Treasure Coast News
- Alienstock music festival draws like-minded seekers to dusty Nevada town in search of 'them aliens' September 20, 2019On Thursday, the music festival that spawned from the viral space oddity known as “Storm Area 51” remained in the building phase.
- Rubio, Scott seek to keep Canadian 'snowbirds' longer September 20, 2019Eight-month stay would further boost tourism
- Deuce Dunbar's heroics help Centennial hold off Sebastian River September 20, 2019Louwens Filemond scored the game-winning touchdown after a punt block in the fourth quarter.
- Centennial and Central win to remain undefeated in boys bowling September 20, 2019Centennial defeats Lincoln Park while Fort Pierce Central defeats Vero Beach in boys bowling to continue their undefeated season.
- Highlights from St. Lucie West Centennial's 14-7 win over Sebastian River September 20, 2019Eagles score on special teams, get key fourth down stop to beat Sebastian River on Friday.
St. Lucie County News
- 'It's No Joke': Awareness campaign aims to thwart school threats made by students September 19, 2019The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice's "It's No Joke" campaign also teaches students about the consequences of school threats.
- Stuart man arrested for armed robbery at Port St. Lucie gas station September 19, 2019A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with what Port St. Lucie police said was an armed robbery at a gas station in March, records show.
- Museum Day, Pirate & Caribbean Festival, Surfrider Classic top things to do this weekend September 19, 2019Here are the best events and things to do in Vero Beach, Sebastian, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Palm City, Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie.
- Learn to Read of St. Lucie County receives $10,000 from Dollar General Literacy Foundation September 18, 2019“CASAS is the most widely used competency-based assessment system in the United States designed to assess the relevant real-world basic skills of adult learners," said Matt Anderson, executive director of Learn to Read.
- Education Foundation, St. Lucie donates $400,000 to St. Lucie County Public Schools September 18, 2019The money will be used to support teacher grants, student scholarships, classroom funding and teacher recognition.
State News
- Oil company wants to walk away from 30,000 gallon a day spill in the Gulf September 19, 2019Taylor Energy says it has done everything possible to stem the flow of oil and that it should no longer be held accountable for the leak.
- Technology, regulations not enough to keep Florida safe from drilling, critics say September 19, 2019Although the Coast Guard has recently capped at least part of the leak, higher estimates suggest about the site has been leaking about 70,000 gallons a day.
- The horrors of Dorian parallel another nearby tragedy of historic proportions September 17, 2019Hurricane Dorian took potentially thousands of lives as did the Hurricane of 1928.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis announces recurring funding to Everglades restoration, increase in DEP fines September 11, 2019Gov. DeSantis traveled to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples Wednesday to make an announcement regarding Everglades restoration and the DEP.
- Florida teen arrested in plot to have someone kill parents September 11, 2019The girl was arrested and charged with two counts of criminal solicitation for murder.
Business News
- American Icon Brewery named by Men's Journal as cool place to drink craft beer September 6, 2019Vero Beach's former diesel power plant was developed into a brewery in 2016. The anchor of American Icon is a giant diesel engine.
- Fake Publix ad circulating on social media July 11, 2019The ad claims to give "everyone FREE $80 coupon to celebrate 75th anniversary." In fact, Publix was founded 88 years ago.
- Drone video: Port of Fort Pierce gets ready for mega-yacht repair center June 26, 2019Aerial view of the Port of Fort Pierce on April 12, 2019. Derecktor Shipyards will operate a mega-yacht repair center on 12.3 acres at the port.
- St. Lucie County issues code violation to golf range for not having permits for business June 17, 2019St. Lucie Golf Range advertised handgun drills, hatchet throwing and concealed carry weapons certification.
- Catch the Wave of Hope president enlists Realtors' help in effort to spot, stop human trafficking June 6, 2019“As Realtors, not only are we out and about in neighborhoods and in homes, but we also have a role as community stewards,” said Janice Norman, president of Catch the Wave of Hope and a Realtor with Water Pointe Realty Group.
Treasure Coast Sports
- Deuce Dunbar's heroics help Centennial hold off Sebastian River September 20, 2019Louwens Filemond scored the game-winning touchdown after a punt block in the fourth quarter.
