Treasure Coast News
- Face-mask requirement gets the OK in Martin County; enforcement fines range from $50-$250 July 7, 2020Commissioners, who balked last week at a potential criminal penalty, gave unanimous approval to the new regulation Tuesday.
- Treasure Coast schools' reopening plans offering 'options' for students, parents in new year July 7, 2020Families will need to select which learning option best fits their needs before returning to school, officials said.
- Martin County residents speak up at a Martin County Commission meeting on wearing masks July 7, 2020Martin County Commission meeting discussing emergency order in regards to face covering in public, during meeting at the Blake Library on July 7, 2020, in Stuart.
- $6.9 million from CARES Act to help IRC residents affected by COVID-19, municipalities July 7, 2020About $2 million of the $6.9 million will be spent for community assistance, such as job training and food distribution.
- Police: 82-year-old active shooter fatally shoots 11-year-old girl, her father July 7, 2020According to records accessed on the St. Lucie County Clerk's site, Sandra DelSerro was named in a "dangerous animal citation" for a female bull mastiff named Roxy.
St. Lucie County News
- Face-mask requirement gets the OK in Martin County; enforcement fines range from $50-$250 July 7, 2020Commissioners, who balked last week at a potential criminal penalty, gave unanimous approval to the new regulation Tuesday.
- Treasure Coast schools' reopening plans offering 'options' for students, parents in new year July 7, 2020Families will need to select which learning option best fits their needs before returning to school, officials said.
- Police: 82-year-old active shooter fatally shoots 11-year-old girl, her father July 7, 2020According to records accessed on the St. Lucie County Clerk's site, Sandra DelSerro was named in a "dangerous animal citation" for a female bull mastiff named Roxy.
- Crabby's Dockside opens to packed house at Fort Pierce City Marina July 7, 2020After a month delay, Crabby's Dockside opens at Fort Pierce City Marina.
- Law enforcement continues to work the scene of a shooting in Port St. Lucie July 7, 2020Law enforcement continues to work the scene of a shooting in Port St. Lucie
State News
- Publix recalls some of its salad products in Florida June 21, 2020Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Fresh Express 11.5-ounce Southwest Chopped Kit.
- Analysis: Why do Gulf of Mexico red snapper anglers have it easier than Atlantic anglers? June 20, 2020Rules for anglers catching the same fish are much stricter in the Atlantic than the Gulf of Mexico. This analysis explains why. But is it fair?
- Tourists can travel to the Bahamas by air and sea, if proven to be COVID-19 negative June 15, 2020Capt. Billy Black called bottom-fishing there spectacular. "The blue marlin are still there and we can catch them, dolphin, wahoo and tuna year-round."
- Economists: Oceans and Great Lakes contributed $373 billion to U.S. in 2018 June 3, 2020The "blue economy," as it is called by NOAA and the Bureau of Economic Analysis, contributed $373 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product for 2018.
- Boating manufacturing leaders to Commerce Secretary Ross: Fishing access leads to job creation May 29, 2020U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross toured Maverick Boat Group's manufacturing facility in Fort Pierce and met with boating and fishing manufacturers.
Business News
- COVID-19 in Florida through photos July 7, 2020The latest updates on COVID-19 continues. Here's a look at what residents are doing in Florida since May 2020.
- COVID: Tourist tax plummets for Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River counties July 7, 2020"While leisure travel is slowly starting to resume, 6 in 10 hotel rooms remain empty." Treasure Coast counties count their losses in tourist taxes.
- Treasure Coast restaurants: What's opened recently despite COVID-19 and fears of dining out? July 3, 2020Nearly a dozen new restaurants on the Treasure Coast feature smoothies, pizza, wings and Thai cuisine.
- COVID testing: TCPalm reporter shares personal experience in getting a nasal swab July 3, 2020TCPalm health reporter Max Chesnes walks readers step-by-step through his own coronavirus testing experience.
- 'Back in the Prohibition days': Bars closed while breweries, restaurants still serve alcohol July 2, 2020"No one can give anyone any answers as to why they are doing things the way they are," bar owner Jared Smith said of the Florida government.
