Andy Hodges

September 30, 2025

SEBASTIAN — Salvage crews have recovered more than 1,000 silver coins and five gold coins from the wreckage of the...

YouTube agrees to pay Donald Trump $24.5 million to settle lawsuit over post-Jan. 6 account suspension.

YouTube To Pay $24.5 Million To Settle Trump Lawsuit: Settlement Details Revealed

WASHINGTON — Google's YouTube has agreed to pay President Donald Trump $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit claiming the video-sharing...

Sebastian City Attorney Resigns, Citing New Opportunities

SEBASTIAN — City Attorney Jennifer Cockcroft announced her resignation at a Sebastian City Council meeting last week, effective Oct. 31....

Ian Lane and Southern Flavor will kickoff the Bluegrass Music Series in Vero Beach.

Vero Beach Heritage Center Kicks Off Free Bluegrass Concert Series

VERO BEACH — Music fans along Florida's Treasure Coast can look forward to a new season of live bluegrass performances,...

Indian River County libraries are hosting their 7th Annual Costume Swap, where residents can trade gently used Halloween costumes and accessories, reducing holiday costs and stress.

Indian River County Library Hosts 7th Annual Halloween Costume Swap

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Indian River County library system is gearing up for its 7th Annual Costume Swap, offering...

Marjorie A. Risska of Barefoot Bay, Florida – Obituary

On September 2, 2025, Marjorie A. Risska, aged 98, passed away peacefully at Pelican Landing Assisted Living in Sebastian, Florida....

Vero Beach officials put on notice by state auditors for second straight year over late financial report.

Vero Beach officials warned over late city audit for second year

VERO BEACH — City of Vero Beach officials have been put on notice by state auditors for the second straight...

A decade-long community-driven literacy campaign known as the Moonshot Moment has inspired a 10-episode documentary series by filmmakers.

Indian River County literacy effort inspires national 10-episode film series

SEBASTIAN — A local literacy advocate urged Sebastian city leaders Wednesday to take pride in Indian River County's growing national...

Tropical Cyclone Nine is forecast to bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and hazardous marine conditions to Sebastian and Vero Beach as it travels offshore past Florida. (Credit: NHC)

Tropical Depression Nine set to deliver rain, gusty winds to Sebastian, Vero Beach

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Tropical Depression Nine, churning in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, is forecast to bring heavy rainfall, gusty...

The Imani Milele Choir headlines a Vero Beach fundraising gala next week to support rural Ugandan medical clinics and youth programs. (Provided Photo)

Ugandan Children’s Choir to Perform at Vero Beach Fundraising Gala