Vero Beach

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Leaps into Vero Beach

Experienced Husband-and-Wife Restaurant Duo Continue Expansion of Florida’s Favorite Italian Ice Concept Vero Beach (-) Orlando-based Jeremiah’s Italian Ice will soon be scooping up its iconic frozen treats in Vero Beach with…

October 22, 2022

Vero Beach Woman Sentenced To Over 10 Years For Possessing More Than 500 Grams Of Methamphetamine

Orlando Florida –U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Amanda Gailene Paul (38, Vero Beach) to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute…

December 16, 2021

Suspect charged after shooting at Vero Beach hookah bar

VERO BEACH, FL – Police have made an arrest in a Friday night shooting at a Vero Beach hookah bar. The Indian River Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement: At approximately 0200…

November 6, 2021

Wanted Vero Beach sex offender captured

VERO BEACH, FL – On October 14, 2021, the Vero Beach Police Department issued a be-on-the-look-out reference Thomas Melton. Melton had an active warrant for violation of an injunction for protection. Melton…

October 27, 2021

Vero Beach Drug Dealer gets 9 years in prison

Miami, Florida – Today, a South Florida federal district judge sentenced a Vero Beach drug dealer who drove around town with fentanyl, a loaded semi-automatic firearm, and tens of thousands of dollars…

October 5, 2021

Vero Beach man wins $1,000 a week for life in Florida lottery

VERO BEACH, FL – The Florida Lottery announces that Rodolfo Martinez, 45, of Vero Beach, claimed a top prize from the $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE Scratch-Off game at the West Palm Beach District…

August 21, 2021

Shark attacks man near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

VERO BEACH, FL – On Thursday, a 54-year-old man was alert and stable after a shark bit him in the leg while he was swimming in the ocean near Disney’s Vero Beach…

May 1, 2021

Six dogs rescued from unhealthy conditions after Vero Beach drug bust

VERO BEACH, FL – A controlled drug buy by the Indian River County Special Investigation Section (SIS) netted the arrest of three people on drug-related charges and one person on multiple animal-related…

April 11, 2021

Fight broke out in Vero Beach Little Caesars after woman didn’t get her refund

VERO BEACH, FL – On Saturday, a customer of the Little Caesar’s Pizza restaurant in Vero Beach became irate after never receiving a refund for an order she canceled because she claimed…

March 3, 2021

Vero Beach man stole $40 million through defrauding brokerage firms

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced David John Ridling (58, Vero Beach) to 15 years in federal prison for devising and executing a fraud scheme that resulted…

February 25, 2021

Vero Beach woman ran over bicyclist, kept going, according to police

VERO BEACH, FL – A 19-year-old woman struck a bicyclist while driving her car in Vero Beach and kept going, but the Indian River Sheriff’s Office was able to charge her when…

February 23, 2021

Police say creepy guy at Vero Beach Walmart “Had Obvious Erection”

VERO BEACH, FL – Walmart is definitely the capital of strange America, but what happened at the Vero Beach Walmart this week was strange, even by Walmart standards. Police were called to…

February 19, 2021

Vero Beach man threw full cup of water at store manager who asked him to wear face mask

VERO BEACH, FL – A Vero Beach man said it was only a “light throw” when he threw a cup of water at a store manager who wanted him to wear his…

January 13, 2021

Vero Beach woman awakes to broken windows from overnight gunshots

VERO BEACH, FL – A Vero Beach woman woke up to find her sliding glass doors and sun room window had been shot out by stray bullets. The Indian River County Sheriff’s…

January 5, 2021

South Carolina man on probation caught with meth, AK-47 in Vero Beach

VERO BEACH, FL – A South Carolina man was arrested in Vero Beach by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, officers were responding to a suspicious vehicle which lead…

January 4, 2021

Two teens charged for shooting guns in Vero Beach apartment complex on New Years Eve

VERO BEACH, FL – Two Vero Beach teens are in custody after putting on their own New Years Eve fireworks show, with guns aimed at apartment units here. The Indian River County…

January 1, 2021

Police report missing child in Vero Beach

VERO BEACH, FL – The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Joann Hardin. Joann was last seen on December 9, 2020, at 3:30 PM in the 8700 block of…

December 10, 2020

The Wildwoods Host 14th Annual Tattoo Beach Bash

WILDWOOD, N.J. — The 14th Annual Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash, presented by Rebel Image Tattoo and Villain Arts, will be held from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11 inside the Wildwoods…

July 25, 2024

Tattoo Beach Bash Coming to the Jersey Shore in August

Submitted by Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt The Wildwoods, NJ – The 12th Annual Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash, presented by Rebel Image Tattoo and Villain Arts, takes place Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14…

July 29, 2022

Panama City Beach Man Charged for Premeditated Double Murder

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced today the arrest of Quantavious Dion Burns, age 18, of Verona St., Panama City Beach. Burns was arrested on January 29,…

February 2, 2021

Three Indian River County residents sentenced to prison for drug trafficking

MIAMI – Three Indian River County, Florida residents were sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking crimes, following a long-term drug trafficking investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Indian…

November 15, 2023

Tropical Storm Nicole lashes Florida, downing power lines and killing two

By Brian Ellsworth and Rich McKay MIAMI (Reuters) -Tropical Storm Nicole swept across Florida on Thursday, weakening but still carrying a powerful punch with a mix of heavy rains and fierce winds…

November 11, 2022

Top 100 Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in America for 2021

New top 100 list recognizes local eateries with outdoor seating that stand out and define their neighborhoods Eating local isn’t just about ingredients; it’s also about the restaurants in your community that…

October 22, 2022

Atlantic City Child Luring Operation Nets 17 Men Preying Upon Children Online

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A child luring operation conducted by concerned citizen groups who reported their findings to the Atlantic City Police Department ended with the arrests of 17 men for attempting…

August 2, 2022

South Florida Resident Sentenced to 30 Months for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft After a String of USPS Collection Box Burglaries

Miami, Florida – A Palm Beach resident who altered and cashed personal checks, which victims reported as stolen from U.S. Postal Service (“USPS”) drop boxes, was sentenced to 30 months in federal…

June 24, 2022