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5 hrs ago | TCPalm

Open cell phone leads to man's arrest on I-95 in Indian River County

A domestic violence crime was carried out on four wheels at 90 mph through the Treasure Coast, but an open cell phone helped bring the attack to an end Friday, according to the St.

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Related Topix: St Lucie County, FL, St. Lucie, FL, Gifford, FL

6 hrs ago | Switched

Kaitlyn Hunt Refuses Plea Deal: Gay Teen Charged Over Underage Relationship Will Appear In Court

Kaitlyn Hunt, who faces felony charges over her relationship with another girl at her school, has refused a plea deal offered by the state attorney's office.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Family, Teenagers

8 hrs ago | WPTV Local News

FCAT results released

Across the Treasure Coast, at least 15 percent of each district's third graders are at risk for being retained, according to Florida Department of Education FCAT scores released today.

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Related Topix: St Lucie County, FL

9 hrs ago | The Guardian

US laws criminalizing sex between 18 and 14-year-olds are ridiculous | Nancy Goldstein

People are rightly outraged that a Florida young woman is charged with breaking the law for dating a 14-year-old girl Kaitlyn Hunt and her father Steve, who said: 'For my daughter's sexual preferences, she's getting two felony charges.' Photograph: AP Here's an inconvenient truth about the Kaitlyn Hunt case - the one in Florida where an 18-year-old ... (more)

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Related Topix: Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law

15 hrs ago | TCPalm

State lawmakers weigh in on Kaitlyn Hunt case

Opinions are mixed from some state legislators who represent parts of Indian River County, on whether the law being used to prosecute Kaitlyn Hunt is too harsh.

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Thu May 23, 2013

TCPalm

Bright Lights & Red Carpet - May 27, 2013

Opera lovers filled Grand Harbor's Clubhouse last month for Vero Beach Opera's AMICI Society Spring Luncheon.

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Related Topix: Arts, Opera, Vero Beach, FL

AM 1320 and 1450 The Dove

Mother of Fla. teen charged over same-sex underage relationship speaks out

Kaitlyn Hunt's mother, Kelley Hunt-Smith, tells WJNO that her daughter wants to become a pediatric nurse, and if she was to accept the plea deal offered up by prosecutors, Kaitlyn could kiss that dream goodbye.

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Related Topix: ACLU, Sebastian, FL, Gay/Lesbian

TCPalm

Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River: This Picatso is quite creative

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com Picatso is a real masterpiece! Come by The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County and say "hello" to this kitty with the colorful personality! - My name is Picatso and I'm a 6-month-old male Domestic shorthair ... (more)

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Related Topix: Vero Beach, FL

TCPalm

Helping People Succeed Foundation, Inc. presents White Shirt Night June 15, 2013

Photo by Bob Dobens Photography Showing off aprons, napkins, T-shirts and a jacket are White Shirt Night committee members artist Ginny Jones, Rob Gluckman, Nita Denton, Amy Galante, Sandra Ragl, Lynn Austin and White Shirt Night event chair Carolyn Timmann.

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Related Topix: St. Lucie, FL, Okeechobee County, FL, Hobe Sound, FL

TCPalm

Local traffic: Southbound Bayshore in Port St. Lucie closed this morning

MAY 23: Southbound lanes on Bayshore Boulevard south south of the Crosstown Parkway remain closed this morning and are not expected to reopen before this morning's rush hour.

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Related Topix: St. Lucie, FL, Port St. Lucie, FL

TCPalm

'Strike Out Child Abuse' bowling tourney a big success

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com - Nearly 100 bowlers gathered to "Strike Out Child Abuse" -- bowling benefit for the Hibiscus Children's Center in Indian River County.

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Wed May 22, 2013

TCPalm

Dr. Jack McAfee honored with Book of Golden Deeds by Exchange Club

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com Dr.

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Related Topix: Vero Beach, FL, North Park University, Northwestern University, University of Florida, Education Etc.

TheBlaze.com

Anti-Gay Bias or Fair Punishment? New Details Emerge About High...

Over the past few days, news surrounding the charges that have been brought against Kaitlyn Hunt, 18, has spread quickly, with emotional responses ringing out from all sides.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, Vero Beach, FL, Criminal Defense Law, Law

TCPalm

More than 140,000 sign online petition suporting Sebastian teen Kaitlyn Hunt

Since late last week, an online petition on Change.org by Sebastian teen Kaitlyn Hunt's father on her behalf has been signed by 146,654 people as of early this afternoon.

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Related Topix: Sebastian, FL, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

Hometown News

Students cycle to school

Sebastian Elementary School in Sebastian was the only school in Indian River County and one of 57 in the state to formally participate in the inaugural national bicycle safety emphasis day, a press release from the school district said.

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Related Topix: Sebastian, FL, Education Etc.

Tue May 21, 2013

WPTV Local News

Neighborhood trained for disaster

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.

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Related Topix: Vero Beach, FL

TCPalm

Gator Club awards record scholarships

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com The recipients of the Treasure Coast Gator Club scholarships with Anthony Guettler, Club president; Danita Nais, Executive Director of the UF Alumni Association; and Jeremy Foley, UF Athletic Director.

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Related Topix: University of Florida, 9, St Lucie County, FL

Broward-Palm Beach

Kaitlyn Hunt's Charges Will Not Be Dropped, Florida State Attorney Says

Florida state attorney Bruce Colton says the charges against Kaitlyn Hunt, the Sebastian River High School student who was arrested on charges of "lewd and lascivious battery of a child 12 to 16 years old" because of her same-sex relationship with a fellow student, will not be dropped .

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian

WFTV Orlando

Police arrest two men suspected of robbing Brevard Co. Walmart, Target

Investigators in west Melbourne arrested two men they said ripped off big-ticket items from local stores.

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Related Topix: Port St. Lucie, FL

Mon May 20, 2013

Examiner.com

Kaitlyn Hunt 'free Kate' supporters: Kelly Osbourne, Evan Rachel Wood, Anne Rice

Kaitlyn Hunt has thousands of supporters worldwide, including several celebrities.

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Related Topix: Anonymous, Pop/Rock