Long-time Hometown News employee Lora Lee Uber suffered three heart attacks in August.

TREASURE COAST ― November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time when many health advocates and organizations urge people to quit smoking and vaping.

TREASURE COAST ―The Treasure Coast Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 31 raised more than $43,000.

Port St. Lucie officials hope controlling 20-acre site will finally bring 20-year dream of a downtown to life

VERO BEACH ― The Vero Beach City Council has approved a proposal from City Manager Monte Falls to reallocate $182,124 in CARES Act funds to support food delivery programs through the Treasure Coast Food Bank and the Senior Resource Association.

VERO BEACH ― For the first time since the onset of the pandemic, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is resuming meet-and-greets with park staff. Refuge Ranger Eddie Perri says the timing is perfect, as the famous snowbirds known as the Great White Pelicans have just returned to town, pr…

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ― On the recommendation of County Administrator Jason Brown, the Indian River County Commissioners on Nov. 10 approved a revised spending plan for COVID-19 funding received under the CARES Act.