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Kayleigh McEnany to speak at Care Net’s 38th Annual Fall Fundraiser

Kayleigh McEnany will speak at Care Net’s 38th Annual Fall Fundraiser about Roe v. Wade being overturned, and her passion for pregnancy centers like Care Net. As a News Commentator, Author, and former White House Press Secretary, Kayleigh possesses her own unique perspectives on family, faith, and life purpose that will certainly lead all guests on a thought-provoking journey. The event will be on Saturday, November 12th at the Intergenerational Center on Oslo Road. Doors open at 6 pm, Program starts at 7 pm. Purchase your ticket at CareNetChampions.org or call us at 772.569.7939. Your support matters “For Such a Time as This”. Funds raised will go towards the local nonprofit Care Net Pregnancy Center of Indian River County that ...

County announces beach closures ahead of beach restoration project

At least two beaches will be closed starting this weekend ahead of the beach restoration project, which will start back up next week, county officials said. The project aims to restore sand - which had been washed away by storms and hurricanes over the years - at the beaches. Beach park access at Seagrape Trail Beach Access and Treasure Shores Park Beach will both close starting Friday, county officials said. Seagrape Trail Beach is located south of Wabasso Beach, off Highway A1A. Treasure Shores Park Beach is located north of Wabasso Beach. Construction at Treasure Shores Park Beach - which will start Nov. 1 - was expected to last for 45 days. Crews will finish dumping 30,000 cubic yards of ...

Community Development Department closes in-person services

The Community Development Department closed in-person services Monday as county officials implement more health precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Officials plan to add more physical barriers to the front counters inside the building, which already has temperature scanners installed. County employees and those who visit county facilities are already required to wear masks inside. County Administrator Jason Brown was not immediately available to confirm reports that six employees in the Community Development Department tested positive for the virus. Further details on the employees were not available. The Community Development Department includes current development, code enforcement, long range planning and fire safety divisions. The physical offices will be closed to the public possibly for a week, but residents can ...