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PALATKA, Fla. (IRN) — On August 23, 2023 the St. Johns River Water Management District embarked on a strategic 5,183-acre prescribed burn at the Fellsmere Water Management Area in Indian River County today. The objective of this controlled blaze is twofold: to alleviate the potential threat of perilous wildfires and to enhance the ecological integrity […]

Indian River County Resident Ryan Butler (R-Indian River County) has been appointed as Clerk of the Court & Comptroller for Indian River County by Governor Ron DeSantis, replacing retiring Clerk of the Court Jeffrey Smith (R-Indian River County). Butler was appointed on June 9th, 2023, with the appointment taking effect on July 1st, 2023. “I […]

The Hispanic Republicans of Indian River held a very successful Cinco de Mayo event on May 4th, 2023 at the Heritage Center in the City of Vero Beach. Republican Executive Committee of Indian River County Chairman Rev. Dr. John Vacchiano (R-Sebastian) gave a power opening invocation. Edwin Saro did a fantastic job singing the national […]

Real America’s Voice Anchor Ed Henry interviewed various Indian River County Republicans at Pointe West Country Club on March 25th, 2023. Henry was at Pointe West as a part of an event with the Vero Beach Republican Women Federated. The interviews were done as a part of a larger livestream event for former President Donald […]

Ed Henry, chief anchor at Real America’s Voice and former White House correspondent for Fox News, is set to broadcast live from the Pointe West Club House in Vero Beach on Saturday, March 25 from 3-5pm. The event is hosted by the Vero Beach Republican Women, Federated club, and Henry will be interviewing local residents […]

VERO BEACH, Fla. — The Vero Beach Police Department has released a press statement informing the public of multiple railroad crossing closures that will be taking place in the area. According to the statement, the closures will affect three crossings located at 23rd St, 14th Ave, and 26th St, as construction work is carried out […]

Vero Beach, Florida – A recent investigation conducted by the Vero Beach Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit into the sale of narcotics led to the arrest of Gary Ritto, who was charged with multiple drug-related offenses. In March 2023, investigators conducted a controlled purchase of cocaine from Mr. Ritto, which was later tested and found […]

Local Residents Lori Baker and Sheila Matthews are demanding the return of contributions from a fundraiser for James O’Keefe and Project Veritas held in December 2022 here in Indian River County, Florida. The demand comes as O’Keefe has been stripped of his power by Project Veritas’s board due to various unfounded allegations against him, that […]

Moms for Liberty – Indian River, FL announced on February 3rd, 2023, they had filed a complaint with the School District of Indian River County against School Board Vice Chairman Teri Barenborg. The complaint alleges Barenborg violated School Policy PO-1129(C)) which says “no employee, officer, or agent shall make use of materials, equipment, or facilities […]

Recovery advocate George Colon is asking all Indian River County Residents to attend the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Meeting on January 31st, 2023. Colon is asking residents to speak during public input and ask the County Commissioners to vote to create an ordinance to allow the creation of a Sober Home Registry. […]