STATEWIDE - At FPL, safety is the cornerstone of our commitment to customers and employees. Thirty years after the season that brought the unprecedented devastation of Hurricane Andrew and five after the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma, it is more important than ever to proactively plan…
INDIANTOWN – The original $350,000 Rebuild Florida Critical Facility Hardening Program grant the Village won in mid-2020 to fortify the Civic Center for use as a hurricane shelter recently grew to more than half a million dollars after the Department of Economic Opportunity offered $200,000 …
STUART – It’s easier than ever for visitors and locals alike to experience the Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail, thanks to a brand-new digital version of the popular program. The launch is strategically timed ahead of American Craft Beer Week, celebrated May 16-22, 2022.
STUART – Staff suggestions for improving the current economic climate at Witham Field here and saving money by removing the expensive Engineered Materials Arrestor System installed at the ends of both runways divided the County Commission on May 3 and sparked painful memories of massive citi…
SEWALL’S POINT – The majority of the Town Commission here voted April 26 to amend the city code so dock owners with non-compliant dock roofs will have a way in which to permanently legalize those structures.
STUART – On April 28, the City of Stuart Public Works and Utilities & Engineering Departments announced they will be sponsoring a contest for the 2023 “Creating A Healthier River…Day-by-Day” Calendar. Beginning May 1, 2022, student, amateur, and professional photographers may submit thei…
STUART – The ARC of Martin County was presented with a large check today in Stuart, Florida, from Treasure Coast Provisions, the main purveyor of Boar’s Head products throughout the Treasure Coast. The $50,000 gift is earmarked for a new program called the Caring Café, a store-front-deli tha…
TREASURE COAST - If you spend any time outdoors on the Treasure Coast, you will at some point encounter an alligator. The experience can be both terrifying and exhilarating, depending on the circumstances.
STUART – Members of the Community Redevelopment Board and the City Commission here serving in the latter’s dual role as the Community Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously April 25 to authorize the final version of the conceptual design of the multimillion-dollar rehab of Martin Luther King…
MARTIN COUNTY — Paris Ballet and Dance is bringing the spellbinding magic of Cinderella to the Kravis Center.
TREASURE COAST - The American Lung Association is calling on the country to move to zero-emission electric vehicles. Florida, in particular, stands to gain over $85 billion from such a transition, with the metro area that includes Port St. Lucie near the top of the regions to benefit.
STUART – The April 19 decision by the Martin County Commission majority to postpone amending the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan to include the controversial Rural Lifestyle Future Land Use effectively halted the proposed Atlantic Fields project and set the stage for future divisive deb…
School Board urged response the day after Gov. DeSantis criticized District’s LGBTQ student support guide
STATEWIDE - In a closely watched federal case with broad implications for upcoming elections, a federal judge has ruled that provisions of Florida Senate Bill 90 violate the U.S. Constitution. The judge prohibited enforcement of the most contentious of the sweeping package of amendments to t…
TREASURE COAST - It’s a game of numbers that begins with one basic starting point: One gram of dog waste (equivalent to the weight of small paperclip) contains 23 million fecal coliform bacteria. That’s nearly twice as much as human waste!
Commissioners plan to change current Comp Plan amendment strategy in light of April 5 Costco ruling
STATEWIDE — U.S. manufacturers rely on recycled materials to create the new shipping boxes, toilet paper and tissues, and aluminum cans and bottles that keep the supply chain moving. While people across the nation have gotten into the recycling habit since the first Earth Day in 1970, approx…
Judge rules against city in resident’s administrative challenge to novel future land use placed on the land
TREASURE COAST - This is a world more sorely in need of heroes than ever before; Heroes that can stand up to the tyrants, bullies, and abusers that threaten the smaller, weaker, and more vulnerable among us.
TREASURE COAST - Nesting season is underway for sea turtles and waterbirds in all three Treasure Coast counties. Treasure Coast beaches are among the most important nesting spots in the world for sea turtles and waterbirds. Each spring and summer, thousands of sea turtles, shorebirds and sea…
TREASURE COAST - Bat maternity season starts April 15, after which it is illegal to exclude bats from your home or other building until Aug. 15. Therefore, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission urges people to check homes and other buildings for roosting bats before maternity…
CRA staff added new criteria to Real Estate Development Accelerator program to include additional properties
State approval on novel future land use still needed to facilitate proposed Hobe Sound development
Commission denied developer’s needed future land use change for modified townhome development
TREASURE COAST - Most of the time when we hear the words ‘medical examiner’, we envision a stodgy, older man working in a cold and dreary environment, someone unlikely to get many dinner party invitations.
