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Lake Mary's game-winning touchdown on the final play of the Class 7A championship
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- Lake Mary's game-winning touchdown on the final play of the Class 7A championship
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- 2 days ago
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- Lake Mary scored a shocking touchdown on the final play of the Class 7A state championship game to beat Vero Beach 28-27 on Dec. 13.
Video by Jon Santucci.
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- Vero Beach football first-half explosive touchdowns vs. Lake Mary
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- 2 days ago
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- The Fighting Indians landed a trio of first-half haymakers to build a 21-3 halftime lead in the Class 7A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium.
Video by Patrick Bernadeau.
More: For Vero Beach football fans, cheers turn to tears after emotional loss
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/12/14/vero-beach-football-fans-stunned-after-state-championship-loss/87739790007/
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- Jensen Beach's Lizzie Fitzwater reaches 1,000 career points
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- 2 days ago
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- Jensen Beach's Lizzie Fitzwater scored her 1,000th career point against Fort Pierce Central on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 from Jensen Beach High School.
Video by Patrick Bernadeau.
More: Jensen Beach's Lizzie Fitzwater scores 1,000th point in win over Central
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2025/12/13/high-school-girls-basketball-jensen-beach-lizzie-fitzwater-fort-pierce-central-treasure-coast/87747750007/
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- Vero Beach football arrives at Pitbull Stadium for Class 7A state final
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- 2 days ago
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- The Fighting Indians will play Lake Mary in the Class 7A state final on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Video by Kaila Jones, Crystal Vanderweit, Patrick Bernadeau.
More: For Vero Beach football fans, cheers turn to tears after emotional loss
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/12/14/vero-beach-football-fans-stunned-after-state-championship-loss/87739790007/
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- Vero Beach High School football pep rally cheers on team before state championship. How to attend
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A community pep rally will cheer on the Vero Beach High School football team Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Citrus Bowl, ahead of the state championship.
Visit tcpalm.com for more.
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- JetBlue touches down at Vero Beach Regional Airport in Vero Beach, Florida
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- 4 days ago
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- The first JetBlue flight arrived at 12:11 p.m. Dec. 11 in Vero Beach from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
Video by Jack Randall and Gianna Montesano. Visit tcpalm.com for more.
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- South of Vero Beach, Oslo Road, 171-home Pulte subdivision under way
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Site work is done Dec. 1, 2025, for Pulte's Emerson Oaks, slated for 171 homes at 13th Street Southwest and 43rd Avenue, south of Vero Beach.
Video by Laurence Reisman.
More: Christmas visitors witness Vero Beach, St. Lucie evolution | Opinion
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/columnists/laurence-reisman/2025/12/10/vero-beach-marina-st-lucie-buc-ees-fort-pierce-i-95/87576039007/
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- Fort Pierce City Manager Richard Chess recommends David Smith for police chief
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Fort Pierce City Manager Richard Chess recommends David Smith for police chief, Dec. 8, 2025.
More: David Smith gets unanimous vote to be new Fort Pierce police chief
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/12/08/fort-pierce-police-department-chief-selection-confirmed-by-commission-st-lucie-county-florida/87590146007/
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- Dog dies during home fire in Martin County
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- 7 days ago
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- Martin County Fire Rescue crews worked Dec. 7, 2025, to extinguish a fire at a home in the 500 block of Southeast Cortez Street in Stuart. The Martin County Sheriff's Office reported a dog died in the incident.
More: Dog dead after home fire in Martin County
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2025/12/08/dog-dead-home-destroyed-after-fire-in-martin-county/87671477007/
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- How to buy tickets for Vero Beach football state championship game
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Vero Beach High School will play Lake Mary in the Class 7A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 13, at FIU's Pitbull Stadium.
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- Vero Beach defeated Miami Palmetto 45-44 in a state semifinal football game
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Vero Beach High School head coach Lenny Jankowski talks to his team after winning the Class 7A state semifinal against Miami Palmetto, Dec. 5, 2025, at the Citrus bowl.
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- Watch scenes from the Stuart Christmas Parade
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Thousands of people lined SE Ocean Boulevard for the 64th annual Stuart Christmas Parade.
