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6:45PM | Steady rain for much of the area. Gusts 25-35 mph inland near heavier downpours. At the coast, it is quite windy. In fact, Sewell's Point in Martin Co. just jumped over 50 mph. #FLwx

Dec 16, 7:41 PM | A Flood Advisory has been issued for southeastern Brevard and northeastern Indian River counties until 10 PM, for new rounds of heavy showers that can produce 1-2" of rain moving over locations that have already received up 2" inches of rain today.

Vero Beach High School students in Indian River County schools now going through metal detectors before class. tcpalm.com/story/news/edu…

Trump arrives for his hearing at the federal courthouse in #FortPierce.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Throughout the day, there will be a heavy law enforcement presence in the area of the Alto Lee Adams Sr. United States Courthouse, located at the corner of North U.S. Highway 1 and Orange Avenue. Expect traffic delays. Please use alternate routes if possible.

Still a crowd of supporters outside the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce. @TCPALM.

Russell Garza, 64, of Fort Pierce tailgates from a parking lot across from the federal courthouse. “I’m just here to support (Trump), with everything he’s gone through,” said Garza, who arrived around noon. “He’s going to be our next president.”

Russell Garza of Fort Pierce said he would like to see Trump leaving the courthouse, but he’s just here to support him. TCPalm

Not sure if there’s any movement planned but seems like officials getting in position for something

Motorcycles pass outside federal courthouse

Vendor Jimmy Jackson of Virginia handed out cold bottles of water to those in the crowd. Jackson said he brought 3-4 cases with him, handing out 35-40 as of 2 pm. Jackson was selling pro-Trump items.

Donald Trump leaves federal courthouse in Fort Pierce

Pro-Trump supporters dispersing now that Donald Trump has left the federal courthouse. Many waited all day outside the courthouse. #Trump TCPalm

As he left the federal courthouse, Donald Trump stopped and waved from his car, onlookers said.

"The car stopped right in front of us," said Bob Kunst of Miami, who waited outside the federal courthouse for Donald Trump to exit. "He waved. It was very nice. He was 10 feet in front of us."

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