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Mar 11, 2026

Colorado Doctor Jailed on Attempted Murder Charges After Shooting at Indian River Deputies

Vero Beach shootout raises questions about suspect's background, motive, and what brought him to the Treasure Coast

A Colorado physician is behind bars on attempted murder charges after opening fire on Indian River County Sheriff's deputies in a confrontation near Vero Beach, according to reports from WPEC and Trea...

Apr 23, 2026

Vero Beach Duo Arrested in Bat, Knife Attack on Motel Couple

Michael Jackson, 49, and Leigh Kennedy, 47, face home invasion and aggravated battery charges after forcing entry into a Palm Inn room, leaving a man with serious head injuries.

A man was beaten with an aluminum baseball bat while a woman was threatened at knifepoint inside a room at the Palm Inn in Vero Beach early Tuesday. Two suspects were taken into custody within minutes...