Country-music tavern off to a rootin’ tootin’ start downtown
For the first time since the old Long Branch Saloon closed almost a decade ago, there is a country music dining venue in Vero featuring line dancing. Boot-scootin’ lovers of country line dancing have been kicking up their heels these past two weeks since the Rowdy Rooster Bar & Grill opened in the onetime location of...
Alligator attacks 27-year-old woman swimming with dog, boyfriend: Sheriff
The 27-year-old woman suffered broken bones in her hand and wrist.
Migrants flee but 10 caught in dramatic Fort Pierce smuggling bust, one still on...
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Ten migrants were detained after a suspected human smuggling event near Seaway Drive, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). FDLE Fort Pierce agents confirmed the illegal migrants were from Jamaica, Haiti, and the Bahamas, and were intercepted as part of Operation...
Police: Florida doctor tracked ex-wife flight attendant with GPS, ambushed her outside Lake Worth...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPBF) — A Jensen Beach ophthalmologist is accused of stalking and killing his ex-wife, a Palm Beach County flight attendant, in what detectives describe as a calculated and cold-blooded ambush. Richard Seith, 53, was arrested Friday and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm in...
After Cleveland Clinic expanded to Florida, patients say surprise fees followed
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — When the Cleveland Clinic started acquiring hospitals and medical offices in this palm tree-lined region six years ago, many Floridians were excited. The Ohio nonprofit, ranked among the top hospitals in the world, pledged to bring expert care and an infusion of cash to the state’s Treasure...
New proposed connector to US-1 in Stuart draws support and concern
As rush hour traffic continues to clog busy routes like Monterrey Road and Kanner Highway in Stuart, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is exploring a potential solution
ORDINANCE: candidates must have lived within City limits for at least 365 days
A recent ordinance passed by the City says candidates qualifying for the Mayor or Commissioners must have been registered as a city voter 365 days prior to the qualifying date.
Missing Vero Beach man found safe, police say
VERO BEACH — A man who was last seen leaving his family’s restaurant business earlier this month has been found safe, according to police. Details on the day, time and location where Liu Y. Zhao was found were not immediately available. Zhao, 23, of Vero Beach, left Chef...
Investigation into ‘Pride Tea Dance’ in Vero Beach raises legal questions
An investigation initiated by the Florida Attorney General into the "Pride Tea Dance" at a local bar has sparked discussions about its legal validity and ramifications.
The Massive Thrift Store In Florida Where $35 Goes A Seriously Long Way
You haven’t truly experienced Florida until you’ve gone treasure hunting at the Goodwill Retail Store & Donation Center in Vero Beach, where your wallet stays happy while your shopping cart fills to the brim. In a world of skyrocketing prices and shrinking wallets, finding a place where your...
