Healing in the presence of horses
VERO BEACH — Tucked two blocks off a quiet Vero Beach street, at a farm called Angel’s Appy Acres on the corner of 49th and 58th Avenue, something unusual is happening beneath the shade of open sky — and it involves laying hands, the five elements, and a pair of horses named Rain and Voodoo.
St. Lucie County Fair celebrates community roots, agriculture and fun
FORT PIERCE — Under sunny skies Sunday, the 59th annual St. Lucie County Fair continued its tradition of combining midway thrills, agricultural exhibits and local culture at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds. The fair, running Feb. 27–March 8, draws thousands of visitors from across the Treasure Coast each year...
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Appoints Nicole Garlinghouse as Chief Financial Officer
March 3, 2026 – HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Garlinghouse as chief financial officer, effective March 3, 2026. Nicole brings more than 17 years of experience with HCA Healthcare to the organization. Most recently, Nicole served as chief financial officer at HCA...
Dredging to begin at Harbortown marina along Taylor Creek
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A six-month dredging project is set to begin in early March at Safe Harbor Marina Harbortown in Fort Pierce as part of ongoing renovations, St. Lucie County officials said. The work, being done in partnership with St. Lucie County, will take place in three phases...
Outpatient Care Continues to Grow at Florida Coast Medical Center
The Medical Office Building (MOB) adjacent to the newly opened Florida Coast Medical Center (FCMC) is continuing its rapid expansion, announcing that one final practice space remains available for a healthcare group looking to join a growing network of established specialists on the campus. Since opening alongside...
PBSO detains two after gun incident sparks Jupiter manhunt
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies have two people in custody after an incident involving a gun led to a manhunt and perimeter in Jupiter’s Limestone Creek. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle fled the scene following the confrontation, and deputies later located it abandoned near Indiantown...
Colorado doctor shot by deputies after Vero Beach incident
MARTIN COUNTY – A 72-year-old Colorado doctor is responsible for a shooting incident on March 2 at 12th Street and Commerce Avenue near Vero Beach, officials with Martin County Sheriff’s Office and Indian River County Sheriff’s Office confirmed March 3. Thomas Earl Steffens of Grand Junction, Colorado,...
Jupiter Medical Center Expands Orthopedic Innovation with MISHA® Knee System
JMC is first in Florida to offer minimally invasive implant for medial knee osteoarthritis. February 27, 2026 – Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) announced today that it has completed its first implantation of the MISHA® Knee System, the first implantable shock absorber (ISA) designed to reduce load on the knee joint,...
Rockin’ Blues Fest to kick off a new era of entertainment in Stuart
STUART ── What a great way to celebrate the opening of Stuart’s new amphitheater. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, seven hours of live music will fill Memorial Park when the Stuart Rockin’ Blues Fest kicks off at 11 a.m. The free event will have five different...
Nonprofit to host free mammography screening in Stuart
A nonprofit dedicated to increasing survivorship from breast and cervical cancer, will host a free mammography screening day in Stuart.
