First Flight flies high, saves lives Sep 18, 2008
But its definitely a benefit to Brevard County and Indian River County. . (Florida Today)
Babcock Street project awaits funds Sep 12, 2008
The county transportation engineering department is conducting a Babcock Street design study from Malabar Road to the Indian River County line, MPO Director Bob Kamm said. The short stretch of Babcock Street between U.S. 192 and Fee Avenue in Melbourne ranked sixth on Brevard's latest Top 10 list of locations with the highest ratio of crashes. (Florida Today)
Comedian Ron White arrested for drugs Sep 12, 2008
White, whose comedy album is titled You Cant Fix Stupid, was booked at the Indian River County Jail shortly after 6 p.m. and released about two hours later on $1,000 bail. His publicist, Kathe Nelson, says he went straight to the show after being released from jail. (MSNBC -- News)
Drug charges forblue-collar comic Sep 12, 2008
AP Photo/Indian River County Sheriff's Office ... He posted $1,000 bond and was released by the Indian River County Sheriff s Office on Wednesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
I-95 accident victims remains in Melbourne hospital Sep 10, 2008
A Stuart man remains in critical but stable condition about a week after suffering injuries in an automobile accident on Interstate 95 in Indian River County, a hospital spokesman said today. Drew Ellison Shiner, 24, continues to be treated at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Elliot Cohen of Holmes said. (Florida Today)
Lost ballots in judicial race leave trail of explanations Sep 7, 2008
" He declined to say whether Anderson should have sounded the alarm. Browning is expected to return to Palm Beach County to sit down with Anderson and ensure that the November presidential election goes smoothly. For now, it's another dark chapter in Palm Beach County's attempt to get the votes right. "I decided whatever system (Palm Beach County) buys next time, I'm not buying it," joked Kay Clem, elections supervisor for Indian River County, the only other county in the state with Sequoia... (The Palm Beach Post)
Area teams earn Labor Day Challenge trophies Sep 6, 2008
Occasional patches of nasty weather could not keep droves of young players away during the 10th annual Girls Labor Day Challenge at various locations in Brevard over Labor Day weekend and the 6th annual Boys Labor Day Challenge that same weekend in Indian River County. Both events were sponsored by Challenge Sports. (Florida Today)
Gloria Estefan Opens Second Leg of European Tour in Holland to Sold Out Audience Sep 6, 2008
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Education Funds of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Indian River County Public Schools. EUROPEAN TOUR DATES 5-Sep FRI ROTTERDAM 8-Sep MON BELFAST 10-Sep WED LONDON 12-Sep FRI ZARAGOZA 13-Sep SAT MADRID 15-Sep MON MALLORCA 17-Sep WED BARCELONA 19-Sep FRI TENERIFE SATELLITE FEED: Friday, September 5, 2008 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM Uplink contact: +31. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ike could threaten South Fla. by Tuesday Sep 5, 2008
Its outer bands dropped several inches of rain fell in spots overnight - as much as 3 1/2 inches west of Boca Raton between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.- and morning motorists from southern Palm Beach County to Indian River County had to contend with thick rain and squalls, with winds forecast to gust perhaps as high as 35 mph during the course of the day. Florida Power and Light co. reported scattered outages through the area, most lasting a few hours. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fay's rainfall totals shockingly high Aug 31, 2008
The tremendous rain it left everywhere it went, from Indian River County to the 27. 5 inches measured in Thomasville, Ga. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Dr. Joseph M. Woodhouse Aug 28, 2008
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dr. J. M Woodhouse may be sent to The Salvation Army of Indian River County, PO Box 2864, Vero Beach, FL 32961. . (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Fay slows races for Congress Aug 24, 2008
Three Republicans and two Democrats are in the race to replace retiring Dave Weldon as the representative from Florida's 15th District, which covers southern and central Brevard County, Indian River County and parts of Osceola and Polk counties. To the north, Rep. (Florida Today)
DEMS-CONVENTION Aug 22, 2008
Alternate delegate Elsie F. Visel, 82, of Indian River County, Fla. plans to meet up with her granddaughter Maria, to see the historic speech. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Fay Blamed For Six Florida Deaths Aug 22, 2008
A 43-year-old man died Wednesday in Indian River County when his vehicle spun and hit a traffic light post. Two swimmers drowned in heavy surf Thursday on the Atlantic coast, a 21-year-old woman in Duval and a 35-year-old man in Volusia County. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Tropical Storm Fay Dumps Thirty Inches of Rain Aug 21, 2008