TREASURE COAST - Spring is an active season for Florida wildlife, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding residents and visitors how to help native species and reduce conflicts with them.
Martin County High Boys Basketball Team brought home the District’s first state title in more than 40 years
STATEWIDE - The Walt Disney Company is struggling to find its messaging sweet spot following backlash to the company’s perceived silence on Florida's Parental Rights In Education bill, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
TREASURE COAST - The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is urging Treasure Coast residents to pay attention to water conservation during April, which is Water Conservation Month.
FORT PIERCE - One of the most famous and accomplished animal protection activists in the world has taken a leadership position at Save the Chimps, a Fort Pierce sanctuary with 221 chimpanzees retired from medical labs, the U.S. space program, the entertainment industry, and the pet trade.
Unmanned gated communities in unincorporated Martin County must update access systems within three years
Resurrected Saturday Shuttle to Stuart sees growing ridership since relaunch in 2020
STUART — The 19th annual Mutt March Festival is returning this year as a live, in person event after a two-year run as an online event due to the pandemic. The event, which benefits the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, will be held on Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Memoria…
Homeowners of this Martin County gated ranchette community fearful of gunfire in adjacent Pal-Mar lands
117-unit project near Salerno Road prompts traffic/school concurrency concerns
STATEWIDE - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved regulation changes to help diamondback terrapin conservation by preventing them from being collected from the wild.
TREASURE COAST - Learning about Black history should not be limited to one month each year. Florida Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has built a web page of useful resources that shares the history, literature, culture, and personal stories of Bla…
Town commissioners unanimously selected low bidder over more well-known Daytona Beach Shores firm
Anonymous donor's $10M gift and vision accelerates project
Established restauranteur Mike LaMattina of Sailor’s Return fame awarded 10-year lease on new facility
STUART -- Back by popular demand is Peter Fogel’s hilarious show, “’Til Death Do Us Part... You First!,” the multimedia comedy about all his romantic disasters. Directed by Academy Award Nominee Chazz Palminteri, writer and star Fogel is bringing his show to A.C.T. Studio Theatre one weekend…
FORT PIERCE - Students at Indian River State College will soon have access to a state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot facility that will be equipped with the technology and tools needed to prepare them for high-demand, high-paying jobs.
The Community Redevelopment Agency will use TIF funds to help business owner relocate FP&L infrastructure
Indian River State College officially announced tuition-waiver program for all 2022 public high school seniors
Silverthorn townhome developer wanted continuance in hopes of winning future staff approval
Florida Rep. Erin Grall of Vero Beach supports HB 1557, saying it “allows parents to sue if the school district violates the law.”
STATEWIDE - Decent health care is often difficult for farmworkers to find, and Florida has about 200,000 migrant farmworkers.
TREASURE COAST - A bill that limits what teachers can discuss with students regarding gender identity and sexuality has passed the Florida House of Representatives and is scheduled to be taken up by the Senate this week.
TREASURE COAST - On Feb. 17, The Humane Society of St. Lucie County posted on Facebook “It’s that time of year, the Christmas puppies keep rolling in.” The HSSLC was referring to the traditional animal sheltering position that dogs adopted or purchased around Christmas get surrendered to she…
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Andrew and Nolan James, 8-year-old brothers, took along The Hometown News recently on a trip to Blue Ridge, Georgia
Gabe Glas, 13, from Cocoa Beach snagged this 22 inch trout in the Banana River.
Here, an attendee wears a colorful shawl to represent her love for the LBGTQ+ community.
Here, Kevin Hodges wears his pride colors not only on his clothing, but also in his hair.
Here, Selma Love Taylor performs several songs and slight burlesque dancing during her stage time for the audience.
Here, emcee Shelita Taylor welcomes the guests and performers to the Pride Festival.
