In what was surprising to no one who has been paying attention, the legally required release of the Epstein files happened on Friday with thorough redactions that are in clear violation of the law. However, one person with local connections appeared in the files. The owner of Piper Aircraft, the Sultan of Brunei. That doesn’t mean he’s guilty or even accused of anything, it just means he was connected to Jeffrey Epstein in some way.
The annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival is just around the corner. It’s always a great time with games, rides, and all the other carnival stuff you’d expect. The festival has free admission and free parking, and there’s a drive-thru option if you just want some frog legs without all the festival activities.
A major operation in North Florida has recovered 43 missing children. The children ranged in age from 1 to 17 and they were from several different states. The arrests that were made will likely include human trafficking charges.
The Karens are at it again in Satellite Beach. A nativity scene that was banned in Satellite Beach due to some sort of city ordinance has found a new home in Cocoa.
A deal over a vape pen that turned into a double homicide a few years ago has ended with two teenagers being sentenced. The March 2024 murder took place in Vero Lake Estates.
A Wahlburger food truck will soon make an appearance in Vero Beach. The exact date has not been announced, but it follows a similar food truck launch in Stuart. The reported location will be outside the Home Depot in Vero Beach.
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