Vero Beach News

When natural disasters strike, there isn't always enough time to wait for help. The Rock Bridge neighborhood in Vero Beach is ready if there is a hurricane or tornado.

The Friendship Caravan is comprised of ten Israel Scouts, ages 16 and 17, and two adult leaders.

In this photo made available by the Hunt family, Kaitlyn Hunt and her father Steve in Vero Beach, Fla., Monday May 20, 2013.

Dozens of supporters of Kaitlyn Hunt and the " Free Kate " crusade showed up outside of the Indian River Sheriff's Department during a press conference today.

2. One of Florida's 'Best Beach Bars' is on Clearwater Beach Check out the results of this online contest to find the "best beach bars" in Florida for 2013.

The lack of returning starters on defense has overshadowed what is perhaps the biggest need of the Vero Beach High School football team this spring.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. - Three injured pit bulls and a puppy suspected of being used in illegal dog fighting have been rescued, according to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office.

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com The Benevoloent and Protective Order of Elks is a nationwide organization whose members represent America's finest citizens who help each other to become better Americans and humanitarians.

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com - The Treasure Coast Community Health is Celebrating Women's Health Week with a health fair on May 16 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 1555 US Hwy 1 in the Indian River Plaza in Vero Beach.

Adult round robin play is an on-going program that attracts tennis players from the Vero Beach area.

Residents with older septic tanks might face new restrictions when replacing their systems, while new homes could be required to be on the city's sewer system.

Law enforcement agencies responded in force when a woman claimed a child had been snatched from her at gunpoint Friday, only learning later the story was made up.

According to the Employment Benefit Research Institute , 49% of Americans are either "not too confident" or "not at all confident" about achieving a comfortable retirement.

Jake Owen was second man out Saturday, May 11 on the Verizon Arena stage for Jason Aldean's Night Train Tour .

It appears as if it is going to be a quiet week this week in Vero Beach and all of its surrounding areas.

Botanical Gardens in Vero Beach knows how important moms are. That's why they are offering free admission to all mothers today with the purchase of one adult ticket.

BunchaBooks Book Club: Brackett Library, IRSC Mueller Campus, 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach, 5 p.m., Wednesdays.

Every year the post office collects food from their customers to help feed the needed.

Treasure Coast lawmakers have successfully made cases for speedier death row appeals, better protection for babies who survive abortions, fairer coverage for cancer patients and fewer drones buzzing overhead.

While most of the Blockbuster closings around the nation in recent years were initiated by corporate headquarters, this decision came from store owner Chas Averbook.