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Ohio Governor & Former Republican Presidential Candidate John Kasich To Visit Vero Beach Book Center

By Jill Roberts • May 23, 2017

John Kasich's new book, "Two Paths, America Divided Or United" describes the 2016 presidential race. Find out more about his visit to the Vero Beach Book Center by clicking HERE.

This is Paul Janensch with a Treasure Coast Essay about an honor bestowed on Indian River State College. It was named one of three finalists of distinction for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The winner was Lake Area Institute in Watertown, South Dakota. The other finalist was Broward College in Fort Lauderdale. IRSC will receive a $100,000 award for its achievements. One is extreme affordability. Another is making students ready for the next step. More than 90 percent of the graduates land jobs quickly or continue their education. I spend time on the campus

Mon May 22, 2017 ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

By Jon U. Bell • May 22, 2017

St. Lucie County Officials Plan For Emergency Response During A Hurricane

By Jill Roberts • May 19, 2017

Two armored vehicles owned by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office can be used as ambulances during storms.

Summer At The Norton

By Drew Mello • May 19, 2017

Drew Mello talks with Scott Bernarde, Director of Communications for the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach.

The Norton’s weekly Art After Dark series takes place on Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring gallery talks, art workshops, live music, happy hour, and an ever-changing schedule of activities.

For more information on the Norton Museum of Art click here:

Fire Safety Is Extra Important With Our Drought Conditions

By Jill Roberts • May 19, 2017

You can check the drought index for your county by clicking HERE.

You can report arson fires to the state by calling 1-800-342-5869. Find out how to keep your home safe from brush fires by clicking HERE.

Fri May 19, 2017 WAUPEE AND SHENANDOAH

By Jon U. Bell • May 19, 2017

Thu May 18, 2017 BERENICE'S HAIR

By Jon U. Bell • May 18, 2017

Wed May 17, 2017 THE BIG DIPPER, THE GREAT BEAR

By Jon U. Bell • May 17, 2017

You Can Join The Ride Of Silence In Vero Beach This Weekend To Honor Bicyclists Who Have Been Killed

By Jill Roberts • May 16, 2017

The ride begins at Riverside Park in Vero Beach at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. It will honor five people who have been killed while bicycling in Indian River County, among others. You can find out more about Vero Cycling, Inc. which is sponsoring the ride by clicking HERE. The Ride of Silence is an international event, you can find details by clicking HERE.

Tue May 16, 2017 ARCTURUS THE INTEROLOPER

By Jon U. Bell • May 16, 2017

Indian River County Law Enforcement Memorial

By Jill Roberts • May 15, 2017

Jill Roberts brings us an audio postcard from Monday's Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Rowing champs

By Paul Janensch • May 15, 2017

This is Paul Janensch with a Treasure Coast Essay about our state rowing champions. Four crews won state championships at the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association’s Sweeps regatta in Sarasota. Earning state championships were the boys pair from Vero Beach High School Rowing and the girls freshman four from Treasure Coast Rowing Club. Earning scholastic state championships – awarded to rowers from a high-school team – were the girls varsity-four from Vero Beach and the girls lightweight-eight from Sebastian River. In earlier competition, a boy rower from Vero Beach was named single-sc