‘Beloved’ Jupiter middle school teacher passes away, principal says
Jupiter Middle School principal Lisa Hastey said that Kevin Burns, a U.S. History and Civics teacher at the school for 20 years, passed away. Hastey's statement to families and staff over the weekend did not outline the cause of his death.
Planning a Fishing Trip to Cape Eleuthera
Cape Eleuthera is a far-flung Bahamian destination that holds the promise of great fishing for intrepid anglers. The post Planning a Fishing Trip to Cape Eleuthera appeared first on Salt Water Sportsman .
Census data shows St. Lucie surging while Palm Beach growth nearly stops
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida's population boom is losing momentum, but the slowdown is playing out very differently from county to county — and city to city. Along the Treasure Coast and in Palm Beach County, the clearest contrast is between St. Lucie County, where growth remains strong, and Palm Beach Count
Primary preview: Port St. Lucie mayor’s race is tied to lingering trash problems
Port St. Lucie, Fla. — The Port St Lucie mayor’s race is one of the races we are watching closely this week. And if you’ve been following of our coverage of the WastePro Settlement and the public’s frustration with trash pickup, you know, that is likely top of mind for voters.
UPDATE: Border collies rescued from horrible hoarding home making progress
Just a week ago, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office raided a property on 1245 SW Alligator Street.in Palm City, Florida after having received multiple complaints referencing animal hoarding and animal neglect. The animals had been living in deplorable conditions in a home covered in feces across “every square inch.”...
This Hidden Florida Restaurant Serves Fresh Seafood And Homemade Desserts In A 100-Year-Old Home
Drive down landmark Center Street in Jupiter, Florida, and you could easily pass one of the town’s most charming restaurants without even realizing it’s there. The Sims House doesn’t look like a restaurant from the road; it has no flashy signage out front to advertise its presence. But it’s one of the most unique resta
‘Something in my gut didn’t feel right’: Neighbors rescue autistic boy from pond
A group of Florida residents rescued a 5-year-old autistic boy who wandered away from home and entered a retention pond Saturday morning, police said. Melinda Dryer and her sister were driving in Port St. Lucie when they saw the child crossing the road. "When he walked in front of the...
St. Lucie Nuclear Plant Unit 1 shut down after control rods drop into core
Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 was manually shut down Aug. 13 after 3 control rods dropped into the core. The NRC classified it as a non-emergency.
Woman found shot in Vero Beach roadway dies; homicide investigation underway
A woman found shot in a Vero Beach roadway Sunday morning has died. IRCSO is investigating as a homicide and searching for a person of interest.
Stuart Commission voting on Haney Creek on Aug. 17
STUART — The City Commission voted Aug. 10 to have staff return with a resolution for a November referendum that would give Stuart voters the choice of undoing a 2011 referendum that set aside a two-acre commercial parcel near Haney Creek as a potential revenue source to help fund maintenance of the adjoining preserve.
