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In today's newsletter:

• Want to volunteer? See how to join Day of Caring 2026.
• What Superintendent Moore's planned departure means for Indian River schools
• What we know after an arrest in Sunday's Vero Beach shooting

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 75.
• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. United Way Calls on Local Organizations and Volunteers for 2026 Day of Caring (veronews.com) — United Way of Indian River County is rallying Vero Beach residents for its 2026 Day of Caring, with volunteer and project registration now open for the October 24 countywide service day. The morning kicks off with breakfast at Vero Beach High School's Citrus Bowl before teams fan out to complete hands-on projects for schools, nonprofits, churches, and community groups.
   

2. Indian River County superintendent David K. Moore announces final year in role (wpbf.com) — Families in Vero Beach should know that Superintendent Dr. David K. Moore will step down from leading the School District of Indian River County after the 2026–27 school year. After nearly seven years, he points to major gains in district grades and school performance, and says his final-year goal is for every school to earn an A and the district to rank first statewide.
   

3. Suspect in fatal Vero Beach shooting arrested in West Virginia (wpbf.com) — Law enforcement has arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday on First Street in Vero Beach, and Indian River County deputies are working to bring him back to face charges. The victim, identified as 52-year-old Dawn Kriskewic, was found in the roadway and later died at a local hospital. Sheriff's officials plan to release more details at a Thursday afternoon news conference.
   

4. MLB Together teaches mental wellness at RBI World Series (mlb.com) — Vero Beach is hosting an MLB Together mental wellness program during the RBI World Series, where young players step away from the field to focus on mental health and community service. Activities include assembling donation bags for local Boys & Girls Clubs, interacting with a petting zoo tended by area residents, and learning practical self-care strategies from sports psychologists and MLB staff.
   

📸 Around Vero Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vero Beach

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Friday August 21
• Art in Public Places →
  Cultural Council of Indian River County AIPP Locations: IG Center, Courthouse, Admin A & B, IR Distillery, City Hall
• HOSA Blood Drive
  Vero Beach High School Small Gym
  7:45 am
• James Prosek: At Work →
  Cultural Council of Indian River County Vero Beach Museum of Art
  10:00 am
• Weekly Fine Art Exhibit
  Cultural Council of Indian River County Artists Guild Gallery
  11:00 am
• BYOB Sip & Paint →
  Cultural Council of Indian River County Environmental Learning Center
  4:00 pm
• Culinary Arts
  Vero Beach High School Vero Beach, FL 32960
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Football Game-Home vs Jensen Beach
  Vero Beach High School Citrus Bowl, Vero Beach, FL, 32960
  7:00 pm
• Culinary Class Fundraiser
  Vero Beach High School Vero Beach, FL 32960
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Weekly Fine Art Exhibit
  Cultural Council of Indian River County Artists Guild Gallery
  11:00 am
• Girls Golf-Home vs Viera
  Vero Beach High School Sandridge Golf Club, 5300 73rd St, Vero Beach, FL, 32967
  4:00 pm
• Volleyball-Home vs Heritage
  Vero Beach High School Witt Gym, 1707 16th St, Vero Beach, FL, 32960
  4:30 pm
• Freshman Football-Home vs Viera
  Vero Beach High School Citrus Bowl, Vero Beach, FL, 32960
  6:00 pm

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