‘Coming down like a typhoon’: Record rainfall soaks this city
Weekend storms along the Treasure Coast dropped nearly four inches of rain in Vero Beach in 24 hours.
Fort Pierce man charged firing gun in public, other charges
FORT PIERCE – A Fort Pierce man who allegedly fired six shots into the air was arrested by St. Lucie County Sheriff’s deputies on Oct. 26, according to sheriff’s office reports. At about 1:38 a.m., deputies responded to the 200 block of East St. Lucie Boulevard in...
Martin County ranks among top Florida counties for immigration enforcement activity
A new online dashboard from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement provides statewide data on immigration enforcement activity, showing where encounters are taking place most frequently. As of Oct. 27, the site listed 6,128 immigration enforcement encounters and 4,944 related arrests statewide. The Martin County...
Local Library Branches to Host Free Book Discussions and Events for Residents in November
The St. Lucie County Library System will hold several book discussion groups in November 2025. Events will take place at library branches in Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce. Participants can discuss a range of books and attend a movie screening based on a graphic novel.
26th Evening for Education raises support for St. Lucie County schools
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Education Foundation of St. Lucie County will host the 26th Annual Evening for Education on Nov. 8, at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club. Presented by A&G Concrete Pools, the Margaritaville-themed evening (#E4E) will be held from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and feature a live auction with auctioneer Travis...
Treasure Coast Airport eyes airline, hotel, as construction wraps up
With the recent additions to the Vero Beach Airport service lineup, all eyes have been on the Treasure Coast Airport in St. Lucie County as they continue their search for an airline to make landing. Erick Gill, the county's communications director, said that the county has recently been taking big steps to getting...
Historic Apollo School marks 100 years of existence
HOBE SOUND – On Monday, Oct. 19, 1925, the Apollo School opened its doors for the first time to students. Now, exactly 100 years later, a ceremony marking the event was held at the two-room, one-story schoolhouse on 9141 SE Apollo Drive, Hobe Sound. “It’s been quite a century,...
Brackett Library rolls out free holiday events in Vero Beach
VERO BEACH — The Brackett Library in Vero Beach is rolling out a series of free holiday events fostering creativity and community spirit, from crafting cards for seniors to a live concert wrapping up the festivities. The events, hosted at the library’s location on the Indian River State College...
Port St. Lucie Soccer Stadium, Walton & One, and More with Mayor Shannon Martin
In this episode of The Current by TreasureCoast.com, Mayor Shannon Martin returns to provide a comprehensive update on key developments shaping the future of Port St. Lucie. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the city’s new professional soccer stadium and revitalized downtown concept to park...
Stuart City Manager Mike Mortell Faces Potential Dismissal Amid Calls for Resignation and Public...
The embattled tenure of Stuart City Manager Mike Mortell is under scrutiny as debates loom among city commissioners over his potential dismissal. Mike Mortell, who has spent his career devoted to Stuart, faces accusations from Commissioner Sean Reed of misrepresenting the trust placed in him. Reed, supported by Vice...
