Vero Beach, FL

Florida State

Artist Judy Rixom says her artwork keeps her alive. “It’s what I do. I always have a lot going on in my life and I’ve always loved painting. It’s an outlet; I just love to paint,” says Rixom. And her continued evolution as an artist in her own right is a gift she treasures.

Painting: A life and a lifeline for venerable artist Judy Rixom

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Indian River Shores, FL

When Indian River Shores Public Safety Chief Rich Rosell retired sooner than expected last month, Town Manager Jim Harpring looked to someone he’d personally been through hurricanes and a pandemic with – Tad Stone – to fill the position. Now Indian River Shores Acting Public Safety Director,...

Tad Stone, steeped in experience, new Shores public safety chief

Indian River Shores and Florida City Gas officials say they now hope a franchise agreement and necessary easements will be ready for the town’s June council meeting, so construction work can begin soon after to connect John’s Island and other residential neighborhoods – plus the Ocean Drive business district – to natural gas service.

Progress slow but natural gas service will be here soon

Georgia State

Paul T. Mansy, 68, left this world, May 8, 2023, to take his place in our Father’s heavenly kingdom. Paul was born on March 1, 1955 in Washington, DC. He graduated from Virginia Tech State University before graduating from George Mason Law School with a Juris Doctor degree. Paul...

In Memory: May 31

Vero Beach is bucking the national home-price trend in an amazing way, with values still headed up from the highs reached during the pandemic boom. A major article in the Washington Post last week explored the continuing strength of home prices in Florida, even as prices falter in other parts of the country, where they have dipped as much as 15 percent in some previously hot markets.

Vero’s strong real estate market draws national attention

The sign might be gone, but Publix’s plans to build a supermarket closer to shoppers on the northern half of the barrier island aren’t going away. A regional spokesperson for the Florida-based supermarket chain last week confirmed the company’s plan to build a Publix-anchored shopping plaza on the south side of State Road 510, less than a half-mile east of U.S. 1.

Sign or no sign, new Publix store convenient for islanders still on track

VERO BEACH — A 19-year-old man was jailed after leading police and deputies on a high-speed chase – exceeding 100 mph – along U.S. 1 on Monday, officials said. Indian River County sheriff’s deputies used their patrol cars to bump and disable the man’s vehicle before detaining him.

Man charged after leading police on 100-mph chase on U.S. 1

Members of the Vero Beach Women’s Club and their friends gathered for the third annual Mad Hatter Tea Party at the club’s downtown facility, which was built in 1915 and added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in February 1995. Proceeds from the event will fund Vero Beach Woman’s Club Scholarships for deserving young ladies at Gifford Youth Achievement Center, to help with their college education.

Women’s Club scholarships suit impressive youths to a ‘Tea’

Indian River County, FL

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A 46-year-old woman was jailed Sunday after deputies said she used a fake ID to pose as a university professor in an attempt to buy two vehicles from a car dealership. Sherri Lynette Wilson used an identification that had the name of the instructor based in Greenville, North Carolina, reports show.

Woman with fake ID poses as professor in attempt to buy 2 vehicles

Starting in August, the Vero Beach City Council will conduct its regular meetings at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The council has been meeting mostly on the first and third Tuesdays, offering an assortment of starting times – 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. – in an effort to accommodate citizens who are unable to attend the usual morning sessions.

Vero Council shifts meetings to mornings

Clay Chambliss IV, 27, of the 4500 block of 38th Court, Vero Beach; Status: Held on $4,500 bond; Charge(s): aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, trespassing on property, disorderly conduct. Eric Wayne Skala, 42, of the 5800 block of 22nd Street, Vero Beach; Status: Released Wednesday on $3,500 bond; Charge(s):...

Crime Blotter: May 30

Nevada State

Fort Pierce, FL

FORT PIERCE—Indian River State College (IRSC) women’s swim team member Gina Miller has been named the 2022-23 Betty Jo Graber NJCAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This recognition is among the highest honors awarded to student-athletes by the organization. A...

IRSC Women’s Swim Team Member Named the NJCAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year

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Vero Beach Boat Show

The 40th Annual Vero Beach Spring Boat Show will be held on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 from...

Vero Beach Boat Show

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