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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
An unexpected, ongoing torrent of heavy rainfall flooded dozens of streets in Indian River County, leading to school closings, business shutdowns and even the changing of polling sites at two locations. Some parts of the county received 14 inches of rain, and possibly up to 18 inches, according to meteorologists.
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,...
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
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...
BOUJIE HANDBAG BINGO – The Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach on Friday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $75 for eight Bingo games/one raffle ticket. Go to secure.qgiv.com/for/mhaboujiehandbagbingo2026/event/mhaboujiehandbagbingo2026. NOV. 6-DEC. 13. VETERAN’S EXHIBITION – Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach...
Franshara Napoleon's video captures a shark swimming through a flooded Fort Pierce intersection as biblical rain and King Tide swamp Florida streets.
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...
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...
SEBASTIAN — Waste Management has canceled all collection service across Indian River County on Tuesday because of flooding and unsafe road conditions, with adjusted schedules set to resume Wednesday. The company said recycling collection, which covers the entire county including all cities, will not run Tuesday. Service will restart...
VERO BEACH — Voters across Indian River County settled contests for Congress, the Florida House, the County Commission and several city councils Tuesday, according to unofficial results. In the race for U.S. House District 9, Democrat Darren Soto defeated Republican Dan Green. In Florida House District 34, Republican Robert...
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 has removed 29 derelict vessels from local waterways since 2023, spending about $230,000 on the effort, with approximately $223,000 reimbursed through state grants. But identifying a vessel as derelict and getting approval to remove it can be a lengthy process, according to Melissa Meisenberg with the county's...
Schools in Indian River and St. Lucie counties will remain closed Nov. 5 following the deluge of rains and flooding from earlier in the week, according to officials. While the Indian River County School District reports buildings are dry and secure with power and air conditioning, there are concerns about whether students and employees can travel safely to and from school. “Students need safe bus routes, roads, bridges, sidewalks, and pathways to reach school,” the district stated. “Many major roads remain closed across the county, including in South County and along the Oslo corridor . In parts of Highlands, roads remain unsafe and some homes are without power.” Nearly 100 employees can’t report to work “because of conditions in their areas.” Practice fields are closed, and extracurricular activities and practices are canceled until further notice. Schools in St. Lucie County also will be closed, according to spokesperson Lydia Martin. Nov. 2 was at least a 500-to-1,000-year rainfall event , said Robert Haley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne. St. Lucie County received varying amounts of rain that day, with the highest rainfall in the area of Interstate 95 into the Port St. Lucie area, which received about
The City of Fort Pierce, in partnership with the Treasure Coast Food Bank, is excited to host its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution on Saturday, November 21, 2026, to support families preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. This annual tradition reflects our community’s commitment to sharing, caring, and ensuring that families can enjoy a holiday meal together.
Florida students were seen on Monday getting off a school bus and walking through waist-deep floodwater.
SEBASTIAN — The Sebastian City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a $2.5 million purchase and sale agreement for the Sembler waterfront property at 1527 and 1528 Indian River Drive, clearing the way for the city to acquire the roughly 1.3-acre parcel and its docks next to Fisherman’s Landing.
Florida – Florida was struck by heavy rain this week, causing serious flooding in the coastal region. The southern part of the state was especially affected. The small town of Malabar recorded nearly 29 inches of rainfall over three days, according to AccuWeather, while Palm Bay saw just over 28 inches. On Monday, the national weather service finally issued the highest flood warning for flash floods across numerous Florida regions, including West Melbourne, Grant‑Valkaria, and Palm Bay. Roughly 24 hours after the extreme rainfall, 15 to 20 inches of precipitation had already been recorded. The...
The City of Fort Pierce, in partnership with the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA), is launching a one-year Enhanced Code Enforcement Pilot Program aimed at improving property conditions, reducing blight, and supporting ongoing redevelopment efforts throughout the FPRA District. Through this initiative, the FPRA will fund two dedicated Code Enforcement...
Indian River County is asking residents and business owners to report property damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and flooding as recovery efforts begin. Damage assessment teams began surveying residential areas Thursday, Nov. 5, to document impacts and identify recovery needs. Preliminary reports from the National Weather Service in Melbourne...