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Fatal island crash: Little notice and no consequences

Once again, police are investigating a fatal traffic crash on the barrier island in which the driver of ...

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Med school trying to open in Vero looks to buy district building

The Virginia-based medical school trying to establish a residency program in Vero Beach did not get on Florida’s ...

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Many questions, few answers from cops nearly three weeks after double homicide

It’s been two weeks since Vero Beach Police updated the public on the hunt for Jesse Ellis, the ...

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Manhunt: Will suspected killer ever be caught?

As of press time Monday, Vero Beach Police were still searching for the man who executed two people ...

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Boon for county veterans’ healthcare as new VA multispecialty clinic opens here

After years of driving back and forth to West Palm Beach to receive specialized medical treatment, military veterans ...

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District to probe TCCH’s finances and governance

Indian River County Hospital District trustees will be giving Treasure Coast Community Health a thorough check-up this spring ...

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Still no lease or sale as district mulls plans for ‘sober home’ site

A local nonprofit organization that hopes to open a 24-hour clearing house for people seeking drug and alcohol ...

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Hospital finances saw healthy turnaround in 2025

After losing more than $200 million since taking over Indian River Hospital in 2019, Cleveland Clinic saw a ...

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At long last, new Vero veterans clinic set to open in two weeks

The long-awaited Vero Beach U.S. Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic in the 777 37th Street building east of Cleveland ...

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No DOGE: Vero City Council torpedoes Dingle’s pitch for audit

One year ago, Vero Beach taxpayers and utility ratepayers learned the city violated state law and faced penalties ...

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Cleveland Clinic, Florida Blue ink last-minute deal

After weeks of reportedly tense negotiations ahead of a March 1 deadline, Florida Blue and Cleveland Clinic Florida ...

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Chester Clem, respected public servant, remembered

When he passed away peacefully at home last week at age 88, attorney and public servant Chester Clem ...