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- Was it the Grinch? Thieves hit Operation Hope, steal toys, decorations
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- With just over two weeks left, Operation Hope now is trying to collect toys for its annual December event. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/12/05/toys-christmas-decor-among-items-reported-stolen-from-operation-hope/87589608007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Vero Beach locksmith David Long named honorary deputy
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers announced at David Long's funeral that, effective Nov. 21, Long was made an honorary deputy with the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
Video by Kaila Jones.
More: Vero Beach locksmith David Long named honorary deputy at funeral
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2025/12/04/public-funeral-locksmith-david-long-livestream-sgt-terri-sweeting-mashkow/87589893007/
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- Port St. Lucie Police Chief Niemczyk gives update on Sgt. LeVasseur's condition
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Niemczyk said Sgt. Erik LeVasseur has undergone surgery to remove shrapnel from his eyes during a news conference, Dec. 4, 2025.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Shooting in Tradition may leave PSL police sergeant blind https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/12/04/psl-police-sergeant-expected-to-survive-shooting-in-tradition/87604653007/
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- Frog hunter keeps tradition alive in Florida marshes
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- Rodney Luke, a third-generation frog gigger, goes out for a frog hunt.
Video by Kaila Jones.
More: This marsh cowboy helps keep a gigging tradition alive in Fellsmere, home of the Frog Leg Festival
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2025/12/04/this-3rd-generation-treasure-coast-frog-gigger-helps-keep-tradition-alive/87134863007/
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- Bodycam footage of police involved shooting in Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A Dec. 1, 2025, incident in the Tradition community of Port St. Lucie, where police said a man fired at officers and struck a sergeant in the face before police fatally shot him.
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- Hearse carrying Indian River Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow makes its way to Crestlawn Cemetery
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The hearse carrying Indian River County Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow passes the Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach, flanked by a motorcade.
Video by Timothy O' Hara.
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- Law enforcement arrive to Crestlawn Cemetery after Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow's funeral
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- An hour and a half funeral for Indian River Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow took place on Dec. 2, 2025, at the Corporate Air hangar in Vero Beach.
Video by Timothy O'Hara.
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- Helicopters fly over Florida deputy Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow's funeral
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A funeral with honors for slain Indian River County Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, a 25-year veteran of the Sheriff's Office, was held on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
Sweeting-Mashkow, 47, was shot and killed while attempting to serve an eviction notice in the Bermuda Club community just south of Wabasso Beach on the morning of Nov. 21, when Michael Halberstam, 37, started “indiscriminately” shooting.
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- Motorcade drives into Florida deputy funeral for Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Multiple law enforcement agencies across the state are arriving to the funeral for Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who was killed on Nov. 21, 2025.
Video by Timothy O'Hara.
Read more: Touching memorial held for Florida deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2025/12/02/florida-deputy-terri-sweeting-mashkow-funeral-vero-beach-shooting-live-updates/87512215007/
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- Last radio call ceremony for slain Florida deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow's last radio call was retired during a ceremony at her funeral.
Video by Will Greenlee.
Read more: Touching memorial held for Florida deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2025/12/02/florida-deputy-terri-sweeting-mashkow-funeral-vero-beach-shooting-live-updates/87512215007/
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- Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow visitation brings out community members
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow died Nov. 21, 2025, after being shot while trying to issue an eviction notice in Indian River County.
Video by Wicker Perlis, Gianna Montesano and Crystal Vander Weit.
Visit tcpalm.com for more, live updates.
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- Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers speaks on Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow's death
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow died Nov. 21, 2025, after being shot while trying to issue an eviction notice in Indian River County.
Video by Will Greenlee.
More: Live updates: Funeral for Florida deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, killed in shooting
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2025/12/02/florida-deputy-terri-sweeting-mashkow-funeral-vero-beach-shooting-live-updates/87512215007/
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- Visitation for Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow brings out community members
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A public viewing for Indian River County sheriff's Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow is today.
The viewing from 2-6 p.m. Dec. 1 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home and Crematory, 1655 27th St., Vero Beach, is one of two events this week to honor Sweeting-Mashkow, who was killed in the line of duty while serving an eviction notice on Nov. 21.
A funeral with honors is planned for 11 a.m. Dec. 2 at Corporate Air Inc., 2612 Airport North Drive, followed by a burial at Crestlawn Cemetery, 1216 14th St.
