SEBASTIAN - The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners has approved funding for repairs and improvements at the North County Aquatic Center in Sebastian.
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Duce is very, very sweet, super affectionate and over the top happy. He loves to be pet, is very smart, fun loving and very active - all the better to enjoy your life together. He would prefer to bean only child, no other pet residents. Let the "happyfest" begin with Duce in your life. How c…
Mike and Merry Geary of the Florida Club, in Martin County, took the Hometown News with them on their Mexican Camel Ride Adventure in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in October 2019. "Powder" seemed to enjoy reading our local news!
Tammy Calabria, executive director at the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, and Katie Makemson assemble activity kits for delivery at the Martin County Fairgrounds.
Children’s Museum of the Treasure CoastExecutive Director Tammy Calabria delivers activity kits to the Boys and Girls Club of Martin County in Hobe Sound with Morgan Lozoya, Sam Stewart and Katie Makemson.Â
Cece Frost, programs coordinator at the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, delivers toys to the Boys and Girls Club of Martin County Administrative office in Hobe Sound.Â
Steve Berry, Billy Campbell, Pastor Dave Dangerfield and Sherry Evans.
CEO Will Armstead of the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie puts a portion of string beans on a meal tray.
LaPorsche Mills and Holly Armstrong pass out lunch at North Indian River County Library.
Students and parents approach the Mobile Café at the old Sears parking lot at the Indian River Mall.
Peyton Didier, 6, and grandfather Paul McHone stop by the Mobile Café for lunch.
Charles Cypress prepares Vero’s Mobile Café, a modified special needs bus, for the next route.
Tony and Anthony Dalessio caught a tuna and a wahoo in Atlantic waters.
Four residents of Martin County recently cruised on the Danube River as they read their copy of Hometown News.
Ron Ealy holds a sign to catch motorists attention in front of Boys and Girls Club Club Ken Pruitt Unit on Lennard Roadnin Port St. Lucie on Saturday, March 21.
Sebastian’s Beaches fill while residents attempt to practice keeping distance from one another.
Visitors to Jaycee Park beach attempt to keep a safe distance from each other,
Amy Taylor, a volunteer from Manatee Academy, hands out food at the Boys and Girls Club Ken Pruitt Unit on Lennard Road in Port St. Lucie on Saturday, March 21.
Volunteer Kelsey Hitchcock directs Michele Exilus into the parking lot to pick up food provided by the Boys and Girls Club Ken Pruitt Unit on Lennard Road in Port St. Lucie on Saturday, March 21.
Brothers Ben and Jon Prestage perform at the Sneaki Tiki Bar on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17.
People step outside Kilwin’s to have ice cream in downtown Stuart on Tuesday, March 17.
George Matthews caught and released this three pound monk fish at Melbourne Beach Pier on Saturday, March 14.
Linda and Stan Cichewicz from Sebastian, took along their copy of Hometown News on their vacation to San Sebastián, Spain in September.
Antonio is a two-year old neutered male ten-pound white and gray mixed breed cat. He came to the Humane Society as a stray in February. Antonio may look tough, but don’t let his ruggedly handsome looks fool you. He is a marshmallow underneath the bravado. He loves petting and neck scratches,…
Ellie is a four-year old spayed female black tabby mixed breed cat who came back to the Humane Society in October. Ellie enjoys visitors; although she’s not a lap cat, she loves to be close to you. Ellie enjoys being petted and brushed, and she will roll over to get a belly rub. Ellie watche…
The Run For The Donuts 2 mile run and walk was held at Keiser University in Port St. Lucie, with all proceeds to benefit early childhood education through the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County on Friday, March 13.
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VERO BEACH - On Jan. 15, an accident at the intersection of Indian River Blvd. and the Barber Bridge in Vero Beach took the life of Grace Rett, an athlete on the College of the Holy Cross Women's rowing team in Massachusetts.
VERO BEACH - According to the Vero Beach Lifeguard Association, local beaches are experiencing an attendance boom. The VBLA estimates 841,413 people visited the city’s three lifeguarded beaches at Jaycee, Humiston and South Beach parks during 2019.
PORT ST. LUCIE - Fourteen Indian River County residents competed in the inaugural World Pickleball Open, held Dec. 13-15 in Port St. Lucie. Three county residents took home gold medals.
VERO BEACH - According to the latest report from the Vero Beach Lifeguard Association, November beach attendance set a new record.
SEBASTIAN - The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will play a basketball game at Sebastian River High School on Sat., Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m.
VERO BEACH - Former Commissioner of Major League Baseball Fay Vincent spoke on Nov. 15 at a celebration of the 244th birthday of the Marine Corps.
SEBASTIAN - Sunday Strong, a Vero Beach-based non-profit dedicated to providing fitness classes for adults with intellectual disabilities, is expanding to Sebastian.
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VERO BEACH - Following a rare, sustained public outcry that packed several consecutive city meetings, the Vero Beach City Council has reversed plans to close the Leisure Square pool.
VERO BEACH - Tennis star Mardy Fish, whose children’s foundation is based in Vero Beach, sent a video message to his foundation’s supporters in August, thanking them for supporting programs for Indian River County children.
VERO BEACH - The 12th annual Mulligan’s Skim Jam returns to Vero Beach Sat., Aug. 31. The event at Sexton Plaza Beach is billed as the world’s largest one-day skimboard contest.
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VERO BEACH - As the city of Vero Beach debates whether to close the Leisure Square swimming pool, the community is invited to try out the recreation center’s facilities and programs for free on Sat., Aug.24, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
VERO BEACH - The second annual Paddle Dash on Aug. 10 will benefit the Keep Indian River Beautiful Lagoon Friendly Lawns program.
George Matthews caught a 22 inch, 26 lbs, black drum in Titusville on Father's Day.
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FORT PIERCE – The Spanish game of Jai Alai has been played in South Florida for almost 100 years with ups and downs in popularity. During its peak in the 1980s, the television show Miami Vice included it in the opening credit montage; wedged in between palm trees, beaches, pink flamingos and…
VERO BEACH - The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department will hold Gymnastics and Aerial registration on Saturday, April 6, beginning at 8 a.m. at Leisure Square Fitness Center, 3705 16th St., Vero Beach.
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SEBASTIAN - Swimming charity Float Hope will hold its third Float Hope Invitational Swim Meet Friday, Oct. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the North County pool in Sebastian.
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ST. LUCIE WEST - The Indian River State College Foundation announces the Pioneer 5k Run/Walk to be held at the IRSC Pruitt Campus in St. Lucie West Saturday, November 10 starting at 7:30 a.m. The Pioneer 5k Run/Walk provides a great opportunity for experienced runners and beginners, and for …
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Indian River County Recreation Department has received a grant from the USA Swimming Foundation to fund free or reduced cost swim lessons in underserved communities.
The Westwood High School Panther’s Varsity Football Team’s home non-conference game against rival Fort Pierce Central High School’s Cobras was held at Lawnwood Stadium in Fort Pierce on Saturday, September 22. The Panthers defeated the Cobras with a final score of 26-18.  Â
TREASURE COAST - In high school football, there is nothing like a battle between two undefeated rivals. Both enter the game on top of the world, believing they are the best and can beat anybody. One leaves the game with those lofty ideals confirmed; the other leaves dejected and defeated.
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