Christopher Collins on Slow Growth, Clean Water, and Low Taxes in Martin County
Christopher “Doc” Collins is running for Martin County Commission after spending the last four years as a Stuart city commissioner and mayor. A chiropractor who has run a Downtown Stuart practice for 15 years, Collins is married with four young children. His platform centers on what he describes as slow growth, water q
Martin County parent concerned about hot, overcrowded school bus
A Martin County mom says her daughter's first day of high school ended in tears after a hot, overcrowded bus ride home.
Spirit Halloween stores begin to open across Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Get ready to scream with excitement! The spookiest time of year is almost here, and Halloween enthusiasts will be able to shop at 10 temporary Spirit Halloween locations across Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast. The seasonal retailer typically operates from August through early...
Good Samaritans save autistic boy who wandered into pond in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. (WSVN) - - Neighbors jumped into action after they spotted a boy on the autism spectrum heading toward a retention pond in Port St. Lucie. Good Samaritan Melinda Dryer said it was her intuition that told her something wasn’t right, Saturday morning. Dryer said she...
City Hall wants a glow-up
FORT PIERCE – The City of Fort Pierce is inviting professional artists and artist teams to submit proposals for a permanent outdoor sculpture to be installed at the front entrance of Fort Pierce City Hall, located at 100 N. U.S. Highway 1. This public art opportunity is part of...
Fort Pierce reviews its noise ordinances amidst 1,954 complaints
FORT PIERCE — Fort Pierce officials are considering changes to the city's noise ordinance following more than 1,900 complaints over a one-year period. Sean Coss, the city's director of community response, outlined several issues with the current ordinance, including gaps in its schedule, inconsistencies in its language
More Florida Cities and Counties Proposing Tax and Fee Increases
If you are a developer or just a local Florida homeowner, expect your property taxes and fees to go up. In South Florida, the Port St. Lucie City Commission has proposed higher fees for developers. The city wants developers to bear more of the cost of city services, claiming the higher fees ensure developers pay their
‘Worst case we’ve ever seen’: Humane Society caring for 36 rescued dogs
Staff at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) in Palm City are in the midst of an arduous process: medically grooming, bathing and examining 36 Border Collies brought to them Monday.
Martin County hoarding cases raise questions about Florida law
Two Martin County animal hoarding cases three weeks apart are fueling calls for tougher Florida laws on animal cruelty and hoarding.
Vet expert: Supplements, gadgets won’t fix pet heat risk
As Treasure Coast temperatures climb into the brutal summer stretch, a veterinary rehabilitation specialist is urging pet owners to separate genuine wellness tools from trendy marketing — and to know the real warning signs of heat stroke in dogs. Dr. Kelly Fishman, DVM, CVA, CCRT, founder of Strut Animal...

















