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GHO Homes a new leader in island construction

GHO Homes, long known for its mainland subdivisions, is suddenly building more new houses than any other developer ...

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Legal disputes over water-sewer utilities are moving into the mediation phase

While the City of Vero Beach moves forward with a water-sewer rate study aimed at establishing a “one ...

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Sebastian Inlet bridge set to be replaced in 2026

The 57-year-old bridge spanning the Sebastian Inlet to link the Brevard and Indian River barrier islands is set ...

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Backlog of felony criminal cases becoming a crisis

The unforeseen suspension of jury trials for seven months due to COVID-19, plus several other factors, has turned ...

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Hospital settles huge malpractice suit with family

On the eve of a scheduled all-day hearing, attorneys for Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and the family ...

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Riverfront home prices on island soar to record levels

Just as a rising tide lifts all boats, the recent dramatic surge in prices of oceanfront homes on ...

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Driver charged with DUI after striking two seniors leaving Christmas parade

Two island residents in their 90s attending the Ocean Drive Christmas parade were rushed to Lawnwood Medical Center ...

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COVID-19 remains low in schools here after Thanksgiving break

Local public school students and employees largely avoided COVID-19 last week despite Thanksgiving travel and gatherings. Four students ...

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School Board will save $132,000 annually by switching law firms

The School Board anticipates saving $132,000 per year by retaining the Sniffen & Spellman P.A. law firm, making ...

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Orchid on verge of naming town manager?

More than three months after Noah Powers’ surprise announcement in August that he’d be stepping down as town ...

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Evidence challenged in Spencer murder case

As 20-year-old Elisha Martin sits in an Indian River County jail cell awaiting trial on first-degree murder for ...

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Brackett enters race for seat in Florida House

Vero Beach Mayor Robbie Brackett is running for the Florida House of Representatives seat currently held by local ...