Motorcyclist flown to trauma center after crash

2 seriously hurt in multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 1

GIFFORD — Two people suffered severe injuries following a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 1 that left a person trapped inside an automobile, sheriff's deputies said. Indian River County Fire Rescue crews used rescue machinery to free the individual from the wreckage, said Sgt. Kevin Jaworski, a spokesperson for the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. The wreck involving a silver van, Subaru Outback and an unknown third vehicle, happened about 11 a.m. Monday in the 4500 block of U.S. 1, east of Old Dixie Highway in Gifford. Jaworski said the vehicles had heavy damage from impact. One person was flown to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, while the other individual was taken by ambulance, Jaworski said. Florida Highway Patrol ...

No fatalities for IRC after 4 tornadoes touched down Wednesday

This story will be continuously updated for Hurricane Milton coverage Update Thursday Oct. 10, 2024 County officials described the tornado destruction for Indian River County as "one of the worst known tornado outbreaks in modern history for our area." Emergency service officials said four confirmed tornadoes swooped down in the county, leaving two people with non-life threatening injuries. "Yesterday was a historic and tragic day on the Treasure Coast. Sadly there was loss of life to one of our neighboring counties. Our thoughts and well wishes goes to the people who passed away and their loved ones," said Ryan Lloyd, Deputy Director for the Indian River County Emergency Services Department. "We stand committed in assisting our partners in St. Lucie ...

Tornado warning extended for Indian River County

*This story will be continuously updated for Hurricane Milton coverage Update 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 Emergency service officials issued a tornado warning Wednesday afternoon as winds began to increase in Indian River County ahead of Hurricane Milton. The tornado warning for Indian River County was extended to last until 6:30 p.m. A tornado warning means the chances of a tornado forming are likely. "Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris," emergency service officials said in an alert. The local alert comes as meteorologists ...