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Indian River County man dead after shooting was '100 percent decent human being'
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – As sheriff’s officials investigate a shooting that left James Behncke dead, those who knew him remembered him as a kind person who loved the ocean, surfing and had a “heart of gold.”. Behncke, 47, of Indian River County, died following an April 11...
Bodycam footage shows Indian River County Sheriff deputies taking down 2 suspected retail thieves
VERO BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) – Body camera footage showed the moment that Indian River County Sheriff’s deputies moved into place as they waited for two Miami men inside a Vero Beach Burlington department store, accused of stuffing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise into a suitcase. From the...
One Indian River County restaurant gets perfect score; 1 closed; 8 fail 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. ...
Sheriff: Two men from Miami arrested after stealing items from Vero Beach department store
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Two men are behind bars in Indian River County after trying to steal thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Burlington in Vero Beach. Investigators with the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office say two men, 34-year-old Adrian Hernandez and 48-year-old Nelson Alonso, were caught trying to steal merchandise from the Burlington on State Road 60. Deputies say Alonso surrendered, but Hernandez tried to run away.
Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast
Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?. Eve Pierpont has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for April 19-21. You could go to a music festival in Fort Pierce, an oyster fest in Fort Pierce,...
Latest count of homeless people on the Treasure Coast could be an undercount, critic says
Hundreds of fewer people are homeless on the Treasure Coast than last year, according to the latest count by the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, which coordinates the effort and works to prevent and end the affliction in the region. But it may be an undercount, a volunteer and critic...
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