MARTIN COUNTY ― Hobe Sound Ministries will present the 24rd Annual Singing Christmas Tree from Thursday, Dec. 2 – Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. each evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. This spectacular event, attended by over 6,000 people each year, will feature 75 singers in a beautifully lighted Chri…

STATEWIDE ― A new study reveals that Florida fans of professional football drink less after their team loses.

STATEWIDE ― As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a time to prepare the holiday feast and brush up on home fire safety. Plus, as COVID-19 continues to affect communities, planning celebrations may be a little different this year.

TREASURE COAST — Eating out for Thanksgiving may be a radical idea for some of you. The thought of not revealing a delectable golden “goose” on your dinner table - worthy of a magazine cover, mind you - borders on incredulous. You’re certainly not alone in this line of thinking. However, Hal…

The Martin Commission agreed upon new private property rights chapter while postponing changes to Chapter 2

Local Planning Agency members and residents alike say Commerce Avenue growth is too rampant

TREASURE COAST ― For people on the Treasure Coast still looking for help with a Thanksgiving meal, Treasure Coast Food Bank can help.

STATEWIDE ― Begonias are among the top five most popular plants found in flower beds and Florida leads the way in production with sales valuing more than $11.8M, according to the USDA. But heat waves and drought have hurt begonia production in the southeast U.S. and many varieties cannot wit…

TREASURE COAST ― Five Treasure Coast nonprofits have received $92,000 in grants from Florida Humanities, the Florida affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The funds are part of the $135 million received by the NEH from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, approved by Congr…

STATEWIDE  ― A team of students from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has determined that less is more when it comes to just how many members of a subterranean termite colony must consume bait before the colony is eliminated.

Council majority agrees to relinquish 800-square-foot right of way deeded to the Village shortly after incorporation

The Martin County School District named this year’s Outstanding Principal and Assistant Principal

Free, fall festival features thousands of handmade-in-the-USA artisan creations

STUART – The “City of Stuart 2021-2022 Pavement Maintenance Project” is scheduled to commence the week of November 15, 2021 and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2022, weather permitting.

Citizens question need for continued tweaking of Martin County’s Comprehensive Growth Management Plan

STATEWIDE ― Argentine black and white tegus are one of the largest non-native invasive lizard species, posing a significant threat to the biodiversity and ecological integrity of Florida’s natural areas.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY/MARTIN COUNTY ― The 2nd Annual St. Lucie County Fire Fighters Chili Cook-Off benefiting Surfers for Autism is back this weekend. Join us Saturday, November 13th from 12 p.m. TO 6 p.m. at Hop Life Brewing at 679 NW Enterprise Dr. in St. Lucie West.

Town mayor to inform community of latest progress on South Sewall’s Point through coffee chats, social media

Commissioners raise the stakes on a Green River Parkway developer forced to restore upland buffer

STATEWIDE - On Nov. 9 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Florida National Guard, the Florida Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs, and CareerSource Florida’s 24 local workforce development boards will present the 9th annual Paychecks for Patriots, a virtual hirin…

TREASURE COAST ― Most people only think of bats around Halloween. But Dr. Shelly Johnson, a bat expert with the University of Florida Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, says Florida has many bats throughout the state, and they are always here.

Martin County Commission issues proclamation honoring Martin County High School Freshman Michael J. Lovett

MARTIN COUNTY – Finding fun, safe places to take your little princesses and pirates, ghosties and goblins for Halloween activities isn’t quite as easy as it once was. But this year, Martin County is making it quite a bit easier by providing lots of opportunities for Fall family fun in a vari…

STUART ― Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties held their annual Big Taste of Martin County on October 12 at the Stuart Jet Center as the first in-person event of the season.

The Community Redevelopment Agency learned the results of an earlier RFP for small Port Salerno housing project

County Commission set aside Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds for Witham Field facility

The Town Commission debates ballot process for controversial South Sewall’s Point septic-to-sewer conversion

Village Manager’s creativity in trying to find a multitalented employee creates some Council confusion

Southeast Sharon Street homeowners worry county might open up their road to Flamingo Avenue

Annual local events create awareness and raise funds for TC breast cancer patients

Latest road rage fatality in Fort Pierce highlights growing danger from impatient I-95 motorists

City commissioners approve $76.6-million budget and 5.00 millage rate to little fanfare

The Stuart Commission agrees to negotiate on its own parcel for possible affordable housing

Commission chair insisted during previous hearing that staff slash budget to eliminate any ad valorem increase

An evening of fine wine and art

STATEWIDE ― When, where and how red tides take place are of significance to residents, visitors, businesses, public-serving agencies and news media. Disseminating relevant red tide information to varying audiences requires a strategic approach ensuring consistency that hasn’t existed — until now.

Publix Super Markets Charities donates $5.5M in monetary support

MARTIN COUNTY – The Big Taste of Martin County is presented by Publix Super Markets Charities, as an annual fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at The Stuart Jet Center located at 250…

COVID-19 quarantining now optional for asymptomatic students in Treasure Coast school districts

STATEWIDE ― On Sept. 21, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo as Florida Surgeon General and Secretary of the Florida Department of Health.

Commission majority opted for first ad valorem increase in years to keep stormwater project on track

MARTIN COUNTY ― The Florida Department of Health in Martin County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the waters of the C44 canal near the St. Lucie Lock in Stuart. An alert continues for the waters along the east shoreline of Lake Okeechobee and …

Schedule changes to coincide with start of enhanced recycling program

Free Senior Placement Service Offers Assistance Locating Quality Assisted Living, In-Home Care Options Throughout Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and North Palm Beach Counties

County staff trimmed away original 1.6 percent increase after commissioners insisting on departmental cuts

If ultimately approved, the 2021 millage will rise to 3.2688 mils to help fund capital improvement projects

Martin School Board majority resists face masks