Category Archives: news/local/politics

Donadio enters Indian River County Commission race as unaffiliated, closing primary for District 3 seat

The race to succeed County Commissioner Gary Wheeler got a little more crowded Tuesday when Vero Beach architect Anthony Donadio filed his candidacy papers. Continue reading

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Fletcher announces bid for another Vero Beach City Council term

VERO BEACH — Vice Mayor Craig Fletcher will seek another term on the City Council as he strives to see the sale of the city's electric utility to Florida Power & Light Co. through to completion. Continue reading

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Former U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon weighs state Senate race

Former U.S. Rep. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., is seriously considering entering the Florida Senate race and will make a decision “as soon as possible,” he told FLDemocracy in an interview Friday. Continue reading

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Candidates square off in Indian River property appraiser race debate

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Thomas Dehn, who is challenging David Nolte's bid for a ninth term as property appraiser, said Thursday he could trim up to $300,000 from the agency budget “in 48 hours” if voters choose him in the fall. Continue reading

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15 candidates qualify for various Indian River County races via petition method

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Fifteen candidates for countywide political office qualified for their races Monday by filing petitions of at least 909 signatures from registered county voters, the county Elections Office announced. Continue reading

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Rep. Mayfield touts accomplishments to save tax dollars, help Piper during Vero Beach luncheon

VERO BEACH — The elimination of unnecessary landscaping on road resurfacing projects and giving some tax relief to spur economic growth for Piper Aircraft Inc. service centers in Florida were among legislative accomplishments cited by Rep. Debbie Mayfield, R-Vero Beach, at a local gathering Friday. Continue reading

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Indian River District 5 candidates fire first rounds in commission race

VERO BEACH — Indian River County Commission District 5 challenger Nick Thomas Friday morning accused incumbent Bob Solari of “intellectual bullying,” while Solari faulted Thomas for failing to grasp basic government issues. Continue reading

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Property appraiser candidate forum May 10

Indian River County Property Appraiser candidates David Nolte and Thomas Dehn will participate in a Republican Women Aware forum at 11:30 a.m. May 10 at Grand Harbor Country Club. Continue reading

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Democrats schedule ‘Day of Action’

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Gov. Scott spends Wednesday working in Fellsmere, Gifford citrus operation | Photo gallery

Gov. Rick Scott tossed a red sack over his shoulder, hopped on a ladder and started plucking oranges at a 1,200-acre Fellsmere citrus grove Wednesday morning. “The people doing these jobs — they work their tails off. These are not easy jobs,” Scott said. Continue reading

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