Indian River Charter High School Celebrates 25 Years. Indian River Charter High School is today: the only “A” High School in Indian River County. IRCHS, or “Charter” as most of its students and staff call it, is most notably known for its visual and performing arts programs, but has always kept a strong focus on … Continue reading 25 Years of Premier Academics and Astounding Arts.
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School District of Indian River County, FL Earns a District Grade of A. Highest on Treasure Coast.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EARNS DISTRICT GRADE OF AN “A” AND RANKS HIGHEST ON THE TREASURE COAST. Vero Beach, FL, December 12, 2023– Yesterday, the Florida Department of Education released district and school grades based upon the 2022-2023 school year. The School District of Indian River County has earned a district grade of an … Continue reading School District of Indian River County, FL Earns a District Grade of A. Highest on Treasure Coast.
The Motivational Edge Opens Cutting-Edge Youth Development Center in Vero Beach, Florida.
Miami Based The Motivational Edge has opened a cutting-edge youth development center in Vero Beach, Indian River County, FL. The center will provide a safe and inspiring space for young individuals to explore their artistic passions. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated classrooms, art studios, performance spaces, and technology resources, the center will allow The Motivational Edge to reach … Continue reading The Motivational Edge Opens Cutting-Edge Youth Development Center in Vero Beach, Florida.
Publication of Scholarly Articles. The Young Journalist.
FROM: Ashlee Kerr, Publisher tyjpublisher@gmail.com Liberty Magnet Elementary, Vero Beach We have recently published 72 articles by The Young Journalist's (TYJ) third, fourth and fifth grade students. There are 10 copies of 350 remaining. If you haven’t seen the students’ amazing work, be sure to reach out for a copy! TYJ student’s articles were written … Continue reading Publication of Scholarly Articles. The Young Journalist.
$ 320,000 Brian Burkeen Tire Fraud: A Look Back
Brian Burkeen kisses his wife, Ginger, during a break before sentencing. Two years and a month ago, July 16, 2020, Brian Burkeen, the former assistant chief of Indian River County’s Emergency Department was convicted of stealing more than 1,400 tires; sentenced to 12 years in prison. His scam began in January 2012, he retired on February 9, 2018, was … Continue reading $ 320,000 Brian Burkeen Tire Fraud: A Look Back
Without Parental Consent, Florida Minors 13 Years or Older May Seek Out and Receive Mental Health Services
The MHA's mission is to provide immediate access with no barriers to mental health care. "It's Okay to Get Help!" The 2021 Florida StatutesTitle XXIXPUBLIC HEALTH Chapter 394 MENTAL HEALTH View Entire Chapter 394.4784 Minors; access to outpatient crisis intervention services and treatment.—For the purposes of this section, the disability of nonage is removed for any … Continue reading Without Parental Consent, Florida Minors 13 Years or Older May Seek Out and Receive Mental Health Services
OP ED: VERO BEACH, FL MARINA EXPANSION PROJECT – FOLLOW THE MONEY!!!
By Len Markir Mayor Brackett informed me yesterday that I have been incorrect regarding how much money is remaining from the money received from Florida Power and Light for 3 Corners. I appreciate his assistance in providing the current remainder of those proceeds in the General Fund of approx $21 MILLION Dollars. I wish to … Continue reading OP ED: VERO BEACH, FL MARINA EXPANSION PROJECT – FOLLOW THE MONEY!!!
Green Your Yard – Plant a Forest, With Free Trees
The Indian River County Pelican Audubon Society has 1,000 new trees ready to plant this week! “Green” your yard, plant a forest in your backyard, and replace grass to save water, and not use chemicals or fertilizers, as native plants can grow on their own, once started! Please go and get a free tree … Continue reading Green Your Yard – Plant a Forest, With Free Trees
Black Lives Matter in Third Grade Too… [Indian River County, FL.]
In the charts below look at the disparity between black and white third grade pass rates for the School District of Indian River County's Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) English Language Arts (ELA) testing. In 2015, 66.2% of white students passed compared to 30.7% of black students. In 2019, 70.2% of white students passed compared to … Continue reading Black Lives Matter in Third Grade Too… [Indian River County, FL.]
Virgin Trains: “If I was Nuveen (who has been reported as owning over $600 million of their bonds), I would be getting very nervous.”
Robert Auwaerter wrote in an inter-office email on July 20, 2019, "If I was Nuveen (who has been reported as to owning over $600 million of their bonds) I would be getting very nervous. If Nuveen starts unloading any of their position the Street will pull away very fast and bond prices will plummet." … Continue reading Virgin Trains: “If I was Nuveen (who has been reported as owning over $600 million of their bonds), I would be getting very nervous.”
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