Indian River prepares for Hurricane Milton
The current tax is scheduled to end in June. If voters approve it in November, the new tax would go into effect July 1, 2025.
Indian River County Emergency Management gave an update on closures, shelters and preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Helene is expected to have small impact here, but Indian River County officials warn public still to be prepared.
The state is now conducting damage assessments after the hurricane made landfall late Wednesday, but early indications are that the damage could have been worse.