STUART ― The Martin County County Commission Board unanimously approved an ordinance making it more difficult for youth in Martin County to purchase tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery devices by bringing local law into compliance with the federal purchase age of 21. The ordina…
The application is open for Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Public School 9th grade students
VERO BEACH – Gallery 14 in Vero Beach presents a new art show for December called Fabulous Foursome.
ORCA scientists hope vegetative buffer capturing contaminated runoff can be expanded throughout city waterfront
Commissioners hope new licensing and minimum purchasing age of 21 will stem tide of youthful vaping
TREASURE COAST — While the coronavirus may have changed many of our Thanksgiving gatherings, the need to protect ourselves from cooking fires continues.
SEBASTIAN – At its Nov. 18 meeting, the new Sebastian City Council re-elected Ed Dodd as Mayor and Jim Hill as Vice Mayor.
VERO BEACH – According to the Vero Beach Lifeguard Association, beach attendance was down in October.
VERO BEACH – The Vero Beach City Council has approved spending nearly $900,000 to replace the roof at city hall.
SEBASTIAN – The Sebastian River High School Band is postponing their incredibly popular Prism concert until the spring semester. In its place, the SRHS Band will present “A Very Merry Twilight” on Dec. 5 from 6-7:30 p.m., and Dec. 6 from 2-3:30 p.m.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - In what has become a regular feature of local government meetings, Indian River County commissioners on Nov. 17 again debated the wisdom of mask mandates.
Fort Pierce Planning Board recommended denial for the Faber Court homeowner’s conditional use permit
STATEWIDE — As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it's important for residents and visitors to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida Department of Health is actively planning for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine, making it more important…
VERO BEACH – Planned Parenthood pulled out of Indian River County in 2013, following regular protests outside its Vero Beach clinic.
Utility’s bond covenants forcing FPUA to resume disconnects and collection of delinquent debt
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.
FELLSMERE ― The Fellsmere City Council voted on Oct. 29 to keep city hall closed to the general public to limit COVID-19 exposure. City hall has been closed to the public since April.
STUART – In an effort to keep The Barn Theatre afloat during this period of diminished audience attendance and cancelled shows caused by the pandemic yet still bringing its patrons top notch entertainment, The Barn will produce four major concerts spanning a variety of different musical genr…
Fort Pierce Planning Board recommends High Density Residential on future land use map and zoning atlas
St. Lucie officials frustrated that Independence Classical Academy has not provided exceptional student services
Martin County Commission adds $3 million to municipal golf course pot for clubhouse and hitting bays
TREASURE COAST ―Follow your nose to Riverside Park in Vero Beach, Nov. 21 and 22 for some amazing Bacon dishes and tasty libations.
TREASURE COAST - The IRSC Foundation is now accepting applications for its Take Stock in Children (TSIC) Scholarship Program. The Take Stock in Children program helps at-risk, low-income students succeed by providing them with college scholarships, volunteer mentors and long-term support to …
Long-term Stuart attorney Mac Stuckey and other activists say only a court order will save the St. Lucie River
Hall of Fame moving to Port St. Lucie; Opening in February
Martin commissioners and staff hope to jumpstart failed industrial development along southwest Kanner Highway
Fort Pierce Commission divided over Consent Agenda item request for waiver of Code Enforcement liens
St. Lucie Schools District 2 representative lauded for her 20 years on the Board
TREASURE COAT ― Although Hurricane Irma hit in 2017, some families have yet to recover from the storm now considered the costliest in Florida history – including damages of more than $220M on the Treasure Coast.
Democratic challenger Joe Biden unofficially named 46th American president after days of counting mail-in ballots
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ― These are the final Vero Beach City Council and Orchid Town Council results from the Nov. 3, 2020 election.
TREASURE COAST ― The Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program is now accepting grant proposals for projects that benefit the Indian River Lagoon.
VERO BEACH ― The Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach has two big events this week.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ― Veterans Council of Indian River County Executive Board Member Colonel (retired) Darryle “Sam” Kouns has been selected for the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2020.
GIFFORD - In a move cheered by the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, county commissioners have approved a tax break for PCP Tactical LLC, a Gifford-based ammunition manufacturing company.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - These are the final Sebastian City Council, Fellsmere City Council, and Fellsmere referendum results from the Nov. 3, 2020 election.
