Tar balls are formed when oil coalesces around debris, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Police said it is believed the anchor became detached and the boat floated with help of strong winds for roughly three weeks just over 300 miles before washing ashore in Vero Beach.

Who's up for an early morning launch? Weather permitting, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket should be visible on the Treasure Coast after liftoff Saturday.

The best events this weekend include a blues festival, a craft beverage festival, a Highwaymen art show and festival, an Italian festival and a fair.

Are you planning your spring break on a budget? Breeze Airways offers several travel options to and from Vero Beach, Florida often for less than $100.

Who's up for back-to-back rocket launches? Weather permitting, two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets should be visible on the Treasure Coast after liftoff.

Vero Beach, Florida, founded in 1919, is a charming coastal city with a rich history and natural beauty. Key landmarks include the historic City Hall, the Vero Beach Museum of Art, McKee Botanical ...

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VERO BEACH, Fla. — Air travel on the Treasure Coast is growing along with the population. St. Lucie County is working to get commercial airline service, and it hopes to follow in the footsteps ...