IRC extends burn ban to June 12

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 ...

Man dead, woman seriously hurt in stabbing at residence

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A man stabbed his wife several times before turning the knife on himself Tuesday following an argument about divorce, sheriff's officials said. Deputies described the domestic violence incident as an attempted murder-suicide. The woman was hospitalized with serious injuries while the man died from his wounds, said Sgt. Kevin Jaworski, a spokesperson with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened about 7:50 a.m. Tuesday at their home in the 600 block of 10th Street, east of U.S. 1 and south of the Vero Beach city limits. The married couple - in their 60s - got into a dispute about their relationship and how it was leading to divorce, Jaworski said. "The husband armed himself ...