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Double murder retrial of famed Gifford rapper Jamell Demons, known as YNW Melly, on hold
A lot has happened since July to delay the death penalty retrial of famed Gifford rapper Jamell Demons, known as YNW Melly, who is accused of killing two childhood friends after a 2018 recording session in Broward County. Demons’ first trial ended when a deadlocked jury on July 22 prompted Broward County Circuit Judge John Murphy III to declare a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict following three days of deliberations. ...
Use IBM tactic on Vero Beach Three Corners? Growth hurts Stuart, Port St. Lucie; Lake O
Use IBM strategic decision process for Vero Beach Three Corners?. As I read the thoughtful assessments of the four exciting but different proposals for the Three Corners, I am reminded of the decision process we used in our IBM strategy work. This approach was often used in big business, infrequently...
With MLB stadium full of folks moving here, widen urban area around Vero Beach, Sebastian?
Imagine a sold-out crowd at a Major League Baseball stadium packing up their homes and coming to live in Indian River County. How would you plan to accommodate the additional 42,319 people state economists project will move to this county by 2050?. This doesn’t include folks who will impact our...
Four-Year Terms a Bad Idea for Sebastian – Opinion
OPINION—At a recent meeting, the Sebastian City Council voted unanimously to place a referendum on the upcoming ballot to change the city charter, giving council members four-year terms instead of their current two-year terms. The main reason given was the expense of having an “off-year” election when no federal,...
Emphatic vote of confidence for Vero police chief
By the time Vero Beach Police Chief David Currey ended an emotion-filled closing argument during which he twice needed to regain his composure, the courtroom of public opinion had already rendered its verdict. The lengthy standing ovation that followed – the highlight of Monday’s special call meeting in a jam-packed...
TCPalm Student of the Week poll (May 5-10)
Welcome to TCPalm's Student of the Week voting. High school administrators from across the Treasure Coast nominate top students from their schools to be highlighted in this weekly feature. Achievements include academics, awards, honors, volunteerism and more in Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties. (Contact your school's administration if...
Unique treasures at every turn on Waldo’s Secret Art Walk
There are many hidden treasures at Waldo’s Secret Garden, the homestead of Vero pioneer Waldo E. Sexton, where descendants of the family have lived for more than a century. Recently, works by more than 35 artists temporarily joined his collection during the inaugural Waldo’s Secret Art Walk, a rich cultural experience that continued the tradition of blending art and nature on the grounds of this historic site.
Meet Enterprise Editor Cheryl Smith, who is on her third stint with TCPalm
TCPalm / Treasure Coast Newspapers hired Cheryl Smith in 2012 — and it's her third time here since 1989. As enterprise editor, she emphasizes projects, analysis and investigations. She oversees business, environment, outdoors and entertainment coverage. After graduating Old Dominion University, the Virginia native made a beeline for Florida....
Rezoning of island agricultural parcel paves the way for more new residences
One of the last parcels of agricultural land left on the barrier island was rezoned last week to allow up to three single-family homes per acre, paving the way for a new development on 19.6 acres of former citrus groves just north of the Island Club. The Oak Hammock property...
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