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Man critical after being struck by vehicle Friday in Sebastian

SEBASTIAN — A 70-year-old Brevard County man was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck while walking across U.S. 1 last week, fire rescue crews and sheriff's officials said. An update on his condition was not immediately available on Monday. "All indications are that the pedestrian was crossing the roadway improperly," said Sgt. Kevin Jaworski, a spokesperson with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. "Impairment is suspected for the pedestrian." The driver of the pickup and two passengers were not hurt, Jaworski said. The crash involving the Indian Harbour Beach man and the pickup happened at 9:30 p.m. Friday in the 1400 block of U.S. 1, north of Main Street and just west of Mo Bay Grill in ...

‘100 years blessed’ – Gifford drive-by parade celebrates woman’s birthday

GIFFORD — Anna Lee Lane took pride in working the voting polls for 25 years. For Lane, it was a personal understanding, as African-Americans overcame barriers over the years to secure voting rights and be seen as equal. "I was a concerned citizen," said Lane, who turned 100 Thursday. Lane volunteered at local voting polls, signing up residents for registration to ensure their voices would be heard. Lane worked at the polls up until her 80's, family members said. "She loves giving back," said her son Johnny Lee Lane, 70, Indiana. "She worked at the polls while I was in school." Aside from being a poll worker, Lane had a full schedule as a caregiver, teacher's aide and a church ...

Man charged after opening pipes in fire suppression system

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A man who deputies said purged the water supply to several businesses by opening up the pipes of a fire suppression system, was detained Friday. The man - identified as Cordero Laremy Mitchell - told deputies "he did it for the people who needs water," reports show. Mitchell's arrest report did not indicate there was a fire at the time of the incident. Deputies arrested Mitchell, 33, described as homeless, on a charge of preventing or obstructing the extinguishment of a fire. Mitchell was held Monday at the Indian River County Jail on $1,500 bond. Indian River County deputies responded to a suspicious incident about 1 p.m. Friday. Deputies said they saw Mitchell - completely drenched ...