IRC MEDIA

The November 10 IRC Media News Brief explains how Indian River County residents and businesses can report flood damage, why improved Sebastian lagoon oxygen readings do not end the shellfish concern, and the latest verified reporting on Vero Beach citrus farms, a fatal 37th Street crash and Port St. Lucie’s stadium vote. Read at https://www.ircmedia.net/news. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/indian-r...

Developers have submitted application paperwork for a proposed hospital near SR 60 and 66th Avenue, according to a November 5 report. The proposal still faces county review and approvals.

As classrooms prepare to reopen, some Fort Pierce families have a new bus stop. Hear how Indian River County voted in District 9, which Brevard residents can put flood debris out for Tuesday pickup, and what Sebastian’s lagoon station measured before sunrise. Plus, the Coast Guard asks about two vessels found offshore. Read the complete brief at https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www.ircmedia.n...

After historic flooding across Indian River County, reported salinity near Sebastian plunged roughly 74 percent in four days. IRC Media examines what the freshwater shock could mean for oysters, clams, seagrass, fish and the long-term health of the Indian River Lagoon. Read more at https://www.ircmedia.net/news. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/floodwater-shock-hits-indian-river-lagoon-as-salinity-pl...

Five verified Treasure and Space Coast developments: Brevard flood recovery, Palm Bay water updates, Indian River County waste-service restoration, a Fort Pierce road closure and Sebastian’s $2.5 million waterfront purchase. Read more at https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www.ircmedia.net/news/irc-media-news-brief-flood-recovery-water-updates-and-a-major-sebastian-waterfront-purchase

IRC Media examines Jennifer Pippin’s County Commission District 2 victory, the Republican margins across Indian River County, the contrasting districtwide congressional result, and midterm turnout during flooding. Read the full report at https://www.ircmedia.net/news. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/indian-river-republicans-win-by-wide-margins-as-pippin-secures-commission-seat #IndianRiverCounty #El...

Five verified Treasure and Space Coast stories: Indian River schools closed, flood-related waste delays, Brevard schools reopen, lagoon tax renewal and the close Congressional District 9 race. More at https://www.ircmedia.net/news

IRC Media analyzes the 2026 midterm results, congressional control, the final two years of the Trump presidency, Iran, Ukraine and the economy. Read the full report at https://www.ircmedia.net/news. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/republicans-lose-congress-what-trumps-final-two-years-could-mean-for-america-and-the-world #Midterms2026 #Congress #Trump #Iran #Ukraine #IRCNewsMedia

One person was killed and two others critically injured after a helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne. Read more at https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www.ircmedia.net/news/1-dead-2-injured-after-helicopter-crashes-into-biscayne-bay-near-miami #FloridaNews #KeyBiscayne #BiscayneBay #Miami #AviationNews #SouthFlorida

IRC Media examines the extraordinary November 2026 rainfall event that produced more than 20 inches of rain in parts of southern Brevard County and flooding into Indian River County. Read more at https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www.ircmedia.net/news/historic-rain-soaks-florida-more-than-20-inches-falls-in-southern-brevard-as-flooding-spreads-south

IRC Media's November 2 local news briefing covers flash flood warnings that named Palm Bay, Micco and Grant-Valkaria; Tuesday's election-day voting procedures across Indian River, St. Lucie and Brevard counties; high surf and rip current alerts; the canceled Humiston boardwalk groundbreaking; and Eastern Florida State's district-winning soccer team. Full report: https://www.ircmedia.ne...

IRC Media’s November 2 update on the fatal Learjet crash near Greenacres confirms the deaths of all 9 people aboard and includes a photo of Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, whom her family identified as the aircraft’s co-pilot. The update also covers plans to relocate about 600 nearby residents, the Military Trail closure and the NTSB investigation. The original report and eyewitness video coverag...

This Sunday briefing covers the Sebastian Inlet North water-quality advisory, Indian River County's preliminary election participation figures, the Victory Casino Cruises civil dispute, Port Canaveral's unaudited financial results and the investigation into antisemitic graffiti near an Orange County voting location. Turnout figures are dated snapshots, not election results. The cruise case is civi...

