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Vero considers legal action against county in Shores dispute

The City of Vero Beach is considering legal action against Indian River County to enforce what the city ...

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Concept plan for Three Corners site now up to Council

Vero’s Three Corners Steering Committee has recommended a version of the Master Concept plan for the mainland riverfront ...

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After four decades, Shores Town Attorney Chester Clem retires

Indian River Shores Town Attorney Chester Clem possesses, in his Vero Beach law office, a copy of every ...

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Only 7 new cases of COVID-19 on barrier island in the past week

The new COVID-19 infection rate dropped significantly this week, down from an average of 26 cases per day ...

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Retired Undersheriff Jim Harpring moves into new job as Indian River Shores town manager

After being chosen from among 53 applicants for the position of Indian River Shores Town Manager, retired Undersheriff ...

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Shores seems focused on switching water-sewer provider

The breach of contract suit filed by the Town of Indian River Shores against the City of Vero ...

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COVID-19 vaccine now exceeds demand here with 90 percent of seniors over 65 vaccinated

With nearly half of all county residents and 90 percent of seniors age 65 and older having received ...

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Dick Winger’s return to Vero Beach City Council is not a feel-good story

News Analysis Never in recent times has a three-vote Vero City Council majority acted in such a self-serving ...

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70,000 county residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

More than 70,000 Indian River County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of ...

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Flood insurance premiums headed higher for ‘equity’

A new Biden Administration plan to make flood insurance rates promote “equity in action” could drastically increase premiums ...

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New COVID-19 cases here decline; hospitalizations also down

As COVID-19 shots opened up to anyone age 18 and older (16 and older for the Pfizer vaccine) ...

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New stormwater fees could equate to 12 percent tax hike

The Vero Beach City Council was set to move forward this week with the next step of imposing ...