"We're getting beat on and beat on and beat on. It's still over us," said Deputy Jeff Luther, a spokesman for the emergency operations center and the sheriff's office in Indian River County, just south of Brevard. Fay moved through the Caribbean early in the week killing more than 50 people. (NewsOXY)
Red Hots sharp in 3v3 event Aug 20, 2008
Additionally, the Brevard Melbirds finished third in the Under-16 boys division, and a team from Indian River County also finished third in the Under-9 competitive division. Sara Graves, Ashley Calcagno, Kim Strohfus, Allison Summers, Dawn Greth and Traci Knowlton play for the Red Hots. (Florida Today)
Closings, cancellations across Brevard Aug 19, 2008
All schools in the Indian River County School District will be closed Tuesday, due to Tropical Storm Fay. All extracurricular activities are canceled for today, the exception of the after-school care programs at elementary schools, which will remain open until 6 p.m. this evening. (Florida Today)
Hall's family, friends still seek answers Aug 19, 2008
Last year, dive team members scoured murky canals in Indian River County after Hall's waterlogged backpack and notebook were found in the water. Earlier this month, Hall's old fire-fighting helmet from the Osecola County Fire Department, an agency she last volunteered for in the late 1980s, was found along the road near Mathers Bridge in Indialantic. (Florida Today)
CIB Marine closes on Citrus Bank sale Aug 16, 2008
"We are very excited to expand our franchise to Vero Beach and Sebastian in Indian River County and Barefoot Bay in Brevard County and, at the same time, increase the base of customers at our existing Boca Raton and North Miami banking centers," 1st United CEO Rudy Schupp said. In addition to the newly acquired branches, Boca Raton, Fla. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
2 Brazilian students killed in I-95 crash Jul 31, 2008
Two Brazilian friends who came to Volusia County to study aviation were killed together in a car crash on Interstate 95 in Indian River County, Florida Highway Patrol officials said Wednesday. Anna Paola Mattioli, 20, and Tiago Preti, 23, wanted to become pilots, said officials at a funeral home, and came to Florida to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Phoenix East Aviation Inc., respectively. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Dodgers' Can't Solve Marlins' Pitching Jul 13, 2008
It was only a formality, but the Dodgers officially informed Vero Beach and Indian River County today that they won't return there for spring training in 2009. Homer Simpson threw out the first pitch while being joined on the field by fellow Simpsons characters Marge, Bart and Lisa. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Covering the bases Jul 13, 2008
After calling Vero Beach their spring home for 61 years, they informed Indian River County, Fla. officials that they were exercising their option to terminate their facility use agreement in anticipation of opening a two-team facility in Glendale, Ariz. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Scout leader, 61, accused of dumping in Martin Jun 18, 2008
The camp serves Boy Scout troops from southern Palm Beach County up to Indian River County. The Boy Scouts are trying to get permission from Martin County to renovate the camp, but those efforts have been on hold since the state discovered the dump site. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dodgers Lose Despite Two Kent Homers Jun 7, 2008
"Pitching coach Rick Honeycutt has it mapped out in coordination with the organization's thought process and the innings pitched, so that's the plan this time around Indian River Signs 'Agreement' Indian River County Administrator Joe Baird said he and a major league baseball team, sources say the team is the Baltimore Orioles, who have trained in Fort Lauderdale since 1996, have a draft agreement outlining future plans for the team to replace the Dodgers at Vero Beach. Once the "memorandum of... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Diver spends 22 hours in ocean before rescue Jun 1, 2008
Also joining the Coast Guard were crews from the Martin and St. Lucie sheriff's offices and Indian River County Fire-Rescue. By Saturday morning, Morss and others in the crew were happily heading to St. Mary's Medical Center to check on their fellow firefighter. (The Palm Beach Post)
PASCO REPORT May 30, 2008
James Roger Dearing Dearing is currently the superintendent of schools in Manatee County, a position he has held since 2003 after serving as the superintendent of schools in Indian River County for nine years. Prior to his time as a superintendent, Dearing served five years as an assistant principal and then principal in Osceola County, nine years as a teacher in Orange County, and 28 years as an administrator. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Wildfires Burn 6,000 Acres Of Central Fla., 71 Homes Damaged, Destroyed May 13, 2008
