American Cancer Society to celebrate 10th Anniversary of Indian River Citrus Gala & Cattle Barons’ Ball

Retired sheriff’s sergeant loses battle with cancer

A retired longtime sheriff's sergeant died of cancer over the weekend, officials said. James 'Jimmy' Stewart passed away overnight on Saturday in Tennessee, where he moved after retiring from the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, spokesman Maj. Eric Flowers said. His age was not immediately available. It was unclear if any local memorials would be held for the retired law enforcement official. "He was a very well-respected sergeant within our agency," Flowers said. "He will certainly be missed." Stewart worked for the sheriff's office from 1986 to 2011, Flowers said. Stewart held numerous positions while employed at the agency, including working as a patrol deputy and supervising the traffic unit. Tributes on the social media platform Facebook poured out after ...

Retired deputy dies from battle with cancer

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Retired sheriff's deputy George Osborn lost his long-time battle with cancer over Memorial Day weekend. "Our hearts go out to his family at this difficult time," sheriff's spokesman Maj. Eric Flowers said. Osborn, of Vero Beach, died on Sunday, according to Flowers. His age was not immediately available. Osborn worked at the Sheriff's Office from 1991 to 2001, serving as a patrol deputy and working in crime prevention. "Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers," the Sheriff's Office tweeted Friday.  

Howle, Zudans win in Vero; Kinchen, McPartlan, Iovino in Sebastian

All results are in for the Vero Beach and Sebastian municipal elections. Voters have returned Harry Howle to the Vero Beach Council and Bob McPartlan and Linda Kinchen to the Sebastian Council. Val Zudans will join Howle on the Vero Council, while Albert Iovino will round out the last of three seats up for grabs on the Sebastian Council. "I want to thank everyone who exercised their right to vote and who supported me," Howle said. "I look forward to continuing to represent the citizens of Vero Beach." Zudans credited his wife, Tracey, and her support of his candidacy with his success in achieving the top vote-getter status. "My wife is truly my better half and the reason that I ...