Treasure Coast Newspapers: Indian River

Indian River Medical Center has laid off 42 employees, hospital officials said Friday. The cutbacks, which began last week, span all departments and positions ranging from managers to nurses.

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Thousands of used golf balls have made their way to military servicemen and women in Afghanistan, thanks to a collection point at the Vero Beach Country Club.

The opening of a new charter school drew 258 more students than projected from the district's public school this year, but district officials don't think it's enough of a loss to affect staffing.

The city's Utility Department loses about $2 million annually because of unpaid electric bills, and officials are considering whether to get tougher with customers during a tough economic climate.

A Palm Bay teen has improved from critical to fair condition two weeks after an accident on his all-terrain vehicle, a spokesman at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne said Friday.

Indian River County Supervisor of Elections Kay Clem defended the county's decision to continue to use Sequoia Voting Systems for the conversion to the state required optical scan system.

An 87-year-old woman told authorities her purse — with more than $1,000 in cash and several credit cards — was stolen, possibly as she shopped for groceries Wednesday.

Renovations to Humiston Park may not be completed until next summer because of delays in obtaining the necessary permits for the work.

The 10th annual "A Taste of the Treasure Coast," a culinary and wine tasting extravaganza, will be Feb. 5 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach.

Fourth Street will be closed Monday to all vehicle traffic just east of 66th Avenue.

Kody Best was charged with a right of way violation and having no driver's license. The Jeep driver was not charged.

On Thursday, she learned her credit cards had been used four times following her grocery trip at various stores.

Indian River Medical Center has begun layoffs, hospital officials said Friday. A hospital spokeswoman confirmed 42 hospital employees were laid off from the cutbacks made this week, but didn't indicate what types of employees were affected.

Closings and announcements to be aware of in Indian River County as they relate to Tropical Storm Hanna and Hurricane Ike.

Lamm has signed a 20-year lease with the Sexton family to operate The Patio on U.S. 1, a historic eatery that served as a hangout for Dodger fans as well as locals for more than half a century in Vero Beach.

"Exploration Station" is a program co-sponsored by the Educational Foundation and the Environmental Learning Center to help Indian River County students and parents design projects for the district-wide science fair that takes place on Jan. 31.

Larry Cannon’s family suspects his drug dealing may have led to his death, but investigators said they still lack evidence to name his killer.

Authorities said a butter knife turned out to be the tool a woman used to break into a man’s home and steal his cell phone.

“We’re kind of like family,” said Jane Wilson of Sebastian.