Family-run ice cream shop leans on community to keep business afloat
The parents have decided to return to Mexico unable after being unable to renew their visas last month.
2 Florida men convicted after more than $30K worth of drugs brought to Myrtle...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Two Florida men have been convicted by a federal jury after they were found with more than $30,000 worth of drugs in Myrtle Beach in 2021, the Department of Justice said Thursday. Vincent Wilson, 54, and Ervin Lee Smith, 50, both of Fort Pierce, were convicted of conspiring to distribute […]
30-FOOT RESCUE: Osprey saved after becoming tangled in line
A young osprey was rescued Wednesday after it became tangled in a nylon line in Port St. Lucie in the St. Lucie River.
A Night of Hope and Healing
More than 225 community members, survivor advocates, and leaders from across Florida gathered for A Night of Hope and Healing, an evening centered on stories of resilience in the ongoing fight to end human trafficking in Florida. “Ending human trafficking isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a moral imperative. Florida is...
Well-Groomed at Certified Doodle in Jensen Beach
Locals Steven and Vanessa Rushing opened a gentle and transparent grooming salon that caters to doodles The post Well-Groomed at Certified Doodle in Jensen Beach appeared first on Stuart Magazine .
EMT access to island condo is issue in lawsuit
A major wrongful death civil suit that could force Vero Beach condominium buildings and their management companies to reexamine procedures for allowing EMTs rapid access in case of emergencies is now set to go forward in September. Judge Cynthia Cox last week signed an order giving the plaintiff’s attorney, Dane...
Local nonprofit offering hope and help to hundreds of women battling ovarian cancer
JUPITER, FLA — For many women, battling cancer of the reproductive organs can be a long and lonely journey. Right now, Florida has one of the highest rates of ovarian cancer in the nation. It is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. Just this year...
St. Lucie County, FL restaurants with the most violations in May 2025
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted 34 inspections across St. Lucie County restaurants during the past month, with 30 establishments passing their initial visits. Four restaurants, however, failed to meet standards on their first inspection, including one that required temporary...
Wanted at Vero Beach delivery unit: More babies!
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital’s highly ranked labor and delivery unit, designed and staffed to handle 1,200 to 1,300 births per year, is currently losing more than $3 million annually due to a lack of babies. More than 1,200 babies per year were born to Indian River County residents...
Florida Man Scratches His Way To $2 Million Lottery Prize
A Florida man claimed a life-changing $2 million top prize from the 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game, the Florida Lottery announced today. Barthell opted to receive his substantial winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,280,000.00. Fredrick Barthell, 58, of Port St. Lucie, purchased the lucky ticket at the...