Indian River County News

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.

Crime scene photos show the trail of coins, drafting pencil parts, ammunition and medication that led Indian River County deputies to the burglary suspect.

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com The Indian River County Health Department has recently confirmed two adult cases of pertussis, a serious illness that could potentially affect anyone.

This story is contributed by a member of the Treasure Coast community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with TCPalm.com - Guardians For New Futures and the Indian River County Sheriff's Office have joined to offer the public a free seminar on Internet bullying on May 17.

Dance styles performed will include jazz, ballet, lyrical, modern, tap and hip hop.

Health officials in Indian River County are confirming two new cases of pertussis in adults.

Registration and coffee will begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by the workshop from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. There is no charge and the workshop is open to all nonprofit organizations.

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.

Leviticus Taylor smiles during his sentencing in March, 20, 2012 for escaping the Indian River County Jail in Oct.

A man who drove the getaway car after a Sebastian man was shot to death outside an apartment complex was not aware that a killing had taken place, his attorney said Monday as trial proceedings began in an Indian River County courtroom.

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.

One man was flown out and another person was taken to a local hospital for smoke inhalation after a Monday fire that destroyed a double-wide manufactured home, a St.

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

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.

The Sebastian Municipal Cemetery on U.S. 1 got a new life Wednesday when the City Council voted unanimously to purchase a 1.4-acre parcel just north of it to provide more burial space.

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.

A new sanitary sewer system on Davis Street between U.S. 1 and Indian River Drive in the riverfront district of Sebastian is on hold.

A paving project along County Road 512 over the next several months may cause some traffic delays for drivers heading in and out of Sebastian.

A Sunoco convenience store owner was charged Wednesday for selling synthetic marijuana, the Indian River County Sheriff's Office said.

APRIL 25-JUNE 14: Fourth Street between 58th and 66th avenues in Indian River County will be closed starting 7:30 a.m. April 25 as drainage structures are installed as part of a road improvement project.