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Published September 17‘The Voice’ Finalist Kenzie Wheeler Headlines Concert In Vero Beach
Becoming a finalist in Season 20 of NBC’s The Voice in 2021 put Kenzie Wheeler on the map as an up-and-coming American country music singer/ songwriter. Wheeler calls Dover his home, but he is now most well-known for his country music roots, heartfelt performances and stage…
Sebastian Daily
Published September 06Jewel of the Seas FREE Food Ranked: Windjammer vs MDR
Watch the full video review ▶ Watch on YouTube 4:27 video • Originally published on Cruisers Choice Jewel of the Seas has 4 free places to eat — but one […]
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Published September 06Sebastian man held without bond after Periwinkle Drive attack; victim airlifted
SEBASTIAN — A 36-year-old Sebastian man is being held without bond after police said he attacked a 44-year-old man with a weapon Friday night, leaving the victim with injuries serious […]
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Published September 05Vero Beach mother arrested after children removed in sex abuse case, sheriff’s office says
VERO BEACH — A 28-year-old Vero Beach woman was arrested Thursday after detectives removed her two young children from her home during a multi-state child sexual abuse investigation, the Indian […]
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Published September 04Brightline train kills woman near Sebastian Walmart
SEBASTIAN — A 63-year-old woman died after a northbound Brightline train struck her late Wednesday near the Walmart on U.S. 1, the Sebastian Police Department said in a statement. The […]
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Published September 04Sebastian River High School Football: Luzader, White named Players of the Week
SEBASTIAN — The Sebastian River High School football team is celebrating Ryder Luzader and Antoine White as its Players of the Week. These athletes have earned the title of Players […]
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Published September 03Sebastian-area Venues Host Live Music & Events Friday through Labor Day
Sebastian-area bars, restaurants and outdoor venues will host live music and other events from Friday, Sept. 4, through Labor Day. Much of the outdoor schedule is concentrated at Capt. Hiram’s […]
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Published September 03Vero Beach man held on $1 million bond in explicit AI-image case
VERO BEACH — A 37-year-old Vero Beach man is being held on $1 million bond after police said he created and shared sexually explicit images of women that were generated […]
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Published September 02Fellsmere man jailed after woman slashed with machete
FELLSMERE — A 36-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after he slashed a woman several times with a machete inside a South Cypress Street home, then fled on a bicycle, Fellsmere […]
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Published September 02Indie film ‘The Joke Is on You’ wraps Sebastian shoot
SEBASTIAN — Production has wrapped in Sebastian on the independent comedy “The Joke Is on You,” and the project is now in post-production with a release planned for early 2027. […]
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Published September 02New IRCSO corrections assistant killed in I-95 crash involving alligator
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A newly hired civilian corrections assistant with the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office was killed late Sunday on Interstate 95 after a crash that started when […]
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Published September 02Indian River Schools: No known threat after alert on viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ post
VERO BEACH — The School District of Indian River County said Tuesday there is no known threat to local campuses after the Florida Department of Education’s Office of Safe Schools […]