On May 7, 2022, The Mid-Florida Event Center in Port St. Lucie hosted a Pride Festival provided by the Pride Alliance of St. Lucie County. Hundreds of people attend this event and enjoyed representing the LGBTQ+ community. Several different musicians, DJ tracks and drag performers were featu…
Here, the starting gun is fired and the young female competitors start the 1500 meter run.
Here we see a Treasure Coast Blaze competitor No. 292 landing before his competition was able to land. He went on to win the event.
Here, we see a Treasure Coast Trail Blazer competitor No. 5 look sideways at the girl attempting to pass her. She eventually was able to keep ahead of the competitor for the duration of the race.
Here, two runners on the opposite side of the track challenge each other to be first. Eventually No. 296 was able to pass No. 54 at the end of the race.
Here, Competitor No. 19 took a long stride before landing at the Long Jump competition.
On May 7, 2022, Fort Pierce Lawnwood Stadium was the host of the AAU Southeast Youth Invitational Field Meet.
Here, we see the remote door popper in action to release the K-9 for an emergency response re-enactment. Incidentally, these remote door poppers were invented by a Stuart entrepreneur.
Here, K-9 Doc and Deputy Brandon Nuccio apprehend a “suspect” (Deputy Hunter)
Here, a Highway Patrol K-9 waits eagerly for his ball reward after doing a perfect obedience routine.
Here, K-9 Doc and Deputy Brandon Nuccio apprehend a “suspect” (Deputy Hunter)
Here, Levi and Skylar Patriani play with one of games provided for youngsters to enjoy while visiting the event with their parents.
On May 7, 2022, Powerhouse Gym of Stuart was the host of the Providing for our Protectors event to raise funds for our local Police and Sheriff’s departments K-9 sections.
Here, we see Ellen Smith drive the ball from the first tee. She was the first player to start the tournament.
Here, Mike Ellie lines up his putt before commencing the shot as his teammates look on.
Here, John Capodicasa hits his ball into the hole, as his teammate Samuel Croghan holds the flag.
Here, Ervin Lascano lines up his putt before commencing the shot as his teammates, Alex Potter and John Capodicasa look on.
Here, a rest stop featuring the Geico mascot with a challenge to chip a ball into the bucket. Doing so won a small prize for the contestant in the form of a snack or soft drink.
On May 7, 2022, the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course held a tournament for the Sebastian Chamber of Commerce. The tournament was for fellowship of the Chamber and its many members to get out of the office for a day and have fun while enjoying a round of golf.
On May 6 2022, the Vero Beach Book Center re-started Miss Erin’s Story Hour on a weekly basis after having to stop for a long period of time due to Covid concerns. The parents, nannies and children were very happy to attend and enjoyed seeing Miss Erin again.
Here, Miss Erin is leading a dance between a book reading to energize and keep the children’s attention before reading the next book.
The parents, nannies and children were very happy to attend and enjoyed seeing Miss Erin again.
Here, all the adults and children focused their attention on Miss Erin reading an exciting part of a story book.
Here, Miss Erin reads “Can I be your dog” about a dog that doesn’t have a home and travels to different places to finally find a farm that takes him in.
Here, Charlie DePeri mimics Miss Erin to the reading of the book “Can I be your dog” as his mother looks on.
Phil Moore was in Niamey, Niger (West Africa) for three months. Behind him is the Niger River and in the distance three plateaus called "The Three Sisters."
Slade Rosado, 19, of West Melbourne pulled in this 21'' 7 lbs Large-mouth Bass in a local pond on March 21.
Bruce is a 7-year-old, male pup who recently arrived at our shelter due to his owner not being able to afford his care. He was very loved in his previous home and is confused as to why he ended up at the shelter. His previous owner states that he does very well with children and all animals,…
Here, Arron L. Drives the ball off the first hole tee. It ended up near the crest of the green.
Here, Brian Harrison drives his ball towards the first hole green. The ball landed pretty close to the green.
Here, we see the starting cannon going off to signal the start of the tournament.
Here, Logan Yarborough chips his ball onto the green for a one putt finish on hole 9. His father and a friend look on.
Here, a competitor putts his ball into the 9th hole on a curved mound as his teammates watch his tricky putt land in the cup.
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