Vero Beach was named one of the safest cities on the Atlantic Coast. We are in good company with some other great spots that have low crime and a high quality of life.
A local doctor was arrested after the ninth investigation into reports of inappropriate touching at his East Side Urgent Care practice. The allegations go all the way back to 2011, and they involve former employees and patients seeking medical care.
Three teenagers were arrested in Sebastian after a routine traffic stop on I-95. The chase resulted in speeds up to 120 mph, and the teens were also busted with marijuana in the car once they were caught.
A Florida lawmaker is floating the idea of abolishing HOAs at the state level after a recent murder in Port St. Lucie that stemmed from an HOA dispute that lasted for over a year.
A local man was arrested after taking the drug Kratom, hitting his father, then punching a police officer when the arrived. Kratom (scientific name: Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family, native to Southeast Asia, including countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Papua New Guinea. There are some side effects to be aware of and it is illegal in several US states.
The septic to sewer program for low-income households announced additional funding. The Clean Water Coalition of Indian River County has been spearheading the efforts to get more of the low-income houses onto sewer service.
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