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Deputies: Teen tried to suffocate infant in parking lot

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A 19-year-old Cocoa woman who made suicidal threats on social media was arrested after a deputy spotted her appearing to suffocate her 6-month-old in a parking lot, officials said. Deputies said Aniyah Thomas made threats on Facebook that indicated she was going to try and hurt herself and the infant. It was unclear who took custody of the child after Thomas' arrest. Thomas was ordered to not have any further contact with the infant during her first court appearance, records show. The child's condition was not immediately known. Deputies arrested Thomas, of Brevard County, on charges of child abuse and resisting arrest without violence. Thomas was held Friday at the Indian River County Jail on $51,000 ...

One county’s junk is a bargain for others

Indian River County is having a garage sale, and the public is invited to bid on hundreds of items – most of which don’t work. A seven-page list of roughly 300 surplus items was included in the agenda for Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting. A staff memo notes that the items will be sold through an online auction, or during a live auction set for Dec. 2 at the sheriff’s compound. Any money collected from the auctions will be returned to the accounts used to buy those items. What’s available? About a dozen vehicles, mostly pickup trucks. The oldest dates to 1996, while there are five vehicles made in 2006. All but three are in working condition. The most ...

Five local students win Democratic Women’s Club Scholarships

VERO BEACH -- The Democratic Women's Club of Indian River County recently announced the winners of its Annual College and Vocational Training Scholarship awards at its membership luncheon. The Scholarship Committee which consists of Susan Sniffen, Juanita Baker, Josephine Gallo, Elsie Visel and Valerie George, makes its annual awards based on academic standing as well as extracurricular activities, career goals and a commitment to democratic ideals. The committee was impressed with the high caliber of these young women and applauds all their accomplishments, wishing them much success as they pursue their career goals and work for democratic ideals. The winners were: * Colleen Coppola, a graduate of Sebastian High School, is the daughter of Carol and John Coppola. She will ...