Monthly Archives: January 2012

Indian River County felony arrests: Jan. 31, 2012

Damian Duran-Sarabia, 31, first block of Aero Lane, Vero Beach, burglary of unoccupied dwelling unarmed, grand theft of property $300 but less than $5000 in value. (Saint Lucie County arrest). Continue reading

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$100M purchase price unchanged in FPL’s draft proposal to Vero Beach

Florida Power & Light’s offer to pay $100 million for the city’s electric utility stands, in a proposed draft purchase agreement city officials received Saturday. Continue reading

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St. Lucie wildfire that threatened homes now 100 percent contained but not out | Photo Gallery, Video

Four homes on 25th Street Southeast were threatened but saved by firefighter action and a shift in the wind. Continue reading

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What you need to know for today’s GOP presidential primary

Voters who are registered Republicans in Treasure Coast counties and around the state will go the polls today for Florida’s GOP presidential primary. Continue reading

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01/31/2012 – Indian River County Library Events

There’s always something happening at one of several libraries in our county.  Check out the Indian River County library events calendar for more details. Indian River County library events calendar . Be sure to check out their programs page also . Continue reading

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Indian River magnet and charter schools ranked highest against other state schools

Indian River County's magnet and charter schools topped the charts when ranked against other district's schools, according to the Florida Department of Education, which released a ranking of all Florida public schools Monday. But most of the district's schools ranked in the middle compared to other Florida schools. Continue reading

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Author Emma Walton Hamilton, visiting Vero Beach, speaks of unleashing children’s "inner sparkle"

Unleashing a child's inner sparkle is the key to their self-esteem, according to children's author Emma Walton Hamilton. Continue reading

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State environmental protection representatives explain proposed action plans for Indian River Lagoon

VERO BEACH — The Indian River Lagoon is a valuable ecological and economic asset to the region, and provides more than $3.725 billion in economic benefit to residents. Continue reading

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Brush fire in northern St. Lucie County threatens three homes

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Three north county homes were being threatened by a 20-acre brush fire Monday evening, officials said. Continue reading

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