Fires continued to flare up early Tuesday, forcing authorities to keep a 34-mile stretch of Interstate 95 closed from U.S. 192 to Indian River County. It reopened to traffic at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Johnson says Hatch Act could disqualify McDaniel from commissioner race May 12, 2008
ignorance of the law is no defense wrote on May 11, 2008 10:32 AM:" Running for a PARTISAN County Commissioner seat is no different than running for County Sheriff: check it out: http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/jan/05/30glaser-resigns-to-run-for-sheriff/ "Ed Glaser, one of five declared candidates seeking the Indian River County Sheriff's Office in November, resigned Friday from his job as a part-time training officer for the Sebastian Police Department. In a letter to Police Chief Jim Davis,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Headlines, photo galleries, blog May 8, 2008
Schools, FCAT and Education Guide for Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Guide to local schools. (The Palm Beach Post)
Reception for new Waterloo Schools superintendent is Thursday May 6, 2008
Florida s Indian River County, Hibbing, Minn. and Satanta, Kan. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Group labels St. Johns River among 'most endangered' Apr 17, 2008
"For more information and the complete report online, visit www.americanrivers.org.River Facts The longest river in Florida, the St. Johns, is one of the few rivers in the United States that flows north. The river drops less than 30 feet in elevation from its headwaters in Indian River County to the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville. French Huguenots sailed into the river in 1562, about 60 years before the English landing at Plymouth Rock. The United States has 3.5 million miles of rivers. The five... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
1st United Bank to acquire Citrus Bank branches Apr 5, 2008
1st United Bank Chief Executive Officer Rudy Schupp said the agreement means 1st United will expand operations to Vero Beach and Sebastian in Indian River County and Barefoot Bay in Brevard County. "The employees of Citrus in each of their markets have done a terrific job of providing quality customer service, and we look forward to joining forces with their team as they become part of 1st United," 1st United Bank Chief Bank Officer Bill Spute said. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
International Real Estate Investors Buy South Florida Foreclosure Properties through Miami Beach Real Estate Attorney and Short Sale Specialist. Apr 5, 2008
Updated daily by Realtors Association of Indian River County. vero-beach-fl-real-estate. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
1st United Bancorp, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Citrus Bank Branch Network Apr 4, 2008
Rick Nisbeth, President and CEO of Citrus Bank stated, "1st United is a highly regarded bank headquartered right here in South Florida. I firmly believe this transaction is in the best interest of our customers, our employees and our shareholders." "We are very excited to acquire these high quality loans, branches and deposits of Citrus Bank. This means that we will expand our operations to Vero Beach and Sebastian in Indian River County and Barefoot Bay in Brevard County. We are very familiar... (PR Newswire)
Dodgers finalize Ariz. spring training arrangements Mar 28, 2008
"Since the start of this process, we sought to bring the Dodgers closer to the people of Los Angeles."They have supported this team for 50 years on the West Coast, and while we loved our spring home on the East Coast, we know that over the next 50 years, far more fans of the Dodgers can enjoy spring training if the trip is five hours by car instead of five hours by plane," he said.The Dodgers will share the Glendale facility, which reaches across the Glendale and Phoenix city borders, with the... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Dodgers will call Arizona spring home Mar 28, 2008
"We have notified Indian River County and the City of Vero Beach that we will not exercise the option to remain in Vero Beach until 2021," McCourt said in the statement. "That option would have expired on March 31, 2008. While we are confident at this point that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we will be able to conduct spring training in Glendale in 2009, we have until July 15 to make that determination. ". (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Vero Beach fishing buddies die in Bahamas plane crash Mar 26, 2008
Delaporte is survived by two daughters, a son, two grandchildren and his parents, who also live in Indian River County. The Royal Bahamas Police Force says the debris could help determine what caused the single-engine plane to plunge into the sea shortly after takeoff Monday afternoon. (The Palm Beach Post)
WellMed Medical Management plans Florida expansion Mar 20, 2008