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- 10 key plays from Vero Beach's Region 3-7A title win
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Highlights from Vero Beach's 49-23 win over Dr. Phillips during the Region 3-7A title game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 from the Citrus Bowl.
Video by Patrick Bernadeau.
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- Vero Beach football's Traveon Townsend punt return TD vs. Dr. Phillips
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Traveon Townsend's punt return touchdown capped a first-half onslaught as Vero Beach dominated Dr. Phillips 49-23 on Friday, Nov. 28 at the Citrus Bowl.
Video by Patrick Bernadeau.
More: Vero Beach football blasts Dr. Phillips to reach FHSAA state semifinals
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2025/11/28/vero-beach-football-dr-phillips-fhsaa-state-semifinals/87516944007/
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- Signature believed to be baseball Hall of Fame's 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson's
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Baseball Hall of Fame player 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson rarely signed his own name, as he was said to be embarrassed for being illiterate.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Rare signature by White Sox 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson located at Elliott Museum https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2025/11/28/expensive-shoeless-joe-jackson-signature-located-at-elliott-museum/85762603007/
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- Law enforcement vehicles in procession for Deputy Terri Mashkow
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- First responders and police vehicles were seen on State Road A1A leaving the Bermuda Club during the procession of slain deputy Terri Mashkow.
Video by Kaila Jones.
Law enforcement procession escorts IRCSO deputy's body to medical examiner https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/11/21/law-enforcement-procession-to-escort-ircso-deputys-body-to-medical-examiner/87400632007/
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- What we know about deputy-involved shooting in Indian River County
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Indian River County sheriff's Deputy Terri Sweeting-Mashkow was fatally shot on Nov. 21 while serving an eviction notice at Bermuda Club.
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- Florida NFL wrapup for Nov. 23: Jaguars win in OT, Rams thump Bucs
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The Jaguars made a defensive stand in overtime to squeak past the Cardinals 27-24; Baker Mayfield is injured as Rams crush the Bucs 34-7. https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/2025/11/24/jaguars-defeat-cardinals-in-ot-rams-crush-bucs-nfl-wrapup-video/87399161007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Florida Sheriff Eric Flowers on Nov. 21 Indian River County shooting where Deputy Terri Mashkow died
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers addresses the media after a deputy-involved shooting.
READ MORE:
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/11/21/florida-deputy-indian-river-county-shooting-killed-terri-mashkow/87396321007/
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/11/21/multiple-emergency-crews-responding-to-beachside-area-near-wabasso/87393698007/
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- Vero Beach football's unmistakable 'Horn Man' tradition lives on at the Citrus Bowl
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The deafening air horn tradition is a staple of Vero Beach football at the Citrus Bowl.
Video by Dennis Maffezzoli, Tai Randall and Adam Neal.
More: Why Vero Beach football's 'Horn Man' tradition will live on for a new generation https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2025/11/18/vero-beach-football-horn-man-tradition/87205822007/
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- Jake Owen and friends perform during the Flamingo Jam benefit concert in Vero Beach, Florida
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Country music star Jake Owen ended his recent tour with his annual hometown concert Nov. 15 to benefit the Jake Owen Foundation.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
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- Submit your holiday lights to be featured on TCPalm's Holiday Lights map
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Already hung up your holiday lights? We want to see! Submit your display for TCPalm's Holiday Lights map.
More: Submit your holiday lights here | Envía su entrada para luces de festividad https://www.tcpalm.com/story/entertainment/2025/10/28/christmas-holiday-lights-luces-de-festividades-en-jensen-beach-port-st-lucie-vero-beach-fort-pierce/86873982007/
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- Rural St. Lucie County landowners concerned about proposed giant data center
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Video by Kaila Jones.
More: Sentinel Grove, largest data center proposed in Florida, pits ranchers against big tech
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/11/17/ranchers-worry-about-living-next-door-to-floridas-largest-data-center/86881677007/
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- Does tiny clam hold key to seagrass restoration? Scientists work on experimental project
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Lucinid clams help seagrass because of their ability to digest toxic hydrogen sulfide. The plan: place millions of clams in a seagrass restoration area.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Do lucinid clams hold key to saving Indian River Lagoon? Only if tricky project works
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/health/2025/11/17/florida-research-project-lucinid-clams-seagrass-restoration-indian-river-lagoon-martin-county/83898261007/
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- Vero Beach doctor Christopher Olenek arrested on battery charge
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- Christopher Olenek, 62, of Vero Beach, Florida, was charged with battery.
