Bay neighborhood, some residents say their lives are still upended, and the cleanup is far from over. On Wednesday, News 6 returned to California Avenue, where water rose to mailbox height last week and forced rescues from homes.

Palm Bay, 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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Air Force Veteran recalls 30-year career flying Special Ops missions

VERO BEACH — When Capt. Carlos Holcomb entered the U.S. Air Force in January 1984, he originally sought a practical way to fund his education without burdening his hard-working parents. That decision turned into a distinguished 30-year military career, ultimately taking him to the rank of colonel and placing...

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

WPTV West Palm Beach

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Martin County seeks answers after Jensen Beach flooding

Martin County leaders say Port St. Lucie pumped floodwater into the Savannas Preserve before, prompting questions about downstream impacts in Jensen Beach and how the watershed should be managed

Martin County, FL · 1d

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More people, limited freshwater: Treasure Coast plans for water needs through 2050

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — As the Treasure Coast prepares for decades of growth, water managers face a critical question: How will the region supply enough freshwater for more people while protecting the farms, waterways and wildlife that also depend on it?. Water is a necessity that is being...

Okeechobee County, FL · 1d

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‘You’re Not Alone’: Two flood-impacted women deliver supplies door-to-door in Palm Bay

More than a week after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Brevard County, two women, who were also hit by the floodwaters, are helping neighbors recover one doorstep at a time. Mariah Colon, owner of The Aesthetic Xperience, and Winnye Vicente, owner of Winnye’s Bakery, packed two cars with pet food, baby supplies, hygiene products, water and other essentials to deliver directly to flood victims in Palm Bay. The flooding left homes damaged, cars destroyed and families sorting through waterlogged belongings piled along the curb. With the holidays just weeks away, Colon and Vicente said they wanted to help people facing the hardest recovery.

Palm Bay, FL · 1d

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Sebastian Council approves Sembler property purchase

SEBASTIAN – The City Council here voted unanimously Nov. 2 to approve a $2.5 million contract to purchase the 1.3-acre riverfront parcel known as the Sembler Property in hopes of preserving that land and combining it one day with the city-owned Fisherman’s Landing to keep the working waterfront operating in perpetuity.

Sebastian, FL · 3d

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Fort Pierce police officers reach contract impasse with city over proposed wage freeze

FORT PIERCE — Contract negotiations between the city of Fort Pierce and its police officers' association have reached an impasse after the city proposed eliminating raises and step increases for officers, citing anticipated budget challenges. The Fort Pierce Police Officers Association announced the impasse following a fourth round of...

Fort Pierce, FL · 2d