St. Lucie EDC celebrates another year of success
PORT ST. LUCIE – St. Lucie County’s business growth in 2025 is seen as yet another year of triumphant achievements for those responsible for economic development in the county. At a recent luncheon, St. Lucie Economic Development Council (EDC) executives and directors revealed the many wins the county has seen by way...
Turning a Parkinson’s diagnosis into a senior care mission
MARTIN COUNTY – When Betsy Ciconte got the diagnosis that her 78-year-old father, Michael Turnbull of Juno Beach, developed Parkinson’s Disease, she decided to take a pro-active response. To that end about seven months ago, she became part of the Pennsylvania-based Seniors Helping Seniors®, which matches senior...
Crash with injuries on I-95 North in Martin County blocks lanes
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash with injuries on I-95 North in Martin County is blocking lanes on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash at Mile Marker 90, just north of the Indiantown Road Exit, at 5:41 a.m. In the latest update at 5:47 a.m., officials said...
Treasure Coast Connector becomes Ellen Contreras’ multimedia venture
VERO BEACH — Ellen Contreras, the creative force behind the Treasure Coast Connector, describes her podcast as a multimedia show highlighting the vibrant business community of the Treasure Coast, Florida. Broadcasting on iHeartRadio 107.9 FM every Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m., the show simultaneously captures the...
Brightline’s Stuart station project faces delays as Martin County seeks federal funding
Nearly two years after Brightline announced Stuart as the location for its next high-speed rail station, the project remains in limbo as Martin County pursues federal grant funding for the second time. The mood was jubilant when Brightline announced in early 2024 that Stuart would be its preferred location for...
Florida Highwaymen Museum to open Feb. 20
FORT PIERCE ── The Florida Highwaymen Museum is set to open Feb. 20. A year after its original targeted date, the museum celebrating the legacy of the 26 original Florida Highwaymen, will host a soft opening celebration from 4 – 6 p.m. Friday. The Highwaymen are storied,...
21-year-old arrested following large drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — The Martin County Sheriff’s Office announced a major drug bust that resulted in the seizure of large amounts of marijuana, THC products, firearms, and cash. According to authorities, detectives seized more than 100 pounds of marijuana, approximately 2,000 THC vape cartridges, seven firearms, and nearly...
Erosion threatens homes; emergency sand trucked to beach
Fort Pierce city leaders are implementing emergency erosion control measures at Jetty Park Beach on Hutchinson Island after severe erosion put nearby homes and infrastructure at risk.
Honoring the forgotten: IRSC students work to solve local cold cases
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Cold cases on the Treasure Coast area are getting a second look thanks to a unique program at Indian River State College that is pairing criminal justice students with real, unsolved investigations from local law enforcement agencies. The Institute for Cold Case Investigations at IRSC...
Bruno Chocolate Creations’ sweet legacy
FORT PIERCE — For generations of Fort Pierce residents, the smell of chocolate along U.S. Highway 1 has been more than a passing indulgence. It has been the sweet aroma of tradition. Bruno Chocolate Creations, often referred to locally as “Bruno’s Chocolate Factory,” has stood as one of the Treasure Coast’s...

















