| 03/18 | Vero Beach man arrested in oxycodone case
Undercover agents said a Vero Beach man sold them $600 worth of oxycodone before they took him into custody Tuesday. Florida courts choking with foreclosure cases
Filing numbers are among the nation's worst, but help may soon come to alleviate the problem Problems with recalled Toyotas that are fixed
New AP report finds over 100 complaints about fixed Toyotas |
| 03/17 | Boca Bacchanal Winefest just days away
Winefest and auction tickets are still available. |
| 03/16 | Car damaged after hitting wild pig on I-95
A vehicle struck a wild pig on Interstate 95 at mile marker 156, close to the intersection of CR 512 early Tuesday. |
| 03/15 | Gas leak closes part of 43rd Ave. in Indian River Co
Authorities have closed four blocks of 43rd Avenue while they investigate a natural gas leak, dispatchers said. Man tries to smuggle drugs to uncle in jail
A Fort Pierce man attempted to smuggle prescription drugs Saturday to his uncle, who is an inmate at the Indian River County Jail, authorities said. New South Florida outdoor watering rules
Click inside to see how the new rules may impact your weekly watering schedule |
| 03/12 | Indian River County Fair postponed Friday
Heavy rains forced fair organizers to postpone opening night Friday. The gates will open Saturday at 1 p.m.
Rain delays opening of Indian River County Fair
The opening of the county fair has been pushed back to 1 p.m. Saturday because of the inclement weather, said officials with Indian River County Firefighters. Preliminary NTSB report on Vero plane crash
A flight instructor and student pilot were practicing a simulated left engine failure while on approach when the airplane collided with two large trees. Rains flood South Florida roadways
Heavy downpours flooded several roads during the night in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. |
| 03/11 | Couple's killer dies while on death row
A Florida death row inmate who murdered a Sebastian couple in 1980 has died in state prison, apparently of natural causes. Palm Beach, St. Lucie County foreclosures up 60+%
The Sunshine State scored a 15% increase while the national average fell 2%. The situation is even worse in the Palm Beaches and along the Treasure Coast. |
| 03/10 | Vero man assaulted after intruders break into home
Two intruders broke into a home and assaulted its 28-year-old resident Monday night, according to a police report. Unemployment increases in Florida
Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast show increases in unemployment. Prius in New York speeds out of control
Second reported Toyota Prius accident this week. State officials to review cancer cluster study
University of West Florida cancer cluster study examines South Florida, not just The Acreage |
| 03/09 | Thompson magnet school 'repurposed'
The campus could be an elementary school again in the future, if the economy supports it. Plane crash victim improves to 'good condition'
The flight student injured in Friday’s plane crash improved to good condition Tuesday, a hospital spokesman said. FCAT testing day has arrived!
Not sure if your son or daughter is supposed to be tested? Click inside. |
| 03/08 | $4,900 in panties stolen from Victoria's Secret
More than $4,900 worth of pink panties were stolen from Victoria’s Secret last week at the Indian River Mall, according to an incident report. Pilot, passenger in Vero plane crash named
The plane crashed while practicing a single engine approach into Vero Beach Airport Friday. Special boxer receives a loving home
Cody, a disabled boxer, finds a dedicated dog lover to take care of him. High rip current risk on Treasure Coast
The risk spans beaches from Volusia County to Martin County. College student from Vero dies cave-diving
The student was free diving with two friends in a cave near the Chassahowitzka River Campground in Homosassa. Extended Python hunting season begins
It's the first day of the special extended hunting season for burmese pythons and other reptiles of concern. |
| 03/07 | Pilot, student stable after Friday's crash
The flight instructor and student of Friday’s plane crash were upgraded to stable condition Saturday, said deputy Jeff Luther, Indian River County Sheriff’s Office spokesman.
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| 03/05 | Vero Beach man accused of stealing DVDs
A 21-year-old Vero Beach man is facing charges of stealing DVDs from Walmart and pawning them, according to a Vero Beach Police Department arrest report. Plane crashes in Vero Beach residential area
A pilot and passenger were trapped inside after the plane crashed near the Vero Beach Airport. Denise Brown in town to raise awareness for domestic violence
It took Denise Brown more than a decade to deal with her anger from her sister’s, Nicole Brown Simpson, highly publicized death. |
| 03/04 | Kid's center wants sold quilts back
Officials with the Hibiscus Children's Center are asking for the public's help in finding 15 hand-sewn quilts that were meant as gifts for children but were accidentally sold. |
| 03/03 | Economy posing problems for pet shelters
Shelters are noticing two trends, owners who can't afford their pets and those who can't afford to get them fixed. 13 puppies ready for adoption in Vero Beach
Thirteen adorable puppies are available for adoption at the Vero Beach humane society. |
| 03/02 | Dispatcher saves a life... and more
Sometimes 911 dispatchers are asked to help stop a crime, sometimes they can help save a life. In the case of one call that came into the sheriff's office in Vero Beach, an operator may have done both. Donations for Chile aid can be made to Red Cross fund
Treasure Coast, residents who want to help out are encouraged to make donations to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. |
| 03/01 | Vero hotel & retail plans near airport, fail
The depressed economy has grounded plans for a hotel and retail complex on airport property across from the former spring-training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Residents concerned over foreclosed homes
People who live in an Indian River County neighborhood are hoping something can be done over the abandoned homes in their community. Boat capsizes, 3 hospitalized
Three people were hospitalized following the capsizing of a boat near the Sebastian Inlet about 12:45 p.m. Monday. Police: Man used fake cash to buy lottery tix
Investigators turned up $282 in counterfeit money, a bag of marijuana, a $5 bill and $7 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets. Vero Beach man accused of molesting girl
A 32-year-old man faces four felony sexual battery charges after a 14-year-old girl told investigators he had sex with her dozens of times, according to an arrest affidavit released Monday. Man calls 911 on himself for child molesting
The man called 911 and said he needed to turn himself in. Asked why, he said, “child molesting, I guess,” an affidavit states. |
