The two large local hospitals in Indian River County have again been given a score of B on an A to F scale. The hospital safety survey is done periodically across the country to help consumers stay informed.
The US Secret Service has issued a warning for ATM users in Florida. The practice of “skimming” has been uncovered a few times. Skimming is when a device is place on an ATM in a way that make it hard to detect, then steals bank card and PIN information to be used for fraudulent purposes.
In some good news for Florida’s citrus industry, IMG Citrus in Vero Beach has completed their packinghouse consolidation that has been underway for a few years. The new facility has an increased storage capacity, organic lines and more.
Indian River County is completing a beach restoration project that occurred due to the 2022 storm season. The final touches are on the way for your enjoyment.
Port Canaveral is officially the busiest cruise port in the world. For cruise lovers, the convenience of having a lot of options about an hour north of us is nice. Also, have you ever checked out the deals you can get for last-minute cruise bookings? You can nab some GREAT deals if you are flexible and can move fast with short notice.
Love them or hate them, tourists play a big part in driving Florida’s economy. In 2024, tourists contributed over $133 billion in economic activity in Florida.
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More businesses in Vero Beach and Sebastian accepting bitcoin for payments every day. What was once dismissed as “funny internet money” is now becoming mainstream, with payments becoming available at our local businesses. Now that Fortune 500 companies are holding bitcoin in their corporate treasuries, perhaps it’s time for us to pay a little more attention to what is being heralded by some as the future of money.
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