Habitat for Humanity desperately needs summer volunteers

Deputies: Man with knife damages more than $9K worth of furniture

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a man they said was caught on video slashing more than $9,000 worth of furniture at a local store. The incident unfolded about 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Indian River Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 4580 U.S. 1. The man walked in the store and used a knife to damage the furniture, deputies said. Video footage of the incident was not immediately available. Anyone who knows the identity of the man should contact the Indian River County Sheriff's Office at 772-978-6240. Callers can remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000 by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS or tcwatch.org.

Impact 100 grants $433k to local nonprofits

The Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA), the Indian River Charter High School, the Florida Institute of Technology Scott Center for Autism Treatment, and the Shining Light Garden Foundation are all $100,000 richer, thanks to the 433 philanthropic members of Indian River County Impact 100. With smiles of excitement, the ladies gathered at the Oak Harbor Clubhouse Thursday afternoon, eager to cast their votes and determine which four of the seven nonprofit finalists would each be receiving a $100,000 transformational grant. They would join the ranks of 15 previous programs receiving grants in the areas of family, education, health and wellness, and enrichment and environment. The remaining three finalists, Sebastian Charter Junior High School, Old Vero Ice Age Sites Committee ...

School Board Audit Committee member to run for School Board

This announcement runs as it was received - unedited. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Chris Beals, owner of ABC Printing Company of Sebastian and Vero Beach, has announced that he is running for a seat on the Indian River County School Board. An Indian River County resident for more than 30 years, Beals has been directly associated with school district activities by serving for five years as Chairman of the Indian River County School Board Audit Committee. Beals' wife, Sally, soon to be retired, has worked for the past 18 years as a media assistant at Osceola Magnet School. Beals and his wife have been personally involved in many activities at the school level. Along with this and attendance at many ...