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Student arrested after gun found in backpack at SRHS

SEBASTIAN — An 11th grade student was arrested after an unloaded handgun was found in his backpack Wednesday at Sebastian River High School, school district and sheriff's officials said. The incident prompted extra law enforcement officers to be stationed throughout the campus as a precaution. "This student has been detained by the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, is in custody, and will not return as a student at Sebastian River High School," School District of Indian River County officials said in a statement. "We are thankful for the individual who came forward with the initial report, and for our school resource deputies and other Indian River County Sheriff's officers for responding promptly." The student - a boy - told deputies ...

Sebastian River High student receives National Merit Scholarship

SEBASTIAN — A local high schooler was one of 34 Florida students who received the National Merit Scholarship for their efforts in excelling academically and improving the community, authorities said. “I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that this scholarship has created for my education and future career," said Sebastian River High School student Matt Maloney. "It is very rewarding to see all my hard work and effort pay off. I'm glad I listened to the encouraging words of my parents who convinced me that all of this was possible." The National Merit Scholarship awards are funded by 200 corporations, company foundations and other business organizations. Most of the scholarships are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study and ...

Boy arrested for bringing BB gun to Gifford Middle

GIFFORD — A 13-year-old was arrested after he pulled a BB gun out of his bookbag while riding home on a school bus, Indian River County deputies said. The student at Gifford Middle School was charged with possession of a deadly weapon on school grounds. Detailson whether he was booked into the Indian River County Jail or taken to a juvenile detention center were not immediately available. Deputies on Tuesday spoke with another Gifford Middle School student, who also was on the school bus, and her mother. The girl told deputies she saw the boy at 3 p.m. Tuesday with a handgun at the bus loop on the school grounds. The girl said she and the boy got on the same ...