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Amid initial hope, be cautious to ensure Vero Beach, Sebastian region grows gracefully
This column has been amended to correct the date of the county's final urban services meeting. I felt a little optimistic after attending the first of a series of meetings on future development in Indian River County. Emphasis on “a little.” ...
One Indian River County restaurant 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. ...
Pre-Memorial Day Educational Seminar: Honoring Our Heroes
On May 22nd, the American Legion Post 189 will host a special Pre-Memorial Day Educational Seminar from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the North Indian River County Library. This event aims to give the community a deeper understanding of Memorial Day’s significance. At the heart of this seminar...
Does Sebastian Inlet District owe us millions for sand?
Longtime island resident Bob Bruce, a retired software engineer and entrepreneur and well-known environmental advocate, says the Sebastian Inlet District owes Indian River County taxpayers $40 million. Bruce previously won a lawsuit against the Inlet District and received compensation for the loss of natural “drift sand” that the Inlet blocked...
Palm Bay restaurant, Wagon Wheel Pizza, closing down this Saturday after 40 years
After 40 years as a Palm Bay favorite, Wagon Wheel Pizza will serve its final pie this Saturday. Owner Keith Elwood is closing the family-owned business and entering retirement. “My father and uncle opened this in 1984, and I’ve been doing this 39 and change years,” Elwood told FLORIDA TODAY...
Woofstock 2024: Celebrating Senior Dogs with H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue
H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue is set to hold Woofstock at Pareidolia Brewing Company, located at 712 Cleveland St., on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. They will be raising funds for its senior dogs. The event will feature live music by HairPeace, a chance to meet adoptable dogs, exciting raffles, delicious beer, and food.
State Baseball: Vero Beach takes fight to the champs, but lose to Stoneman Douglas in 7A semifinal
FORT MYERS ⎼ The Vero Beach baseball team walked into Hammond Stadium undaunted, despite entering the cage against Goliath. Reaching states for the first time since 2003, the Indians were sizable underdogs against the premier program in the country, Stoneman Douglas, winners of three consecutive state and national championships. Vero Beach came prepared to...
Storms lead into 'unusually hot weather' on Treasure Coast for weekend, more rain chances
After some heavy rain, lighting and wind in spots Wednesday on the Treasure Coast, “unusually hot weather” is forecast to continue with heat index "feels like" temperatures expected to approach 110 into the weekend. The storms Wednesday brought standing water and some near-impassable roads beachside in Vero Beach...
SpaceX Starlink rocket launch this weekend: Where to watch in Sebastian, Vero Beach
Anyone up for dinner and a rocket launch? A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will potentially lift off on Friday night, carrying Starlink internet satellites. Weather permitting, the rocket launch will be visible in the sky above the Treasure Coast on the night of Friday, May 17. Below is a calendar for upcoming rocket launches and how to watch the SpaceX rocket launch this weekend.
County eyes new tack in ridding lagoon of derelict boats
Beleaguered by the time, cost and red tape of removing derelict boats from the Indian River Lagoon, the County Commission aims to create Anchoring Limitation Areas in an effort to protect the waterway from unsightly and potentially hazardous abandoned vessels. The Anchoring Limitation Areas or ALAs would span the three...
Peter leaving top spot at Vero hospital
Dr. David Peter, vice president and chief medical officer at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, has resigned from what for the past year and a half has been the top position here, serving out his final day this past Friday. “Due to some personal reasons within my family, it’s important...
SUV, lawn truck crash on Alma Lee Loy Bridge; 1 injured
VERO BEACH − A two-vehicle crash during a round of severe weather led to one person hospitalized and the hours-long closure of the Alma Lee Loy Bridge, police and fire officials said. The crash was just before 1:30 p.m. as storms with heavy rain were moving into the area...
Truck with trailer, SUV crash on I-95, sending driver to hospital
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A crash on Interstate 95 put a driver in the hospital on Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In a release, troopers said the crash happened near mile marker 174 in Brevard County. Investigators said the crash involved a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer SUV...
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