Democratic challenger Joe Biden unofficially named 46th American president after days of counting mail-in ballots
The Port St. Lucie Planning & Zoning Board backs both a sign and liquor store variance for Town Centre
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ― These are the final Indian River County results from the Nov. 3, 2020 election. Results from municipal elections in the cities of Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, and the town of Orchid are reported separately.
VERO BEACH - The Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach has two big events this week.
11 Downtown Fort Pierce businesses can keep utilizing parking spots for outdoor venues until early 2021
Commissioners want to raise tobacco age to 21 but worry about countywide licensure affecting all tobacco retailers
Parents assist sailors in making their way into the water.
Sailors negotiate their way through waves left from passing boats.
Locals line up in folding chairs awaiting the next musical act.
Rick Krnotch, lead singer and guitarist of country act Hired Guns, woos the crowd with his guitar work.
Reneé Powell of Buried Treasures Antiques and Collectibles speaks with a customer.
Beth Iannuzzo of Iannuzzo’s Pizza prepares a late-night pie for customers.
Guests watch live music from under the trees in Riverview Park.
The Jaguar’s Nelson St. Louis, No. 24 goes up for a jump shot.
The Jaguar’s Devon Gagnon, No. 14, works his way between the defenders to get off a shot.
The Jaguar’s Elijah Hazelton, No. 33, puts a shot over his shoulder to get by the Falcon’s ChandlerChrist, No. 14.
The Cobra’s Sami Rahman, No. 23, slips past the Bulldog’s Dj Leigh, No. 2.
The Cobra’s Aaron Delince, No. 2, takes a shot from outside the key.
The Cobra's Josh Williams, No. 4, tries to loop one in from under the hoop.
The Bulldog’s JD Leigh, No. 2, tries to block the Cobra’s Aaron Delince, No. 2.
The Cobra’s Aaron Delince, No. 2, pursues the Bulldog’s JD Leigh, No. 2.
The Bulldog’s Noah Josie, No. 5, tries to recover the rebound.
The Bulldog’s Jehoborah Baucicot, No. 21, puts a shot over the top of the Cobra’s Dre Webster, No. 10.
The Falcon’s Chandler Christ, No. 12, blocks the Jaguar’s Mitchely Kercy, No. 22.
Sebastian VFW Post 10210 members present the American flag before the walk.
Executive Director Peggy Cunningham speaks to participants before the walk.
Participants take part in a quick warm up exercise before the walk.
Walkers make their way through Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary.
Participants cross the bridge at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary.
Executive Director Peggy Cunningham speaks to participants before the walk.
Nine-year-old Izaiah Keough goes through drills with his buddy, volunteer Delaney Bolbach, 15.
Volunteer Gideon Barasa, 17, works with seven-year-old Ricky Felthousen.
The Falcon’s Jamarri Christi, No. 2, looks for an opening.
The Falcon’s Javin Dames, No.4, receives a pass with the Blue Streak’s Will Dessources, No. 5, on his tail.
Sebring’s Kavante Jones, No.6, takes down the Falcon’s Andrew Burnette, No. 22.
Sebring’s Steven Howard, No. 24, and Jensen’s Jeremiah Denaud, No. 11, reach for a pass in the end zone.
The Falcon’s Jamari Marshall, No. 3, and, far right, Jamarri Christi, No. 2, take down the Blue Streak’s Ryan Brown, No 2.
IRSC President Dr. Timothy Moore, Congressman Brian Mast, Senator Gayle Harrell, St. Lucie County Commissioner Cathy Townsend, Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson and St. Lucie County Commissioner Linda Bartz turn the first soil with Derecktor officials, as well as Federal, State and Local Dignitaries.
St. Lucie County Commissioners Frannie Hutchinson, Sean Mitchell, Cathy Townsend, Chris Dzadovsky and Linda Bartz.
St. Lucie County Commissioner Cathy Townsend presents Justin Beard, Marketing Manager for Derecktor Shipyards, with the framed email sent to St. Lucie County in 2014 concerning the of building of the shipyard.
Kids line the covered bridge at LaPorte’s pond, hoping for a catch.
Kaydence Ahlers, 11, helps siblings Kolson, 3, and Kasidy, 2, bait their hooks before casting their lines.
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