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A Taste of the South: The Florida Issue - Eat It & Like It

One of my favorite past times the last few years has been scooting around the State of Florida. Yes, Miami is my hometown so that isn’t really anything new, but in the handful of years since 2020, I’ve made a concerted effort to pay attention to the details in between the big cities. Call it curiosity, call it wanderlust. Call it whatever you’d like, but what I’ve found in doing so is both confirmation of what I already knew and a newish appreci…Vero Beach · Vero Beach Read Article

BOLO: Police Seek Tips on Florida Teen Girl Missing Nearly 2 Weeks

Indian River County police in Florida are searching for a 19-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen in nearly two weeks. The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO) reports that Genese Benois was last spotted leaving her Vero Beach home on foot on May 2. She’s described as a Black female who stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. Benois was last seen wearing a colorful dress and dark brown sandals, according to the IRCSO, …Indian River County · Indian River County Read Article

Unprecedented revelation: find a 17th-century Spanish ship full of silver coins

On the Atlantic coast of Florida, a group of treasure hunters made an impressive discovery.During an expedition they found hundreds of silver coins belonging to the 18th century.This finding occurred near Vero Beach, where the 1715 India Fleet sank, after being hit by a hurricane.No doubt: the effective method to realize if a person is very lyingIt wasn't Columbus: a new study reveals the true responsibility for America's "discovery"Unprecedente…Vero Beach · Vero Beach Read Article

Tennis | Challenger & ITF Round Up | Baker claims the ITF Vero Beach title

By Glenys Furness Blu Baker claimed the title in Florida Brit defeated eighth seed in the first round VERO BEACH, FLORIDA, USA – Blu Baker entered the ITF event and made the final. The Brit defeated the eighth seed in the first round. Visit the Britwatch Sports Amazon Shop for our latest sports, health and fitness recommendations Brit of the Week Blu Baker entered the ITF event and was unseeded. In the first round the Brit was against th…Sports · Vero Beach Read Article

No wonder Vero didn’t want us to see audit report

The City of Vero Beach finally filed a copy of its 2022-23 audit report findings and audited financial statements with the Florida Office of the Auditor General on Monday – five days later than city officials claimed – beginning the process of regaining access to state funds. But for some reason – possibly because the audit reveals concerns about inadequate internal bookkeeping controls, millions in deficit spending and a decrease in Vero’s net …Vero Beach · Vero Beach Read Article

Deputies investigating shooting in Indian River County

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The Indian River County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double shooting that occurred near 4265 32nd Avenue in Vero Beach on Sunday afternoon.Deputies said two adult males suffering from multiple gunshot wounds arrived at the Cleveland Clinic Emergency Room at around 2:32 p.m. As of 4:41 p.m. on Sunday, IRCSO says one of the individuals remains in critical condition and the other is in unstable condition.The shooter had been identified after…Vero Beach · Vero Beach Read Article

Memorial planned Saturday for SRHS student who drowned at beach

SEBASTIAN — Family, friends, students, teachers and staff will gather Saturday at Sebastian River High School to remember the life of a student and well-respected band member who drowned at the beach on Friday. The event is open to the public. “Please join us in the courtyard as we come together to honor and remember our beloved classmate and cherished member of the Shark family,” Sebastian River High School officials said in a statement. The me…Sebastian · Sebastian Read Article

Former administrator faces decade in prison for theft from Florida parish

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Prosecutors had alleged in 2022 that Deborah True and Father Richard Murphy stole nearly $1.5 million in parish funds from Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach.Vero Beach · Vero Beach Read Article