Janet Begley
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Sebastian OKs new Waste Management contract with 35% rate hike, 50% service cut
With universal, mandatory service, every household will get weekly collection → Read More
Another annexation could bring new neighborhood east of Sebastian River High School
The City Council last month already approved changing land-use designation of the 40 acres to rural residential use. → Read More
POW/MIA monument unveiled in Sebastian's Riverview Park
More than 80,000 Americans have been declared Prisoners of War/ Missing In Action since World War I → Read More
New annexation agreement brings vote closer; Sebastian City Council to decide Feb. 8
It’s the second agreement presented to the public, and is similar to the Nov. 23 version. → Read More
A clean sweep: Indian River Shores voters pass all 11 proposed charter amendments
The charter changes are to be adopted by the Town Council and incorporated into the Town Charter. → Read More
New Indian River County Hospital District trustees eye efficient spending, wellness services
There will be three new trustees sworn in for the Indian River County Hospital District in the new year, bringing the total number of trustees to seven. → Read More
Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will headline Vero Beach Prayer Breakfast in 2023
Tebow is passionate about his work with the Tim Tebow Foundation, whose mission is to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day → Read More
Sebastian City Council delays huge annexation until December to gather input for agreement
Officials don't acknowledge second request from environmental groups for a master plan before annexation vote is taken. → Read More
Two Indian River County mayors won't seek reelection; two Gilliamses are running in Sebastian
The qualifying period ended Friday for city council candidates in Fellsmere, Sebastian and Vero Beach. → Read More
Damien Gilliams is back on the Sebastian ballot two years after recall vote ousted him
State law allows Damien Herman Gilliams to run again for the City Council since the Nov. 8 election will be more than two years from his recall. → Read More
Indian River Shores Town Councilman Hendricks resigns, vacancy to be filled by appointment
The appointed replacement will serve until the next general election in November, 2024. → Read More
School supplies and food giveaway hosted by Operation Hope in Fellsmere
Children can select backpacks already filled with backpacks, pencils and more at Operation Hope, while parents can receive food. → Read More
New projects rising as part of Indian River County's Jones Pier Conservation Area
Jones Pier was once used to transport citrus from Orchid Island to the mainland. → Read More
Fellsmere Volunteer Medical Clinic opens twice weekly at Operation Hope to help needy adults
The clinic has two exam rooms and a waiting room, and includes a part-time nurse and appointment secretary, who volunteer their time. → Read More
Raucous roosters won't face regulations after Sebastian City Council rejects new rules
Councilman Ed Dodd called the proposed ordinance "the great rooster debate of Sebastian." → Read More
Former Vero Beach councilman Jack Capra, a Purple Heart recipient, dies in Tallahassee at age 56
After serving as City Councilman in Vero Beach, Capra moved to Tallahassee to work for the state of Florida at the Department of Elder Affairs. → Read More
Jury finds former Sebastian councilman, son not guilty of falsely reporting crime to police
The two-day misdemeanor trial started Wednesday. The two men were arrested in June 2021. → Read More
Does your dog have a tag? Dog licenses now required to roam free on Orchid beaches
Cost for the dog license is $50 annually; renewal is $20 for residents and non-residents. → Read More
Indian River tourism group recommends 7 organizations to split $1.9 million in bed taxes
Rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian River County tourism is up almost 40% over last year. → Read More
Three candidates, but there will be no local election in Orchid this November. Here's why
The new Orchid Town Council will include current Mayor Bob Gibbons and newcomers James Raphalian and John Heanue. → Read More