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Student gives back to elementary school
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FELLSMERE - Brenda Ramos is pursuing a bachelor's degree in mathematics at Indian River State College, yet each week she finds herself doing basic fractions. Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and simplifying; equation after equation she works on, but not on her o...
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Academy ranked No. 1 in the nation
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Although the topic of law enforcement and criminal justice is sometimes grim, an Indian River County Sheriff's Office sergeant added some humor during a presentation last week to the members of a citizen's academy. When asked if there's a spot in the Indian River County jail to put i...
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Transitioning schools start to move
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The school year is nearly through, but several classrooms in the district are on the move. Library books from the Osceola Magnet School media center have been moved to the former Thompson Lifelong Learning Center and the big move is scheduled ...
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Needs more speed
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Carlton Mark, left, and Eva Moral of Freedom 7 Elementary School squared off against each other in a sailboat race at the second annual Children's Day festival at Operation Hope in Fellsmere Saturday, May 5. Twice a year, Freedom 7 Elementary School helps Operation Hope with donations such as food, clothing and ...
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Fun at the festival
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Diego Rangle, 2, of Fellsmere, shoots and scores at the second annual Children's Day festival at Operation Hope Saturday, May 5....
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Volunteer assembly drill to benefit homeless and their pets
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - This weekend, some homeless critters will be a little healthier, thanks to free vaccinations from a local animal shelter. The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County is stepping up to participate in the inaugural "Community Impact Gateway: Neighbors Helping Neighbor...
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Tax collector candidate wants to cut back on department costs
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - A longtime businessman and former county commissioner is making his case to be the next Indian River County tax collector. Tom Lowther is one of two tax collector candidates who have stepped forward to challenge incumbent Carole Jean Jordan this election cycle so far. Candidates h...
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Bark park to get people potties
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SEBASTIAN - The Sebastian City Council unanimously approved increasing funding for a dog park improvement project to $100,000 for bathroom construction. The popular Sebastian city dog park, or the Bark Park, is being improved with recreation impact fee...
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