My Brother’s BBQ is slow-smoked perfection
PORT ST. LUCIE — A New Year’s tradition in my family has always been a southern menu created to entice good health, wealth and luck. Staples of this annual menu include pork, green beans or collard greens, cornbread and black-eyed peas. With only the two of us home for dinner this year, my husband and I were in...
Jupiter announces new police chief
The town of Jupiter has a new police chief. Chief Don Hennessy will lead the town's police department, according to a Wednesday post on the town's Facebook page.
Semi-truck carrying propane sets on fire on Florida’s Turnpike in St. Lucie County
A semi-truck carrying propane tanks engulfed in flames on Florida’s Turnpike in St. Lucie County Wednesday morning, shutting down all lanes and causing major delays for many commuters. The incident occurred at around 6:20 a.m. at mile marker 167 in the western part of the county. As of 9:30...
Florida’s Seasonal Population Growth Linked to Rising Car Accidents in Vero Beach
Vero Beach injury law firm Seasonal population growth in Vero Beach increases traffic congestion and contributes to higher rates of car accidents. VERO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Vero Beach experiences a unique seasonal transformation each year as South Florida’s population swells...
Purple Heart recipients to receive hand-carved canes at Florida ceremony
FORT PIERCE — Combat-wounded veterans and Gold Star families from across the country will gather this month for a special tribute, where 58 recipients of the Purple Heart medal will receive hand-carved, personalized canes at no cost. The Purple Heart Cane Project’s annual ceremony is set for Saturday, Jan....
Indian River Land Trust — “Beyond the Centennial”
Indian River — it’s our county, it’s our special stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway, it’s the land we enjoy and admire every day. Keeping it clean and beautiful and accessible to all is the mission of the Indian River Land Trust. Kenneth Grudens, Executive Director, and...
Register Today for the Florida Citrus Show
The Florida Citrus Show is scheduled for Thursday, March 12. The event will be held at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Indian River Research and Education Center and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service U.S. Horticultural Research...
Deadly crashes renew safety concerns at Bridge Road and I-95 in Hobe Sound
A second serious crash in less than a week at Bridge Road and the I-95 exit ramp is prompting concerns about safety at an intersection residents say is dangerous. Martin County Fire Rescue responded Tuesday morning to a crash at Bridge Road and I-95 that seriously injured one adult and hurt a child. Officials said...
Hear the history of Florida in less than an hour
Are you new to the area and want a primer on the history of Florida? Or maybe you’re an old-timer who wants to put some of the pieces of Florida’s history together. Everyone may find answers to their questions about Florida History when Dr. Ben Brotemarkle, executive director of the Florida Historical Society,...
Costco distribution depot bringing 380 jobs to this city
A new 1.8 million square foot Costco distribution depot is coming to Port St. Lucie in March, bringing nearly 400 jobs to the city with an average salary of about $55,000 per year.
