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Gulp! Parched county could use some rain after dry stretch

This past April was the 12th driest here since record-keeping started, and while a small amount of rain ...

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Riverside Park boat ramp repairs finally back on schedule

After a long delay, the reconstruction of the Riverside Park boat ramp and floating docks, damaged by Hurricane ...

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Forbes ranks Kimpton Vero Beach hotel among top affordable U.S. resorts

Long known as a pet-friendly resort, Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa has made itself more welcoming to ...

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Kin of man killed by deputies in E.R. disputes aspects of police report

Arlene Anderson, 89, grandmother of 29-year-old Zachary Anderson who was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies while awaiting ...

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Total Wine & More to open new megastore in Vero

County planning staff have approved plans by Total Wine & More, the largest alcohol retailer in the United ...

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On the road again: Marine’s Penney pedals for Aquarium project

When Marine Bank President Bill Penney pedals 68 miles from Fort Pierce to Port Canaveral on Tuesday, he ...

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FAU Jewish Studies Center launches with Veroite’s $20M gift

While elite colleges across the nation host protests of America’s support of Israel, Florida Atlantic University to Vero’s ...

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A backstage view from crew members at Riverside Theatre

The 2023-24 season at Riverside Theatre was a roaring success for audiences, but behind the scenes, at least ...

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Comeback sign for manatees as fewer died here

Fewer manatee deaths were reported on the Treasure and Space coasts in 2023, but the species is still ...

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Congressman Bill Posey announces retirement

Long-time Congressman Bill Posey is retiring after eight consecutive terms as U.S. Representative for Florida’s Eighth District, which ...

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All (dollar) signs point to winter tourist season finishing strong

For Vero Beach’s barrier island, the 2024 winter tourist season appears to be finishing strong, according to local ...

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Hospital is sued by kin of patient killed by deputies

The grandmother of Zachary Taylor Anderson, the 29-year-old Sebastian computer engineer who was shot and killed by sheriff’s ...