The percentage is even higher (25 percent) in Indian River County, where Vero Beach is situated, and in Martin County (26 percent), where North Stuart is located. Overall, WellMed serves more than 77,000 patients and insured members every year. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Dodgers take final bow in Vero Beach Mar 18, 2008
A group of local dignitaries took silent bows at home plate, headlined by Indian River County Administrator Joe Baird and Vero Beach Mayor Tom White. News and features: Multimedia. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Lasorda helps with Dodgertown goodbyes Mar 17, 2008
The Dodgers have until March 31 to tell Indian River County, which has owned the complex since 2000 and rents it back to the Dodgers for $1 a year, whether they will renew their lease through 2021 ... Meanwhile, the Vero Beach Press Journal reported in January, citing unnamed sources, that Indian River County is negotiating with the Baltimore Orioles to move into the complex by 2010 at the latest. (USA Today -- Sports)
Chip rules could hurt pet shelters Mar 17, 2008
"It's not feasible. A lot of shelters are worried it will put them in a bind," said Janet Winikoff, education director at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County. Shelter executives have suggested that if the board wants to regulate microchip injections, then perhaps it should require a certification course for technicians, as it does for euthanasia. (The Palm Beach Post)
St. Johns River board's motives has its critics Mar 9, 2008
What it created was a water management district that today has a $400 million budget and 700 employees and oversees water use in all or part of 18 counties stretching from the state line south to Indian River County and west to Ocala. Overseeing it is a board whose nine members are appointed by the governor. (Florida Times-Union)
Ninth-Inning Grand Slam Dumps Sox Mar 7, 2008
The club plans to share the Glendale facility with the Chicago White Sox, however, the Dodgers have a contractual right to remain in Vero Beach for another season if the club provides timely notice to Indian River County. Related Stories. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers expect Glendale update soon Mar 6, 2008
The club plans to share the Glendale facility with the Chicago White Sox, however, the Dodgers have a contractual right to remain in Vero Beach for another season if the club provides timely notice to Indian River County ... However, Indian River County cannot make a deal with another club until the Dodgers officially sever ties. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Orioles' spring home could be Dodgertown Mar 4, 2008
"On behalf of the Dodgers, we have signed an exit agreement with Indian River County," he said prior to the Orioles' 4-1 win over the Dodgers on Monday ... " This much is certain: There will eventually be new colors and a new team in Vero Beach. The Dodgers will train closer to their regular season home by 2010 at the latest, and Vero Beach will try to fill the vacancy as soon as possible. Things will take better shape by the end of March, when the Dodgers are set to inform the county of their... (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
2 die, 1 hurt in Indian River crash Mar 3, 2008
VERO BEACH Two people died and one was seriously hurt in a crash Sunday night on Florida's Turnpike in Indian River County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A 2002 Chevrolet sport utility vehicle was heading north from Miami to Orlando when the driver, Benson Duvernoir, 46, of Tampa, lost control and the SUV overturned. (The Palm Beach Post)
Pets become victims of foreclosure Mar 3, 2008
"People feel embarrassed by revealing something that's so personal," said Janet Winikoff, education director at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County. "They are already in such transition and grief, it's hard for them to disclose that type of information.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Dodgers Say 'Thanks" to Vero Beach Feb 29, 2008
Also being honored on March 17 will be a number of dedicated local officials from the City of Vero Beach and Indian River County. . (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers notes: Caution taken with Billingsley Feb 28, 2008
Dodgers Idol: Live and direct from the entertainment capital of Indian River County, the Dodgers held Day 1 of Dodgers Idol, a hazing extravaganza for players in their first Major League camp. Nomar Garciaparra played the role of Ryan Seacrest, Juan Pierre was Randy Jackson, physical therapist Sue Falsone was Paula Abdul and Jeff Kent was Simon Cowell. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
State Farm curtailing new policies Feb 27, 2008
30-day news archives. " The strategy takes effect Saturday.Company spokesman Chris Neal said Tuesday the decision to limit policy growth in the Sunshine State is a difficult one, but needed to "make sure we can pay the claims of our existing customers. (Florida Today)