Treasure Coast Sports
- Paycheck Protection Program loan keeps Seminole Boosters, Inc. staffed during pandemic July 7, 2020The fundraising arm of FSU Athletics has kept its staff intact during the pandemic thanks to a loan as part of the Payment Protection Program.
- Divot's Drive for Charity: Stuart golf instructor, daughter complete bike ride across America July 7, 2020PGA Master Professional Kevin Compare, aka 'Divot the Clown,' spent six weeks with his family traversing the country and raising money for charity.
- UFC's Gilbert Burns blames positive COVID test on Florida reopening: 'People are not wearing masks' July 7, 2020"I just think it's a Florida thing," Burns said after having to withdraw because of a positive test. "We're not safe anywhere. We have to stay home."
- TCPalm Super 11: John Carroll Catholic QB Jay Allen is a hit on every field July 7, 2020The TCPalm Super 11 is the list of the top recruited senior football players on the Treasure Coast.
- Super 11: Jay Allen July 7, 2020Super 11: Jay Allen, John Carroll Catholic High School
Treasure Coast Entertainment
- Crabby's Dockside opens to packed house at Fort Pierce City Marina July 7, 2020After a month delay, Crabby's Dockside opens at Fort Pierce City Marina.
- New restaurant Beach Bowls brings açaí berries, healthy food to downtown Fort Pierce July 6, 2020Michael Croke, 27, opened Beach Bowls at the end of May to bring something healthy and delicious to downtown Fort Pierce.
- 'Florida Heat' on hold indefinitely; Indian River County 'Live PD' spinoff future unknown July 2, 2020The show was scheduled to air July 15 but the Indian River County Sheriff's Office was notified in mid-June 'Florida Heat' would not premiere as planned on A&E.
- Here's what to do this July Fourth weekend without public fireworks, beaches July 2, 2020Even those who attend house parties and backyard barbecues should practice social distancing and wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Capt Hiram's Resort closed with COVID-19 cases found among staff; no reopen date scheduled July 2, 2020The resort will be closed until at least July 9.
Treasure Coast Luminaries
- ARC of Martin County planning 'Una Notte a Roma' in April at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa December 19, 2019Be prepared to feel transported to "La Bella Italia" for just one night, featuring the lovely soprano Lorianna Colozzo creating musical magic while you wine and dine on gourmet Italian cuisine at the beautiful Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa.
- Nearly 1,300 families enjoy Thanksgiving courtesy of Martin County young people and Elev8Hope December 19, 2019Sheriff's deputies delivered the 1,271 baskets filled with turkeys, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese and cake mix to local children and their families, all discretely identified and served through Elev8Hope.
- 2019 Elev8Hope's 'Wave of Compassion in Action' December 19, 2019Sheriff's deputies delivered the 1,271 baskets filled with turkeys, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese and cake mix to local children and their families, all discretely identified and served through Elev8Hope.
- Childcare Resources' Starfest luncheons celebrate children on Feb. 3-4 in Vero Beach December 18, 2019All proceeds will enable Childcare Resources to continue elevating and promoting high quality childcare in Indian River County.
- 6 members of St. Lucie County Boys & Girls Clubs go shopping at Whimsy Boutique December 18, 2019A champion at the gift of giving, Whimsy Boutique owner Patty Scott offered each young lady a stylish outfit of their choice, a trendy accessory and the freedom to select an item to present to a family member.
Treasure Coast Guide
- Homegrown: Colonial Metalworks owner Gina Capparelli and partner Chris Hale June 4, 2018Colonial Metalworks' Gina Capparelli and Chris Hale talk about their unique business on Farmers Market Road on May 25, 2018, in Fort Pierce.
- Watch Actress Get Transformed Into 'The Addams Family' Character June 1, 2018Makeup artist Rob Volsky slowly transforms Gillian Stine, 17, into "Grandmama" from The Addams Family Sunday, May 13, 2018, at his home in Vero Beach. Stine and other students underwent a makeup transformation into characters for Port St. Lucie High School Drama Department's summer production. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM
- Explore Blowing Rocks Preserve on Jupiter Island May 2, 2018Blowing Rocks is a 73-acre preserve on Jupiter Island maintained by The Nature Conservancy.
- 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 […]