Indian River County News

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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

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