A Coast Guard search for a woman who fell overboard has been called off. The 77 year-old was reported overboard about 40 miles northeast of Cuba on New Year’s Day.
Publix is under fire for reportedly raising prices on items at a pace that is much higher than inflation. Private businesses are allowed to (and supposed to) generate profits, so the ire of the loudest shoppers may be a little misplaced.
A new 501c3 non-profit has launched in Vero Beach. The organization’s sole mission is to provide fresh eggs to those who are experiencing food insecurity. Egg Posse works through donations of cash and fresh eggs to supply food in the local area. There’s still time to make a tax-deductible donation for 2025. Just head over to their website and follow the prompts. Donations as small as $5 provide relief to those experiencing hunger ($5 buys two-dozen eggs).
People continue to move to Florida in droves, but at a slightly slower pace than in recent years. All eyes are on NYC right now as the new mayor took office yesterday, so we’ll see what happens as that unfolds.
Soda and candy are no longer eligible for those using SNAP benefits at the store. The move is part of a wider overhaul to get SNAP beneficiaries to focus their consumption on nutritious food.
A registered sex offender was arrested in Fort Pierce after a home invasion involving three children. The man was staying at a neighbor’s house before the incident took place.
Vero Beach is the recipient of a $3.7 million grant from the state of Florida. The grant is for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant.
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