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Students surf, splash, learn safety
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Indian River County's junior lifeguard program may be 21 years old, but it's as strong and as popular as ever, staff said. John Frazier, lifeguard captain, said he estimates that more than 2,000 students have participated in the ...
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Three Republicans to vie for District 80 seat
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By Jessica Tuggle jtuggle@hometownnewsol.com INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Aug. 24 primary election is coming up fast and the campaign trail is heating up as the summer progresses. Three Republicans are on the ballot for the Florida State House of Representatives District 80 seat, one of which is the incumbent, Rep. Debbie Mayfield. Art Argenio and...
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Food, fireworks to fill Fourth of July weekend
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By Jessica Tuggle jtuggle@hometownnewsol.com INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, there's an Independence Day weekend activity for you in Indian River County. The Substance Awareness Council of Indian River County will host the second annual "Compete to Defeat Drug Abuse" 5K run/walk in Sebastian on July 3. Registrat...
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More than 60 pounds of marijuana seized in grow house bust
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SEBASTIAN - A Sebastian woman accused of growing marijuana at her home is still in the Indian River County Jail with a $50,000 bond. Elaine P. Rogers, 54, 1786 Laconia St., Sebastian, was arrested and charged with cultivation of and trafficking in cannabis, or marijuana, and with being a fugitive from ...
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Oil spill unlikely to harm inlet
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By Jessica Tuggle jtuggle@hometownnewsol.com SEBASTIAN - The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to have little to no impact on the Sebastian Inlet, researchers said. The Sebastian City Council heard a report last week from the Sebastian Inlet District Commission on the anticipated impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill off the coas...
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Students study 'skeeters
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GIFFORD - About 20 sixth-grade students at the Gifford Youth Activities Center summer camp got up close and personal with what has been jokingly referred to as the official state bird: mosquitoes. While the bugs may have a bad reputati...
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