🌱 Deadly A1A crash in Vero Beach leaves one driver dead
Vero Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Vero Beach! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Deadly A1A crash in Vero Beach leaves one driver dead
- Can Vero Beach volleyball turn late momentum into a playoff run?
- Planning your weekend? See what’s new at Vero’s Oktoberfest.
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Florida man dies after fatal box truck crash on State Road A1A (tcpalm.com) — A 53-year-old Fort Pierce man died Monday afternoon in a rear-end collision involving two trucks on State Road A1A in Vero Beach, near Regatta Drive. Florida Highway Patrol says his box truck failed to slow for traffic and struck a roll-off truck, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by Indian River County Fire Rescue. Troopers are still investigating the crash. 
2. Outside looking in, Vero Beach believes its best volleyball is still ahead (tcpalm.com) — Vero Beach High’s girls volleyball team heads into district play without a guaranteed postseason spot, but a five-match win streak has them confident they can still break through. Led by senior standouts Ella Gravlee and Yahya Johnson, the Indians are leaning on experience, chemistry, and recent momentum as they chase a playoff berth against tough regional competition.
3. Vero Beach Oktoberfest expands to three days at fairgrounds (sebastiandaily.com) — Vero Beach’s Oktoberfest is growing into a three-day festival at the Indian River County Fairgrounds, with a huge beer garden tent, live polka bands, German and American food, and a kids zone. Residents can enjoy themed music all weekend, browse 125 vendor booths, and even enter a free Jeep and classic car show while kids play in daytime activities.
4. Man held at IRC Jail after fatally shooting woman in August (veronews.com) — A woman who lived just south of Vero Beach’s city limits was fatally shot in August, and the ex-boyfriend accused of killing her has now been extradited to Indian River County and jailed without bond. Deputies say he traveled cross-country to confront her at her mobile home lot, then fled by bus before U.S. Marshals arrested him in North Carolina. His arraignment is set for November 10.
📸 Around Vero Beach
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★ Featured events ★
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Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Dillard's, 6200 20th St, Vero Beach
10:00 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
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Salt & Spritz at Cabana Bar →
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Bocce TEAM PLAY →
HP Garden Park, 1101 82nd Ave, Vero Beach
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Chair Fitness →
HP Clubhouse, 1101 82nd Ave, Vero Beach
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Decorate Clubhouse →
HP Clubhouse, 1101 82nd Ave, Vero Beach
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8 Ball →
HP Clubhouse, 1101 82nd Ave, Vero Beach
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Cards and Games →
HP Clubhouse, 1101 82nd Ave, Vero Beach
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Not Quite Vegas →
Italian American Civic Association, 1600 25th St., Vero Beach
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Jerzi Band →
Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
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Kyle Kraft at Green Marlin Restaurant & Bar →
Green Marlin Restaurant & Bar, Vero Beach
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Kyle Kraft →
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Bar Bingo →
Italian American Civic Association, 1600 25th St., Vero Beach
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Friday with Peter Benard at The Cabana Bar →
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💬 Chatter
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The Vero Beach Elks annual Holiday Craft Fair is a 2 day event this year. We have approximately 40 amazing vendors which will provide the perfect… (Nextdoor Glendale) - Does anyone know of a Cameron Cunningham in VLE?
We received a package for him but it’s our address. (Nextdoor Vero Lake Estates)
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