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New Legislative Requirements for Initiative Petitions
Indian River County, FL – During the 2025 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law House Bill 1205, which strengthens the rules surrounding the citizen initiative petition process. Beginning October 1, 2025, Supervisors of Elections across Florida are now required to notify voters when their signature on an initiative petition form has been verified as valid. Under this new law, voters will be provided the opportunity to dispute a verified signature if they
News Release: 10/7/2025
Taking flight, award-winning home care agency Hummingbird Care Services celebrates Premiere Event at new location with healthcare professionals and business communityAmong a distinguished list of guests from the Chambers of Commerce to partners in the health care resources organizations, Hummingbird Care Services unveiled its exclusive programs and services Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at its new and remodeled offices, 2845 20th Street Vero Beach, Fl adjacent to the Senior Resource Association. With a
News Release: Ribbon Cutting Photo
Many distinguished guests participate in the Hummingbird Care Services Premiere and Ribbon Cutting Celebration.
News Release: Gaia Functional Medicine Photo
Special guest, Jessica Olavarria, FNP-C, LAP, FMACP, and owner, Gaia Functional Medicine, was delighted with the Premiere event by the award-winning home care agency, Hummingbird Care Services, "It's lovely, it's beautiful; it's very Hummingbird."
News Release: Hummingbird Care Services Introduces The Bell at Premiere
Hummingbird Care Services CEO Colby Bechtold, RN,is deeply grateful to all of the guests, partners and friends in the attendance at The Premiere. "The event is really just the beginning of this new chapter as we continue to grow and strengthen resources, through our compassion and technologies to the senior population that is so deserving to safely age in place." In demonstration of such pride and service to the community is the Unveiling of the Bell---where we ring not for glory, but for the difference we
Indian River County Supervisor of Elections Sends Out Mail Ballots for Municipal Elections
Indian River County, FL – Vote-by-Mail ballots are in the mail to 1,684 voters who have a request on file for the 2025 Municipal Elections. The November 4 Municipal Elections are held to elect city council members for the Cities of Fellsmere and Vero Beach. The City of Sebastian will not have an election on November 4. In addition, the Elections Office has already sent out 20 ballots to military and overseas voters so they have extra time to receive and return their ballot for the upcoming municipal
News Release: 9/17/2025
Kidz Closet Charities Receives $10,000 Gift to Support Expansion Amid Rising Community Need Anonymous donation underscores the growing urgency to support vulnerable children and families in Indian River County Indian River County, FL – September 17, 2025 — Kidz Closet Charities, a trusted nonprofit serving children and families facing financial and safety challenges in Indian River County, has received a $10,000 donation from a generous local supporter who wishes to remain anonymous. The donor shared
