An Indian River County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot and killed while serving a routine eviction in Vero Beach. A locksmith who was on the scene has also passed away from his injuries, and the suspect was killed during the incident.
The suspect had a history of some unhinged rants about law enforcement on his Facebook profile. The eviction seemed to push him over the edge.
For those who fly out of Orlando International airport, be warned that some of the automated people movers (driverless trams) are being upgraded. The new trams will be installed in phases, and there will be slight delays for travelers during construction.
A large storm may affect travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday. Much of Florida will be spared, but keep it in mind if you are traveling, or having someone travel to you.
FPL rates will increase starting in January. It’s not a huge jump, but noteworthy in any case. States around the country have seen massive increases in their electricity bills in large part due to the huge data centers that the technology giants have been building to support their AI initiatives, among other things.
You will be able to renew your motor vehicle registration at some select Publix locations. For now, you’ll have to travel a bit from Indian River County, but the program could expand our way in the near future.
The man who went missing last week was located, and we have learned that drones were used to locate him. He was found because a drone found the heat signature of a man in some dense woods.
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