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Body found south of Sebastian Inlet, deputies say

Sebastian · Sebastian

Body found south of Sebastian Inlet, deputies say

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A man found with a fatal gunshot wound Wednesday south of the Sebastian Inlet State Park likely died from a self-inflicted injury, deputies said. The man was in his 40s and from Santa Rosa County, according to Capt. Joe Abollo, a spokesperson for the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. “While the medical examiner will make the final ruling, all indications point to it being a suicide,” said Lt. Kevin Jaworski, another spo…Read Article

Police ID man struck, killed by Brightline train in Sebastian

Sebastian · Sebastian

Police ID man struck, killed by Brightline train in Sebastian

SEBASTIAN — Police released the identity of a 69-year-old Sebastian man who was fatally struck by a Brightline train last week. The man was named as Dennis James Pollard, of the 6500 block of 114th Lane, according to an incident report. There were no reported injuries involving passengers or crew members on the northbound train, said Deputy Chief Tim Wood, a spokesperson for the Sebastian Police Department. Police responded to reports of a train…Read Article

IV nutrition therapy trend is having a moment, but is it effective?

Instagram · Sebastian

IV nutrition therapy trend is having a moment, but is it effective?

From celebrity Instagram stories to local wellness spas, IV nutrition therapy is having a moment. Promising everything from improved energy and glowing skin to boosted immunity and hangover cures, IV drips filled with vitamins and minerals are now available at clinics, mobile units and even in people’s homes. But is this trend backed by science – or are patients simply pouring money down the drain? While the verdict is mixed, it seems the proced…Read Article

Man fatally struck by Brightline train in Sebastian

SEBASTIAN — A 69-year-old Sebastian man was struck and killed by a Brightline train late Wednesday, said police Deputy Chief Tim Wood, a spokesperson for the Sebastian Police Department. The name of the man, who was a pedestrian, was not publicly released. “Next of kin has been notified,” Wood said. “We are not releasing the name at this time.” The collision happened about 11:30 p.m. about a quarter mile north of Main Street. The man was taken b…Sebastian · Sebastian Read Article

Treasure Coast Girls Coalition Receives United Way Grant to Expand Educational Access for Girls in North County

Sebastian, FL — May 27, 2025 — Treasure Coast Girls Coalition (TCGC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from United Way of Indian River County to support its year-round STEAM, digital literacy, and emotional intelligence programming for girls ages 9–18. This vital investment will help mobilize much-needed resources for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families in historically underserved communities throu…Sebastian · Sebastian Read Article

Police K9s to compete in Sebastian

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2,4,6,8 — Who do we appreciate?

SEBASTIAN — On May 17, the Pro Sports Cheerleaders hosted a vibrant Cheerleaders Showcase at the Barber Street Sports Complex, welcoming family, friends, and the public to enjoy an evening of spirited performances.Sebastian · Sebastian Read Article

SRHS seniors, lifeguards attempted rescue on drowning classmate Calvin Deshawn Peart, 18

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Several students, including those trained as lifeguards, brought the 18-year-old from the rough surf to shore to perform CPR until first responders arrived.Sebastian · Sebastian Read Article

Memorial planned Saturday for SRHS student who drowned at beach

SEBASTIAN — Family, friends, students, teachers and staff will gather Saturday at Sebastian River High School to remember the life of a student and well-respected band member who drowned at the beach on Friday. The event is open to the public. “Please join us in the courtyard as we come together to honor and remember our beloved classmate and cherished member of the Shark family,” Sebastian River High School officials said in a statement. The me…Sebastian · Sebastian Read Article

Orlando Health adds 28 to Sebastian staff

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital has filled a number of vacant positions by picking up 28 employees from a Brevard hospital that its parent company also acquired as part of the $439 million deal that brought Orlando Health to Indian River County last fall. The employees were among 900 impacted when Orlando Health decided following the three-hospital purchase that the 84-year-old Central Brevard facility formerly known as Wuesthoff Medical…Sebastian · Sebastian Read Article

Florida’s political shift from purple to deep red

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Florida used to be an eastern political version of Nevada. Now it is a southern political version of Idaho. Florida once was regarded as the prototypical swing state, much like Nevada, which voted Republican six times in the past dozen presidential elections and went Democratic six times in the same period. Now it more nearly resembles Idaho, which voted Republican in 18 of the last 19 elections. For a time, in the period between 1992 and 2012, …Sebastian · Sebastian See the Story

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