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Bishops at ordination, from left: The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey of Clifton; The Right Rev.

Jack McAfee and his wife, Esther, of Vero Beach, walk through a line of decorated palms while attending Holidays at McKee in 2012.

Country-radio fixture Jake Owen takes his barefoot-beefcake-surf-bum-slacker role to heart, like only an ex-wakeboarder from Vero Beach, Florida, could: " Laaaaid back," as he inhales, Snoop-style, in the tentatively rap-cadenced "Beachin'," which also mentions a reggae band and the koozie in his hand.

The Marine Corps Band New Orleans is getting in the holiday spirit. They performed "Joy to the World" on the News with a Twist Stage and are performing several concerts in the New Orleans area that are free and open to the public.

Dr. Jeanne Charnas, Vero Beach, was one of several board-certified emergency room physicians who left Indian River Medical Center Dec. 1 when it prematurely ended its contract with Emergency Physician Hospital administration stated they hoped to retain most of their Emergency Department physicians, but unfortunately, most were not willing to stay ... (more)

Edward White, Vero Beach, is a past chair of the Indian River County Democratic Executive Committee.

Spectators watch the manger scene at the annual living nativity walk-through display in December 2010 at Indian River Presbyterian Church in Fort Pierce.

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com Members of the Vero Beach Recreation Department's Aerial Antics Youth Circus perform in the 2012 Holiday Drama at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center.

On its third album, the globe's biggest boy band ramps up its ambition, and the results are impressive.

Highland Drive & U.S. 1, Vero Beach, 8:48 a.m.: A crash with injuries was reported to the FHP, according to its website.

Willi Miller, Scripps Howard columnist and radio personality, will review "Bringing Adam Home: The Abduction That Changed America" by Les Standiford with Det.

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com - Just in time for holiday gift giving and for only one day on December 14, the John Michael Matthews Fine Jewelry showroom, at 645 Beachland Boulevard in Vero Beach, will be decked out with elegant and timeless jewelry from ... (more)

Hundreds gathered at the Vero Beach Holiday Rec Party cheered Friday night as a fleet of boats decorated in colorful lights passed by the shoreline of Royal Palm Pointe during the 8th Annual Vero Beach Christmas Boat Parade.

Federal officials said Friday a Fort Pierce man stole someone's identity and credentials to get jobs at two Treasure Coast hospitals.

Ruby red grapefruit and navel oranges are the colors and scents of the holiday season and thanks to generous citrus growers and packers, nonprofits from all over the county can benefit from citrus sales.

Puchstein Promotions, long recognized as Florida's leading producer of outstanding Antique Events, is proud to announce the latest addition to their list of highly successful shows.

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com - The Republican Women Aware, Inc. of Indian River County will be presenting a spectacular Designer Showcase in Grand Harbor on Dec. 7-8.

The Vero Beach Elks Lodge #1774 is hosting the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Dec. 14 at The Witt Gymnasium, Vero Beach High School , 1707 16th St. The age groups will be determined by their age as of April 1, 2014.

Every December, a crowd of about 50 gathers to welcome the holiday season by singing Christmas carols at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Sebastian.