A 1-month-old child was found unresponsive Sunday in Sebastian.

Child In Sebastian Found Unresponsive, Transported to ER

April 3, 2017 Andy Hodges

SEBASTIAN – On Sunday, a house was taped off by the Sebastian Police Department on Schumann Drive after a child was found unresponsive. “Police and fire rescue responded, and child was transported to ER. Situation […]

Local film writers attract attention overseas with indie film The Wrong Lane.

Local Writers Take Indie Film ‘The Wrong Lane’ Overseas

March 31, 2017 Andy Hodges

SEBASTIAN – When local film writers Roy and Mary Myers-Garton started work on their indie film, “The Wrong Lane,” they never imaged that a popular entertainment magazine from England would take interest in it. “Mary […]

Percentage of driving deaths involving alcohol is 36 percent in Indian River County.

Indian River County Ranks #13 In Annual Florida Health

March 30, 2017 Scott Lee

VERO BEACH – The annual health rankings have been released that provide a revealing snapshot of how health is influenced by where we live, learn, work and play in Indian River County. The research was […]

A dog returns home with bullet wounds after being shot an Indian River County Sheriff's deputy.

Dog Shot By IRC Sheriff’s Deputy Returns Home

March 27, 2017 Andy Hodges

GIFFORD – A dog named Sandy returns home with bullet wounds after being shot by an Indian River County Sheriff’s deputy in Gifford. As previously reported by Sebastian Daily, the dog was shot in the […]

Indian River County Sheriff's deputy shoots dog in Gifford.

Dog Shot In Gifford By IRC Sheriff’s Deputy

March 25, 2017 Andy Hodges

GIFFORD – On Friday, an Indian River County Sheriff’s deputy shot a dog in Gifford while searching for a wanted person. “The deputy was parked in my yard trying to serve a warrant for someone […]

The United States Census Bureau names Sebastian and Vero Beach the 13th fastest-growing metro area.

Sebastian and Vero Beach Named 13th Fastest-Growing Area

March 23, 2017 Andy Hodges

SEBASTIAN – Sebastian and Vero Beach has been named the 13th fastest-growing metro area in the nation, according to the United States Census Bureau. Indian River County has seen a lot of growth from July […]

Boaters in Sebastian and Vero Beach are urged to watch for manatees.

Boaters Urged To Watch For Manatees Near Sebastian, Vero Beach

March 22, 2017 Andy Hodges

SEBASTIAN – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be on patrol in Florida’s waterways near Sebastian and Vero Beach to remind boaters of the seasonal manatee speed zones. For manatees, it is […]

Vero Beach residents woke up to a sailboat beached by the water near the Sebastian Inlet.

Sailboat Washes Ashore In Vero Beach Close To Sebastian Inlet

March 19, 2017 Andy Hodges

VERO BEACH – Here’s something you don’t see often in Vero Beach. A sailboat washed ashore last night and was spotted this morning on the Treasure Coast near the Sebastian Inlet. “A witness told us […]

Sebastian Police Department awards Officer of the Year.

Sebastian Police Awards Sergeant Timothy Wood as Officer of the Year

March 14, 2017 Andy Hodges

SEBASTIAN – Sergeant Timothy Wood (shown on the right in the image) has been selected as the Sebastian Police Department’s Officer of the year for 2016. Often Officer of the Year is bestowed on an […]

Vehicles are not allowed to park on the side of the road on Indian River Drive in Sebastian.

Sebastian Motorists Receive Parking Tickets On Indian River Drive

March 14, 2017 Andy Hodges

SEBASTIAN – Over the course of three months, there have been parking tickets issued to motorists who park near the sidewalk or the swales on Indian River Drive in Sebastian. Some of the patrons at […]