Vero targets fed ‘earmark’ funds for five projects
For the first time since it was incorporated more than a century ago, Vero Beach is seeking direct federal help for five high-dollar projects through the congressional appropriations “earmark” process. Four of the projects are on the barrier island. “We broke new ground at the city this year,”...
Historic Jones family homestead opens to public
Renovation of the modest Cracker-style clapboard house on Jungle Trail that was the longtime home of citrus grower and fruit stand owner Richard Jones and his wife, Mary, is complete. After a ribbon cutting in late March, the historic house is now open to the public three days a week, serving both as a monument to...
Martin County opens nutritional gardens for youth health education
STUART — Martin County officials are introducing a new approach to nutrition education with the launch of three gardens designed to give students hands-on experience growing and preparing food. The gardens are located at after-school program sites across the county, where children can take part in planting and...
Jack Nicklaus & Rick Horrow Launch Ben Horrow Project to Elevate Youth Golf
West Palm Beach (CBS12 News) — Rick Horrow, who viewers know from his weekly appearances on Inside the Billions on CBS12 News, is teaming up with golf legend Jack Nicklaus and the First Tee to introduce the Ben Horrow Project — a meaningful initiative launched in honor of his father.
Taylor Morrison to build two communities with 1,750 homes in Port St. Lucie’s Solaeris...
Taylor Morrison has purchased land in the 3,300-acre Solaeris master-planned community in Port St. Lucie and plans to build two communities with over 1,750 homes: Esplanade at Solaeris and Azure at Solaeris. Esplanade at Solaeris will be a resort-style, gated community with about 1,200 single-family homes, villas and...
Port St. Lucie to host autism awareness event focused on safety and resources
PORT ST. LUCIE — The City of Port St. Lucie will host its first Autism Awareness & Community Resource Event on April 18, bringing together families, safety officials and service providers to share resources and gather community input. The free event, led by the Port St. Lucie Police Department,...
This Lively Port St. Lucie Spot Is a Go-To for Fresh Seafood, Cold Drinks,...
There is a place in Port St. Lucie where the energy is always right, the seafood is fresh, and the crowd feels like a mix of regulars and happy newcomers all sharing the same good mood. It sits on a busy stretch of road, yet the moment you walk through the door, the outside world kind of melts away.
Young owner keeps Penny Hill Subs thriving
VERO BEACH — At 19, Abigail Introcas was driving toward Orlando to put a down payment on a food truck when a phone call changed her plans — and her future. A family friend, Ray Brubaker, urged her to skip the truck and consider buying Penny Hill Subs, a longtime Vero Beach sub shop at 1179 Old Dixie Highway.
Tiger Woods handed extra punishment as disturbing arrest footage comes to light
Tiger Woods faces an additional careless driving citation in Martin County, as bodycam footage from his DUI arrest has emerged.
Port St. Lucie to celebrate 65th anniversary with community event
PORT ST. LUCIE — Port St. Lucie will mark its 65th anniversary with a community celebration on April 25, inviting residents to reflect on the city’s growth and connect with neighbors. The free event is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Port District, 2454 SE Westmoreland...

















