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1. Breeze Airways adds four new nonstop flights from Vero Beach (veronews.com) — New nonstop Breeze Airways flights now connect Vero Beach Regional Airport to Trenton, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Atlantic City, with one-way fares starting under $110. For local travelers, this means more options and competition alongside JetBlue and American, and could make visiting family, planning getaways, or hosting out-of-town guests noticeably easier and potentially cheaper.
2. Thanks a Lot, Mom (gorgenewscenter.com) — A 37-year-old man was pulled over in Vero Beach after his mother alerted police to YouTube videos she said showed him drunk and making threats. Officers reported clear signs of impairment, a failed sobriety test, and breath results over twice the legal limit. He later pleaded no contest to DUI, was fined, and the case highlights how online posts can draw law-enforcement scrutiny.
3. In Memory: Sept. 30 (veronews.com) — Vero Beach residents are remembering Theodore "Ted" Colangelo, a longtime seasonal neighbor and Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club member who split his retirement between here and Connecticut. The 91-year-old advertising executive, devoted cook, and community volunteer is recalled for his generosity, love of family, and culinary talents that supported charities in both Florida and New England.
4. What could Amendment 3 cost your community? Group's calculator shows local impact (cw34.com) — A new calculator suggests Indian River County, including Vero Beach, could lose more than $110 million in property-tax revenue over two years if Florida's Amendment 3 passes. That could pressure funding for services like fire rescue, health care, and parks, as supporters tout homeowner relief while opponents warn of tax shifts and possible service cuts.
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