Treasure Coast News
- Tanner Dashner sentenced to more than 70 years in prison for fiery DUI crash that killed 5 June 28, 2022Tanner Dashner, who drove while impaired in 2018 and caused a crash that left five dead, apologized to the families of the deceased, and survivor
- Trump lunged at a security chief on Jan. 6, demanded to go to Capitol, aide tells hearing: recap June 28, 2022Cassidy Hutchinson testified about discussions in the White House ahead of Jan. 6 and Trump's actions on the morning of the Capitol attack.
- Tropics watch: Potential Tropical Cyclone 2 nears southern Windward Islands; Invest 95L gains strength in Gulf June 28, 2022Even if a tropical system does not form, tropical downpours are likely across the Gulf Coast states this week.
- St. Lucie 17th this year in number of abortions statewide; Indian River, Martin among lowest June 28, 2022Abortions are still protected in Florida, even after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. But new state restricts are to go into effect Friday.
- Python Cowboy from Indiantown trained cur dog Moose to sniff out snakes in Everglades June 28, 2022Mike Kimmel of Indiantown, known on social media as the Python Cowboy, has trained his cur dog to sniff out snakes. Moose recently found a nest.
St. Lucie County News
- Tanner Dashner sentenced to more than 70 years in prison for fiery DUI crash that killed 5 June 28, 2022Tanner Dashner, who drove while impaired in 2018 and caused a crash that left five dead, apologized to the families of the deceased, and survivor
- Final day of Tanner Dashner's sentencing hearing from 2018 crash that left 5 dead June 28, 2022Tanner Dashner received a sentence of 72.5 years at the St. Lucie Courthouse in Fort Pierce, Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
- St. Lucie 17th this year in number of abortions statewide; Indian River, Martin among lowest June 28, 2022Abortions are still protected in Florida, even after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. But new state restricts are to go into effect Friday.
- Man found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound in assisted living facility parking lot June 28, 2022Police responded to Harbor Place assisted living facility on SE Jennings Road where a man was found dead on the ground in the parking lot
- Florida manatees: Seagrass loss keeps 2022 deaths high above the 5-year average June 28, 2022A record 1,100 Florida manatees died in 2021, many of them from starvation. That will affect their health and reproduction for a long time to come.
State News
- Python Cowboy's secret weapon to catching snakes in Florida? Python-hunting dog named Moose June 28, 2022Mike Kimmel's dog, Moose, helps hunter find pythons
- Python Cowboy from Indiantown trained cur dog Moose to sniff out snakes in Everglades June 28, 2022Mike Kimmel of Indiantown, known on social media as the Python Cowboy, has trained his cur dog to sniff out snakes. Moose recently found a nest.
- Days before it takes effect, Florida's new abortion limit argued in court June 27, 2022A Leon County judge was asked Monday to block the new law as a violation of the state constitutional right to privacy, days before taking effect.
- Torn from the Andrew Gillum indictment: Five key takeaways from the federal corruption case June 27, 2022The 26-page indictment offered up equal servings of eye-opening revelations and tantalizing mysteries from the FBI's secretive investigation.
- Do we have a right to kill harmless Florida black bears? These shooters thought so. June 27, 2022Black bears typically don't hurt people and often will run away from noises. The FWC had determined to let this bear leave the area on its own.
Business News
- Python Cowboy from Indiantown trained cur dog Moose to sniff out snakes in Everglades June 28, 2022Mike Kimmel of Indiantown, known on social media as the Python Cowboy, has trained his cur dog to sniff out snakes. Moose recently found a nest.
- Farm to table: At least 11 local restaurants serve farm-to-table dinners on Treasure Coast June 28, 2022Dine on the freshest ingredients at these Treasure Coast farm-to-table restaurants. Some have produce markets and some are farms that offer dinners.
- Do we have a right to kill harmless Florida black bears? These shooters thought so. June 27, 2022Black bears typically don't hurt people and often will run away from noises. The FWC had determined to let this bear leave the area on its own.
- HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce expands as COVID hospitalizations increase June 27, 2022The Treasure Coast's only trauma center, in Fort Pierce, has added a four-story expansion as COVID-19 hospitalizations increase throughout the region.
- In the Know: Cars rapidly roar by Bonita Springs house under construction adjacent to I-75 June 27, 2022In the Know: In video uploaded in June 2022, traffic recently rapidly roars by a Bonita Springs home under construction adjacent to Interstate 75.
Treasure Coast Sports
- Why did Brooks Koepka go from ripping golfers participating in Saudi-backed LIV Golf to joining them? | D'Angelo June 28, 2022Koepka says his opinion of LIV Golf Series changed. "I feel very comfortable with the decision that was made," he said of the move off the PGA Tour.
- What was behind Brooks Koepka's decision to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf? June 28, 2022Brooks Koepka is a big get for the Saudi-backed LIV series. He joins Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau as LIV's marquee names.
- Captain Koepka: Brooks to lead four-man team in his first LIV Golf event June 28, 2022Brooks Koepka was named one of 12 captains for his first LIV event. The 54-hole, no-cut tournament starts Thursday outside of Portland, Oregon.
- LIV Golf claims another PGA Tour player out of Palm Beach County June 28, 2022Matthew Wolff will be joined by former PGA Tour winner Carlos Ortiz LIV Golf Tour event outside of Portland, Oregon, its first tourney in U.S.
- LIV golf: What do the initials of Saudi Arabia-backed professional tour mean? June 28, 2022Among the unique things about the new professional golf tour, LIV is offering a $54 million bonus for anyone who shoots a 54 or lower at one of its events.
Treasure Coast Entertainment
- Farm to table: At least 11 local restaurants serve farm-to-table dinners on Treasure Coast June 28, 2022Dine on the freshest ingredients at these Treasure Coast farm-to-table restaurants. Some have produce markets and some are farms that offer dinners.
- Vero Pride hosts Pride on the Block event at Kilted Mermaid June 28, 2022Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and supporters gather at the Kilted Mermaid on Sunday, June 26, 2022, for Pride on the Block 2K22.
- Best BBQ in Florida: Here's 12 restaurants, food trucks from Palm Beach to Pensacola June 25, 2022From Pensacola to Palm Beach, Florida is home to incredible barbecue. Here's some of our favorites at restaurants and food trucks.
- When giant ants invaded the Treasure Coast: A quirkier moment in local history | Opinion June 24, 2022It didn't generate quite as much buzz as another science fiction movie released a month earlier, but "Empire of the Ants" was still noteworthy.
- Griot, legume, oxtail: Find them at the 10 best Haitian restaurants on the Treasure Coast June 23, 2022Haitian restaurant owners say their two most popular dishes are griot and legume. Here's what they are and where to get them. Bon apeti!
Treasure Coast Luminaries
- 13 local nonprofits seek donations to earn grants through Gannett Foundation's A Community Thrives September 25, 2020The organizations will now fundraise online through a national crowdfunding campaign to become eligible to receive money to put toward a specific project.
- Gannett Foundation's A Community Thrives offering grants to Treasure Coast nonprofits September 2, 2020A Community Thrives gives nonprofits the opportunity to fundraise on a national platform, while grants help further accelerate exceptional projects.
- 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.
Treasure Coast Guide
- Indian River County pulls Children's Trust vote from ballot, looks to other funding options March 7, 2022Indian River Shores and Orchid town councils had declined to be part of the Children's Trust taxing district, even if voters had approved the plan.
- GOP selects Anthony Bonna in St. Lucie County Commission District 2 primary August 29, 2018Republican Anthony Bonna will face Democrat Sean Mitchell in the Nov. 6 general election.
- Treasure Coast Beaches: Where to stick your toes in the sand March 7, 2017Whether you seek surfing or solitude, the Treasure Coast has it all.