- Centennial and Central win to remain undefeated in boys bowling September 20, 2019Centennial defeats Lincoln Park while Fort Pierce Central defeats Vero Beach in boys bowling to continue their undefeated season.
- Highlights from St. Lucie West Centennial's 14-7 win over Sebastian River September 20, 2019Eagles score on special teams, get key fourth down stop to beat Sebastian River on Friday.
- High School football: SLW Centennial vs. Sebastian River September 20, 2019The Sebastian River football team travels Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, to South County Stadium in Port St. Lucie to take on SLW Centennial High School.
- Miami Dolphins to start Josh Rosen at QB vs. Cowboys, bench Ryan Fitzpatrick September 19, 2019The Miami Dolphins, after two inept performances to open their season, have benched Ryan Fitzpatrick in favor of Josh Rosen.
Treasure Coast Entertainment
- Computer help: How to find an app your computer does not recognize September 19, 2019There are several ways to find and remove apps from your computer.
- Yard Doc: Plant a native tree after the storm September 19, 2019Some landscaping tips and suggestions about trees to survive Treasure Coast weather events
- Museum Day, Pirate & Caribbean Festival, Surfrider Classic top things to do this weekend September 19, 2019Here are the best events and things to do in Vero Beach, Sebastian, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Palm City, Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie.
- Play Money Pinball features retro pinball machines and arcade games, sells beer and wine September 18, 2019The Stuart hangout features more than 30 pinball machines, mostly from the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s.
- New attraction Play Money Pinball a family-friendly arcade in Stuart September 18, 2019Families enjoy the entertainment at Play Money Pinball on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Stuart. The family-friendly arcade, which opened last February, is the only retro arcade of its kind on the Treasure Coast.
Treasure Coast Luminaries
- Education Foundation, St. Lucie donates $400,000 to St. Lucie County Public Schools September 18, 2019The money will be used to support teacher grants, student scholarships, classroom funding and teacher recognition.
- CareBag's Oct. 5 gala to feature Taiko, an ancient Japanese form of drumming September 18, 2019Money raised at the gala will go to buy a second mobile shower unit and van for the poor and homeless served by CareBag.
- Wine Women & Shoes promises to be Best. Night. Ever. for Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County September 18, 2019Wine Women & Shoes is a blend of fashion and compassion and puts the “fun” in fundraiser.
- Hibiscus Children's Center youth go to school prepared, confident thanks to 'Backpack Fairy,' others September 18, 2019Hibiscus Children's Center also extends a thank you to First Baptist Church of Jensen Beach for helping to send the children living at the Hibiscus Children's Shelter in Jensen Beach back to school prepared and ready for a great year.
- Time to register: Race for Recovery set for Sept. 28 at IRSC Pruitt Campus September 18, 2019Proceeds support mental health and addiction recovery services for 14,000 children and adults at New Horizons inpatient and outpatient facilities across the Treasure Coast and in Okeechobee.
Treasure Coast Guide
- Homegrown: Colonial Metalworks owner Gina Capparelli and partner Chris Hale June 4, 2018
- Video: Chef Chris Bireley to sell Adams Ranch beef at new restaurant January 31, 2018Head chef and owner of Osecola Bistro, Chris Bireley, shares his expectations for customers who will be able to eat fresh Adams Ranch beef at his new restaurant, The Braford at the Galleria at Pierce Harbor in Fort Pierce.
- Video: Vero Beach Museum of Art unveils new Art Zone for kids January 26, 2018Art Zone is an interactive children’s space inside the Vero Beach Museum of Art that opened Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 in Vero Beach. It features ten different play areas with hands-on activities including magnetic and chalkboard walls, floor puzzle, and a puppet theatre. An interactive sketch aquarium is part of the space where children can […]
- Homegrown: Charles Williams builds surfboards between surfing sessions December 5, 2017"I'm a surfer, not a businessman," says Charles Williams, of Fort Pierce, who has been building Impact surfboards since the mid-1970s and stays afloat by marketing his boards at the beach.
- Video: The Mural Project at Ground Floor Farm November 9, 2017Over one month in October 2017, 16 artists transformed the building and fence surrounding Ground Floor Farm into Stuart's newest public art exhibit, The Mural Project at Ground Floor Farm.