Vania Ibanez

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Vania Ibanez |Caleb Califano

By Vania Ibanez, Caleb CalifanoClick here for updates on this story INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Florida ( WPBF) - Three people were rescued after a plane crashed into the water in Vero Beach. The Indian River County Sheriff's Office was notified of a single-engine aircraft crash in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately four miles east of Vero Beach Airport Sunday night. The last known contact with the aircraft was made about one mile offshore, just east of South Beach.

3 weeks ago | wpbf.com | Vania Ibanez

Three people were rescued after a plane crashed into the water in Vero Beach.The Indian River County Sheriff's Office was notified of a single-engine aircraft crash in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately four miles east of Vero Beach Airport Sunday night.The last known contact with the aircraft was made about one mile offshore, just east of South Beach.Multiple agencies joined the rescue effort, involving marine units from the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, Indian River Shores Public...

Mar 7, 2025 | wpbf.com | Vania Ibanez

Time will "spring forward" on Sunday for daylight saving time.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25That one-hour difference can still feel like a mini-jet lag and can be dangerous for drivers.The time change impacts sleep patterns, which raises the risk of drowsy driving.People may have trouble keeping their eyes open and keeping their heads up.They may also be drifting from their lane.

Aug 23, 2024 | wpbf.com | Vania Ibanez |Yasmine Julmisse

The St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections Office is recounting ballots for the Republican primary race for the office. On primary election night Tuesday, the race for St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections Office ended with a two-vote margin.The unofficial count showed Jennifer Frey had 12,777 votes and George Umansky had 12,775 votes.More ballots were counted by machine Thursday night, including some that were missing signatures, bringing the candidates to a tie of 12,787 each.

Aug 7, 2024 | wpbf.com | Vania Ibanez

CRIME. ONCE THEY ARE IDENTIFIED. RIGHT NOW, A NO SWIM ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE AREA OF THE INTRACOASTAL THERE IN RIVIERA BEACH. IT MAY HAVE SOME HIGH LEVELS OF BACTERIA, AS IT’S NEAR PHIL FOSTER PARK, ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. IT HAPPENED AFTER A RECENT WASTEWATER SPILL NEAR YACHT HARBOR DRIVE.