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Luck of the light: Cars not only reason why driving in Vero Beach, Sebastian takes longer
Surprise, surprise? If you think if takes longer to travel Indian River County roads than it did in 1999, you are correct. At least based on comparable test runs at...
Drinking water shortages worry Vero Beach officials
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The City of Vero Beach is trying to preserve drinking water mid a recent uptick in usage for irrigation. City officials asked residents to temporarily refrain from using drinking water for irrigation from April 19-22, which they say was a main contributor to the issue.
Vero Beach police investigation into 2023 car theft, kidnapping leads to arrest of man, 29
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY − A months-long investigation into a car stolen with an infant inside ended Sunday with a charge for a 29-year-old Vero Beach area man who authorities said stole the vehicle then abandoned it along with the baby in 2023. The report of a 10-month-old boy inside a stolen car to...
Reckless Driver Arrested After Hit-and-Run Incident in Sebastian
On Monday evening, a 26-year-old Arizona man was arrested following reports of reckless driving through residential areas in Sebastian, Florida. At approximately 6:37 p.m., the Sebastian Police Department received a call reporting a gold Ford F-150 pickup truck driving recklessly along the 600 block of Caravan Terrace. Witnesses described the vehicle as leaving skid marks in the roadway.
Vero Beach Police Arrest Trayvious Hullett in Connection With April 16th Stabbing
Vero Beach - Monday April 22, 2024: The Vero Beach Police Department (VBPD) announced today that they arrested Trayvious Hullett last Thursday on a charge of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon. Hullett is accused of stabbing a person last week on Tuesday night. It happened in the 1800 block...
One Indian River County restaurant gets perfect score; 1 fails inspection
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Fort Pierce Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect Who Tried to Pay With Counterfeit Money
Fort Pierce - Tuesday April 22, 2024: The Fort Pierce Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman suspected of attempting to pay for merchandise with counterfeit currency. The incident took place on April 2, at a store in the 2900 block of South U.S....
Vero Beach man guilty in 2017 fatal stabbing of woman at Vero Green Apartments
VERO BEACH – A former restaurant cook faces life in prison after being convicted Thursday of first-degree murder in the 2017 brutal death of Debora Jackson, who was repeatedly stabbed outside the Vero Green Apartments west of Vero Beach. Davalon Brinson, 38, also known as “Damony ‘Georgia-Boy’ Brinson,” of...
A Fort Pierce institution: Donut Circus is closing after 48 years
A longtime local landmark doughnut shop is closing after 48 years. Donut Circus in Fort Pierce will close at 1 p.m. Wednesday, said owner Ernie Sao, adding he's being bought out but doesn't know by whom or what their plans are for the business. TCPalm is awaiting a response from his Realtor. Sao said...
Millions in federal grants help local police and first responders boost training, buy gear
The Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex at Indian River State College in Fort Pierce is known as one of the “most comprehensive” and “technologically advanced” sites in the country to train law enforcement officers, fire fighters and other emergency first responders. The 50-acre compound has...
Homeland Security Intercepts Another Boat in Sebastian Carrying Illegal Immigrants
Last Friday, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) intercepted a boat attempting to smuggle four individuals into the country illegally. HSI had been monitoring a boat from Cocoa and intercepted it outside the Sebastian Inlet, where the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office assisted. The boat and its passengers were transported to the Sebastian Yacht Club at 820 Indian River Drive in Sebastian.
Child alone in store leads to man's neglect charge; IRCSO urges use of autism resources
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY −A 71-year-old man was arrested and charged with neglect when a 4-year-old autistic child in his care was found alone in a convenience store nearly a half-mile from his home, according to reports. Deputies responding to the 43rd Avenue store Sunday was the fifth time in...
Vero Beach allows golf carts around Vero Beach Country Club, installs safety laws
VERO BEACH — A new city ordinance expanded the area where golf carts are allowed, defined safety regulations for low-speed vehicles and outlined where they can be operated. The ordinance — passed unanimously April 9 — allows golf carts to drive around the Vero Beach Country Club.
Florida real estate: Home price up in Indian River, down in Martin, same in St. Lucie
The Treasure Coast real estate market in March saw fluctuating home prices, fast sales, more homes sold, and more homes on the market compared to February, according to state and local Realtor data. Over 3,700 homes were on the market and new listings hit record-high levels since October 2022, increasing...
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