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TCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers

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New Florida Trader Joe's grocery store planned for Indian River County

The Treasure Coast could be getting a Trader Joe's grocery store in 2027. The popular California-based grocery chain opened a new Orlando location Nov. 5, but more Florida stores are planned for 2027, including one in Vero Beach, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde . "Next year, we plan to add new Trader Joe’s in Boynton Beach, Orlando, Kissimmee, Maitland, Central Naples, and Vero Beach," Rohde said. "We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year." Trader Joe's typically adds a location on its official store finder once a lease is signed and permitting is underway. More: Whole Foods, Cheesecake Factory among chains Florida residents want What is Trader Joe's? The grocery store chain, known for its affordable items and viral tote bags , has over two dozen locations across Florida. Trader Joe's reviews what fans submit at Request a Trader Joe's in My City , but the company primarily considers growth, parking, population and traffic flow, according to Vice President of Culture and Innovation Matt Sloan. Olivia Franklin is TCPalm’s trending and breaking news reporter. You can contact her at olivia.franklin@tcpalm.com , 317-627-8048 or follow her

Indian River County, FL · 2d

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Vero Beach police seek help identifying four people in hotel damage investigation

VERO BEACH, Fla (CBS 12) — Vero Beach police are asking for the public's help identifying four people accused of damaging a hotel room door and door frame at the Islander Inn. According to the Vero Beach Police Department, the incident happened around 12:59 a.m. Nov. 1 at the...

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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Veterans thriving in new digs at site of old motor court

As Veterans Day approaches, a group of former servicemembers, including some who had been homeless, are living in bright, modern quarters just east of downtown Vero Beach, thanks to the patriotism and passion of retired Kentucky judge Sandra McLaughlin. A longtime advocate for homeless military veterans, McLaughlin and her husband,...

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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Dormant industrial park in Vero gets new life

VERO BEACH – With an Oct. 22 recommendation by the Indian River County Planning & Zoning Commission for a requested rezoning, the languishing Vero West Business Park is poised to see new industry and revitalization thanks to a new owner’s efforts. Long-Range Planner Laurence Andrews introduced that rezoning...

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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Indian River County considers purchase of land slated for development

An Indian River County resident is urging county officials to purchase more than 800 acres of environmentally sensitive land near Blue Cypress Lake to prevent its potential development into a solar farm. County Commissioner Joseph Earman brought the proposal before the commission, saying the property near State Road 60 in...

Indian River County, FL · 2d

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Indian River County deputies tussle with alligator displaced by heavy flooding

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Recent flooding has displaced residents and wildlife, with animals appearing in unfamiliar areas. In Indian River County, floodwaters also pushed an alligator out of its usual habitat and into a residential driveway. On Friday, the Indian River County Sheriff's Office was on the...

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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Indian River County transitions to flood recovery operations as multi-agency response continues

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Indian River County emergency officials have begun transitioning from response to recovery operations as local departments and partner agencies coordinate efforts to address recent flooding across the area. The Indian River County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains at a Level 2 partial activation to coordinate...

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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Video: Deputies remove gator from condo complex near Sebastian

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Sheriff’s officials released body camera footage of deputies capturing an 8-foot-long alligator that wandered its way onto the driveway of a condominium last week. The gator did barrel rolls and whipped its tail in an attempt to break free. “Recent flooding has wildlife on...

Sebastian, FL · 22h

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King tides, wind-driven surf and rain batter Vero

A punishing combination of near record king tides, strong onshore winds and pounding surf carved away dunes and damaged beach access structures up and down Vero’s barrier island last week, leaving stretches of shoreline from Wabasso Beach to Humiston Park badly battered. Conditions did not improve over the weekend...

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Shocking video shows suspected shark swimming through flooded streets of coastal Florida city

Franshara Napoleon's video captures a shark swimming through a flooded Fort Pierce intersection as biblical rain and King Tide swamp Florida streets.

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Sebastian lagoon oxygen holds at dawn; salinity crash stresses shellfish, caution south of Vero Beach

SEBASTIAN — Dissolved oxygen in the Indian River Lagoon at Sebastian stayed above the fish-stress threshold before dawn Friday, but salinity has fallen sharply and the water flowing into the lagoon is both fresher and lower in oxygen, according to the City of Sebastian Natural Resources Board. The 6...

Sebastian, FL · 1d

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Sheriff announces takedown of violent gang

St. Lucie County law enforcement officials said they have taken down a major gang following an 18-month investigation.

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TC Chorale 25-year concert to honor longtime musician, pastor in Vero Beach

The Treasure Coast Chorale will celebrate its 25-year anniversary milestone with a special concert this Sunday by honoring longtime musician Dr. Michael Carter and pastor Dr. Joe LaGuardia. Both men helped shaped the development of the Treasure Coast Chorale over the years, according to the organization. The concert – dubbed...

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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Developers of planned new hospital submit first applications to county

A development group hoping to build a new hospital at the intersection of Route 60 and 66th Avenue has submitted paperwork asking for amendments to the county’s land use regulations to move the project forward. Representatives for the owners of the site asked the Board of County Commissioners in...

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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Skyborne hopes high for aircraft upkeep facility

If Skyborne gets its way, Vero Beach will soon be home to the region’s first federally certified aircraft maintenance academy. According to members of the Airport Commission, the flight training school at Vero Beach Regional Airport has applied to the federal government to open an academy and begin training a new generation of airplane mechanics.

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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Flooding Leads To Wildlife Out Of Place Including Gator Wrangled By Indian River Deputies

The recent flooding isn't just displacing residents, Indian River County deputies found an alligator out of its usual habitat and in a residential driveway.

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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Florida roadways remain flooded, impassable after historic rainfall

Some major roadways remained impassable Nov. 4 after historic rainfall and flooding across the Treasure Coast, according to law enforcement officials. In Martin County, Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard remained closed from Northeast Pinecrest Lakes Boulevard to Northeast Savannah Road. It’s located near Savannas Preserve State Park. In St. Lucie County, South 25th Street remained closed from just south of Edwards Road to Fort Pierce Central High School, including part of Bell Avenue . It’s located near the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Also in St. Lucie County, the following Port St. Lucie roads remain closed: Crosstown Parkway from Village Parkway to Range Line Road, including in front of Legacy High School Carole Noon Lane, between South Header Canal Road and Trowbridge Road Southwest California Boulevard from Southwest St. Lucie West Boulevard to Southwest Heatherwood Boulevard Northwest California Boulevard from Northwest Peacock Boulevard to Northwest Country Club Drive Southwest Cashmere Boulevard from Southwest St. Lucie West Boulevard to Southwest Heatherwood Boulevard Southeast Airoso Boulevard from Northwest Prima Vista Boulevard to Southeast Eyerly Avenue Tradition Parkway and Southwest Community Parkway west from the roundabout In Indian River County, the following roads and communities remain closed: 66th Avenue from Fourth Street

Martin County, FL · 2d

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Gifford Academy for Performing Arts sets sights on a new home

This week on In Focus, presented by IRSC Public Media, we sit down with Crystal Bujol and Jim Parks of the Gifford Academy for Performing Arts. The local non-profit seeks to spread the joy of creating music with a group that doesn’t often get the chance to. Together, we...

Gifford, FL · 22h

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Resources for residents and business owners after heavy rain and flooding

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla (CBS 12) — Residents and business owners impacted by this week's heavy rain and flooding have several resources available as recovery efforts continue across Indian River County and surrounding areas. The city of Sebastian is directing residents to assistance programs through United Way of Indian...

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