Sunday Strong provides free fitness classes for people with intellectual disabilities
In 2016, Laura Radocaj decided to make a change. "The NIH (National Institute of Health) recommends 150 minutes of exercise a week, and this population, 90 percent, is not getting that," said Radocaj, the founder of Sunday Strong. That population she refers to is individuals with learning disabilities. She noticed...
Winter reading challenge offers sweet rewards for young bookworms
STUART — The Martin County Library System, in partnership with Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. and Culver’s, is launching its annual Winter Reading Challenge for children. The challenge runs from Nov. 22 through Jan. 4, 2026, offering young readers a fun way to stay engaged over winter break while...
‘We’re still here’: Al’s Family Farms re-opens after tornado destruction
One year after being destroyed in Hurricane Milton, Al's Family Farms reopened to the public in Fort Pierce, Fl. The St. Lucie County has been a mainstay in the community for nearly 50 years.
Vero Beach doctor charged after touching job trainee inappropriately
VERO BEACH — A longtime doctor suspected of inappropriately touching a job trainee at his practice has at least eight similar accusations against him dating back to 2011, Indian River County sheriff’s officials said. The family-practice physician – identified as Christopher David Olenek – posted bond and was back at...
Florida Man Arrested After Chicken Egg Argument Ends In Gunfire Outside Of Pub
A late-night debate over how many eggs a chicken can lay escalated dramatically last week, leading to a Florida man allegedly firing a handgun at three other bar patrons. Peter Riera, 44, was arrested after he called 911 following the incident outside a local pub. According to Port St. Lucie Police, the argument...
Habitat for Humanity to close Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie ReStores locations by Nov....
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie and Okeechobee has announced its closing its ReStore locations in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie on Monday. The ReStore locations will be closed starting on Saturday, November 22. According to Habitat for Humanity, the ReStore locations were an...
GLDD Lands $14.6 Million Dune & Beach Berm Contract for Jensen Beach, FL
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a dune and beach berm along approximately 4 miles of shoreline in Martin County, Florida. The amount of this action is $14,642,900. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be...
Free Handbook: Transform Your Pizzeria’s Slowest Night With Scott Van Duzer’s ‘Read to Succeed’...
Just a few years ago, Wednesday nights at Big Apple Pizza in Port St. Lucie, Florida, were so slow that owner Scott Van Duzer didn’t even bother coming into work. Now he doesn’t dare miss it. As described in PMQ Pizza’s November 2025 cover story, Van Duzer’s “Read to Succeed” program transformed a once-dead night...
Manson Construction Wins $14.6 Million Coastal Risk Management Project at Hutchinson Island, FL
Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for a coastal storm risk management project at Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida. The amount of this action is $14,659,700. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Jensen Beach,...
Car struck by Brightline train in Jupiter, leaving one seriously injured
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Brightline train struck a car in Jupiter early Saturday morning, leaving scattered debris and one person seriously injured. At 7:34 a.m., Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) and Tequesta Fire Rescue units were called to the area of E. Riverside Drive and N. Alternate A1A in Jupiter...