Trouble in Paradise? Feb 23, 2008
The Indian River County (Fla. Commission recently pointed out they were waiting official word from the Dodgers about plans to leave Dodgertown so they could begin negotiating with a replacement club, believed to be Baltimore. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Notes: Torre to rest catcher Martin Feb 23, 2008
Fan Forum Community/WIN. Russell Martin, who stoles 21 bases last year, will sit about once per week in 2008. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Things to do this weekend Feb 22, 2008
If you've never been there, take U.S. 1 south, south, south, almost to Indian River County. Once you pass Malabar, you'll start seeing signs that will direct you to the festival. (Florida Today)
Notes: LaRoche takes field with starters Feb 21, 2008
Dodgertown agreement reached: The Dodgers and Indian River County agreed to a July 15 deadline for the club to notify the county if it plans to leave Dodgertown before Spring Training 2009. The Dodgers have delayed such notification because of uncertainty whether their new complex in Arizona would be completed in time. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Owners, chefs mix things up Feb 18, 2008
30-day news archives. But, for us, it's not like that. (Florida Today)
GOP likes Posey in primary Feb 12, 2008
30-day news archives. "The rule also requires that party officials not campaign for any of Posey's Republican opponents.The impact of the state party's move wasn't lost on Alan Bergman of Indialantic, one of three other Republicans -- all political newcomers -- challenging Posey for the seat."It pretty much locks me out of any fundraising," Bergman said.Bergman said party officials never contacted him about their move."They have totally alienated me from my party," he said.A second Republican... (Florida Today)
Find local events Feb 11, 2008
Events Guide - West Palm Beach, FL. Address, City or Zip. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wal-Mart boosts coverage Feb 8, 2008
30-day news archives. "Wal-Mart said it plans to fund a study to help determine why more than 101,000 of its staff has no insurance coverage and what can be done to get them to accept health coverage in the future.Wal-Mart cited Census Bureau data, indicating 17.7 percent of U.S. workers and 15.8 percent of the overall U.S. population is uninsured, compared with 7.3 percent of Wal-Mart workers.However, Wal-Mart Watch -- a group that describes itself as a nationwide public education campaign to... (Florida Today)
400-Pound Man Hides Crack Cocaine In Belly Button Feb 7, 2008
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. -- A 400-pound man faces a drug charge after Florida authorities plucked a bag of crack cocaine from his belly button, according to an arrest affidavit released Wednesday. (FOX23.com, OK)
Task force urges survey of state rocks Feb 3, 2008
Indian River County also enacted a six-month moratorium in January so it could devise better protection for water tables, among other things. Regardless of what the legislature decides to do with the task force's recommendations, most agree there's enough rock to meet demand for the next few years. (The Palm Beach Post)
Posey seeks Weldon's seat Feb 2, 2008
"Posey brings the number of announced candidates for the seat to six in what should be a highly competitive campaign. Until Weldon's surprise announcement Jan. 25, only three first-time candidates had said they were running.But the rare shot at an open congressional seat has brought out the seasoned politicians. Within hours of Weldon's announcement, former county commissioner Nancy Higgs, D-Melbourne Beach, said she will run. State Rep. Stan Mayfield, R-Vero Beach, also has said he will run.The... (Florida Today)
Deputies find pot growing in house Feb 2, 2008
PALM BAY - Less than a month after he was arrested in Indian River County in connection with two marijuana grow houses, Samuel Mesa was arrested here early Friday after the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit executed a search warrant and found two-thirds of a home on Dagget Avenue had been turned into a grow house ... Investigators in Indian River County informed Brevard County that Mesa might be participating in a similar operation here. (Florida Today)
Posey waits for cue from colleague Jan 31, 2008
30-day news archives. If he doesn't, I'll be right in the middle of it," Posey said.Posey said Monday that he was leaning toward running."That was very generous of Sen. (Florida Today)
Motorcyclist dies in St. Lucie wreck Jan 24, 2008
Details of the wreck are not yet available, but police are asking drivers, particularly those headed south into St. Lucie County from Indian River County, to avoid the intersection. More Treasure Coast news. (The Palm Beach Post)
Rescued turtles returned to Atlantic Jan 17, 2008
The recent red tide stranded 71 sea turtles, 61 of them in Brevard, nine in Volusia and one in Indian River County. Of those, 43 died. (Florida Today)