The October 30 IRC Media News Brief covers coastal flooding and rip current warnings, Treasure Coast Food Bank’s expanded Fort Pierce center, newly released 911 details in a Palm Bay school death, Palm Bay’s aquatic center operator search, and the identification of a Vero Beach man found in the Indian River Lagoon. Reporting distinguishes confirmed facts from unresolved questions. Full local cover...

Five national stories for Thursday, October 29: the California ballot appeal, third-quarter U.S. GDP growth, a ruling on Medicaid medical exemptions, reporting on early access to Truth Social posts, and conflicting explanations of diplomatic outreach to Iran. Reporting distinguishes court decisions and official data from disputed allegations. Read more from IRC Media: https://www.ircmedia.net/news...

IRC Media’s October 29, 2026 morning briefing begins with Vero Beach coastal erosion and a National Weather Service warning update. Also: Indian River County’s record sea turtle nesting count, a proposed St. Lucie River sediment-management site, the $33 million Murray Middle School rebuilding project, and pending charges in a case involving State Rep. Meg Weinberger. Full coverage: https://www.irc...

IRC Media previews the 2026 Fellsmere City Council race, where Fernando Herrera, Shayla Macias, Javi Murillo and Jose M. Zamarripa are competing for three at-large seats. The report examines candidate backgrounds, stated priorities, the nonpartisan nature of the race and the growth, infrastructure and leadership issues facing the next council. Read more at https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www...

Florida Republicans have moved narrowly ahead in combined early and returned mail ballots by party registration, while Decision Desk HQ's Florida governor polling average shows Byron Donalds leading David Jolly. IRC Media separates turnout data from actual vote results and explains what the numbers mean. Read more at https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www.ircmedia.net/news/florida-early-vot...

IRC Media examines the October 17 unrest in France, the devastating fire at Limoges City Hall, attacks on police and public institutions, and the government’s response. Our World report distinguishes verified developments from viral allegations. Read the full article at https://www.ircmedia.net/news. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/france-in-chaos-historic-city-hall-torched-as-nationwide-riots-erupt

Five verified developments from Indian River County, Florida, Washington and the world. Read more IRC Media coverage at https://www.ircmedia.net/news. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/tuesday-morning-news-brief-property-taxes-costco-florida-politics-and-national-developments

More than five centuries after his historic voyage, Christopher Columbus remains one of history’s most celebrated and controversial explorers. The events of 1492 forever changed the Western Hemisphere. Read the full feature at https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www.ircmedia.net/news/columbus-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly

Five important Saturday evening headlines: Indian River County voting, Palm Bay school safety, Hurricane Isaias recovery, a federal voter-roll ruling and the Erie shooting. More: https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www.ircmedia.net/news/saturday-evening-news-brief-florida-elections-and-national-developments

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s October 1 lawsuit against Pfizer and CEO Albert Bourla brings a dispute over COVID-19 vaccine marketing to St. Lucie County. This IRC Media report covers the state’s allegations, Pfizer’s denial, the remedies sought and the medical context surrounding heart inflammation and pregnancy. Read IRC Media news: https://www.ircmedia.net/news

Tropical Storm Isaias is strengthening in the Gulf of America, and hurricane and storm-surge watches extend into Florida’s Panhandle. We break down the 2 p.m. Eastern October 7 NHC advisory, possible Gulf Coast impacts, and what NWS Melbourne says about the Treasure and Space Coasts. More coverage: https://www.ircmedia.net/news https://www.ircmedia.net/news/tropical-storm-isaias-strengthens-in-gul...

Five stories leading Wednesday morning: Sebastian's City Council race, Tropical Storm Isaias in the Gulf of America, a new Florida governor and Amendment 3 poll, a $6.6 billion submarine-shipyard commitment, and a deadly Russian missile and drone attack across Ukraine. https://www.ircmedia.net/news/irc-media-wednesday-morning-news-brief-%E2%80%94-october-7-2026