Attempted murder suspects from North Carolina captured in Vero Beach
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two fugitives on the run for attempted murder in North Carolina were busted Friday in Vero Beach after a multi-agency takedown. On Friday, the Indian River County Sheriff's Office's (IRCSO) Criminal Investigations Detectives, along with SWAT and U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force,...
June 27-28 is MEGA chance to adopt dogs and cats
FORT PIERCE – An estimated 2,000 Florida shelter dogs and cats could go home with new owners June 27-28, including from two sites in Fort Pierce. The Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., and Fort Pierce Animal Adoption Center, 100 Savannah Rd., will have spayed/neutered and vaccinated dogs and cats available...
Rollover crash on Warfield Blvd. halts traffic, drivers in critical condition
INDIANTOWN, Fla. (CBS12) — Warfield Blvd. is shut down after a rollover crash left both drivers in critical condition. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), a pickup truck was struck by a speeding SUV just west of Citrus Blvd. in Indiantown on Friday evening. The driver of...
The Beginning of Black History: Juan Garrido
By Mahalia Williams. Mahalia is a student at Dodgertown Elementary School, Vero Beach, FL and enrolled in The Journalist Program at the Gifford Youth Achievement Center. Juan Garrido’s life, though largely forgotten by history, was anything but ordinary. Born somewhere in Spain during the early 1500s (It was 1487),...
Elev8 Fun Indoor Adventure Park to offer an array of activities at Treasure Coast...
JENSEN BEACH, Fla. — The Treasure Coast Square is about to become a beacon of entertainment as it prepares to welcome Elev8 Fun Indoor Adventure Park, a colossal 120,000 square foot venue (the former Sears space) designed to revolutionize the local leisure scene. Set to open its doors on...
Man killed in deputy-involved shooting identified
The man killed after a traffic stop on Wednesday night has been identified as 48-year-old Raymond Benedetti, according to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office.
Discover a Highway Where Bridges Dance Over Turquoise Waters to Key West
Picture yourself cruising with the windows down, the salty breeze tangling your hair as turquoise waters stretch endlessly on both sides. Welcome to the Overseas Highway, a 113-mile marvel of U.S. Route 1 that leaps across 42 bridges from Key Largo to Key West, Florida, often called the “Highway that Goes to Sea.” This isn’t just a road—it’s a sun-soaked adventure through the Florida Keys, where every mile marker unveils coral reefs, quirky pit stops, and views that make your heart skip a beat. Whether you’re chasing sunsets or dreaming of snorkeling in an underwater paradise, this iconic drive delivers a slice of tropical magic you won’t soon forget.
Shakespeare by the Sea Celebrates 35 Years
Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival will mark the thirty-fifth anniversary of Shakespeare by the Sea with productions of 'The Winter’s Tale.' The post Shakespeare by the Sea Celebrates 35 Years appeared first on Palm Beach Illustrated .
Sheriff’s budget pitch panned by two in know
There’s nothing wrong with Sheriff Eric Flowers campaigning hard for his proposed $93.5 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year – a spending plan he claims is necessary to properly compensate, retain and hire deputies charged with providing the level of law enforcement we desire in our growing county.
Indian River County School District Saves $1.2 Million Through Strategic Reorganization
VERO BEACH – The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) has implemented a comprehensive reorganization plan, resulting in significant cost savings of approximately $1.2 million in administrative salaries for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Superintendent David Moore is leading this effort to optimize operations,...