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Brightline foes may be nearing the end of the line

Indian River County officials are scheduled to return to federal court on Nov. 27 to make what will ...

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County rejects offer from Brightline/Virgin Trains USA

Indian River County Commissioners voted 4-1 on Tuesday to reject a multi-million dollar offer from Virgin Trains USA, ...

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Convicted murderer receives new trial because of judge’s error

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY —  Christian Sagastume, a Vero Beach resident who pleaded no contest to manslaughter with a firearm and ...

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Man who killed brother makes 3rd attempt at ‘stand your ground’ defense

A Vero Beach man accused of shooting his brother dead after a night of heavy drinking and brawling ...

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Mental Health Court continues its remarkable success with recent graduation

According to Judge Cynthia Cox, it’s saved Indian River County millions of dollars and made the community safer. ...

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Judge puts squeeze on Seagrove man accused of grabbing deputy

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A one-legged Seagrove man, who physically attacked a sheriff’s deputy by grabbing and squeezing ...

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Islander accused of murdering his wife struggles to represent himself in court

Asbury Lee Perkins, who is representing himself in his first-degree murder case, hasn't gotten any more skillful at ...

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Rare jewelry heist in broad daylight jars The Moorings

Police continue to investigate last month’s theft of more than $50,000 worth of jewelry from a home in ...

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Unlicensed building contractor charged for 3rd time

An unlicensed building contractor with a long history of swindling homeowners by taking payments and not doing the ...

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Man facing murder charges seeks grandma’s counsel

He’s appealing a recent conviction of first-degree murder, and facing new charges of brutally assaulting another jail inmate. ...

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Caregiver charged with exploitation of island woman waives right to speedy trial

A 36-year-old Vero Beach woman facing charges of stealing at least $26,000 from an elderly Marbrisa woman she ...

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Island physician settles injury dispute with drilling company

An underground utility firm contracted by the City of Vero Beach for work along A1A has reached an ...