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Report: Indian River County has best lagoon water quality

Water quality in the lagoon in Indian River County is better than anywhere else along the 156-mile waterway, ...

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3.7 miles of north island beach to be restored beginning in January

The County Commission last week awarded a $12 million contract to a Fort Pierce firm to restore some ...

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County reports above average sea turtle nesting on barrier island’s beaches

The 2020 sea turtle nesting season on Indian River County beaches didn't set any records but green turtles ...

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County to spend all $28 million of CARES Act Funds

The Indian River County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a spending plan for all $28 million it ...

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FIT researchers apparently do not plan to proceed with Bethel Creek flushing study

Florida Institute of Technology researchers apparently do not plan to proceed with a Phase 2 study of whether ...

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Wind-blown beach sand piles up on parking area at Conn Beach

Blustery winds and rough surf generated by Tropical Storm Eta's zigzagging fly-bys have compounded the battering of our ...

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County Commission extends mask mandate for 60 days

The Indian River County Commission voted 4-to-1 Tuesday to extend its mandatory mask ordinance until January 19, but ...

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Vero couple’s lionfish reduction system fails due to poor monitoring and vandalism

A first-of-its-kind Florida lionfish experiment meant to reduce the population of the voracious invasive species in local waters ...

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Sebastian Inlet dune repair project set to start in December

The Sebastian Inlet District will begin repairing 2 miles of storm-battered dunes at the northern end of the ...

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Head of U.S. Fish & Wildlife impressed on first visit to Pelican Island Refuge

The director of the federal agency in charge of Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge complimented the refuge’s wild ...

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Second major island beach repair project put on hold

Repairs to dunes and replacement of storm-eroded sand along north island beaches, initially slated to begin in November, ...

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Vero Beach man re-appointed to water management board

Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday announced the re-appointment of Vero Beach's Doug Bournique to the St. Johns River Water ...