Video by Corey Arwood.
More: Doctor arrested on battery charge in Indian River County https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/11/14/doctor-faces-battery-charge-has-history-of-inappropriate-behavior-indian-river-sheriff-officials-say/87268638007/
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- Port St. Lucie Police Chief Leo Niemczyk describes efforts to monitor possible criminal threats
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- An 'ongoing civil dispute' appears to be the motive in deadly shooting incidents in the Tropical East community, police said.
Video by Will Greenlee.
More: 'Ongoing civil dispute' appears to be motive in deadly shootings in Port St. Lucie https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2025/11/13/ongoing-civil-dispute-apparent-motive-in-deadly-shootings/87246113007/
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- Vero Beach High School's Resource Deputy Mike Snowhill discusses vapes
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- Vaping has become one of the biggest issues in schools in St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River counties.
Video by Kaila Jones.
More: Vaping. It's the popular thing, and it's becoming disruptive in Treasure Coast schools https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/2025/11/13/vaping-becoming-more-and-more-of-a-problem-in-treasure-coast-schools/85544617007/
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- Watch the 2025 Veterans Day Parade in downtown Stuart
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The parade featured veterans, law enforcement, military organizations, community groups and marching bands.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Submarine Veterans of the Treasure Coast dedicate a monument in Vero Beach https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/10/29/submarine-veterans-of-treasure-coast-dedicate-monument-in-vero-beach/86934662007/
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- Vero Beach celebrates Veterans Day 2025
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Hundreds of people gathered at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, Nov. 11, 2025, to honor veterans.
Video by Kaila Jones.
More: Submarine Veterans of the Treasure Coast dedicate a monument in Vero Beach https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/10/29/submarine-veterans-of-treasure-coast-dedicate-monument-in-vero-beach/86934662007/
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- Indiantown's first Latin coffee shop, Mi Casita Cafe, opened in early November
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Graciela Gutierrez and Maribel Ybanez opened Mi Casita Cafe in early November on Warfield Boulevard in Indiantown, Florida.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Indiantown natives open only local coffee shop and Mexican cafe in their hometown https://www.tcpalm.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/11/10/mi-casita-cafe-indiantown-coffee-shop-cafe-mexican-food-restaurant-near-me/87109357007/
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- Treasure Coast Christmas boat parades sail on Intracoastal Waterway
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Treasure Coast Christmas boat parades are popular holiday events that always draw crowds to watch from the mainland.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: 10 Christmas parades by land and by sea this holiday season on the Treasure Coast https://www.tcpalm.com/story/entertainment/events/2025/11/10/christmas-parades-boat-parades-vero-beach-port-st-lucie-fort-pierce-stuart-sebastian-holiday-events/87109927007/
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- Northern lights return to the Deep South with sightings across Florida
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2025/11/11/northern-lights-spotted-in-florida-tallahassee/87224337007/
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- More than 1,400 flight cancellations, as government shutdown deal emerges. Live updates.
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Travelers continue to face cancellations and delays as shutdown-related flight cuts hit their fourth day. https://www.floridatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/11/10/flight-cancellations-shutdown-deal-live-updates/87188185007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Stuart Air Show: Watch scenes from the 36th annual event
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Friday night show featured a variety of aerobatic performances and ended with an explosive fireworks and drone light show.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
See photos: High-flying aerobatic aircraft lights up sky during annual Stuart Air Show https://www.tcpalm.com/picture-gallery/news/local/martin-county/2025/11/07/the-2025-stuart-air-show/87160483007/
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- St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office SWAT drone team practices maneuvers
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office included drones in its hurricane response and has plans to fly through damaged neighborhoods for search-and-rescue.
Video by Kaila Jones.
Read full story: Drone use growing in local law enforcement for surveillance, detective work, search-rescue
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/2025/11/07/drone-use-growing-in-treasure-coast-law-enforcement/85892787007/
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- Indian River County Sheriff's Office expands use of drones
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Police departments and sheriff’s offices across the Treasure Coast have rapidly integrated drones into their growing inventory of tech tools.
Video by Corey Arwood.
Read full story: Drone use growing in local law enforcement for surveillance, detective work, search-rescue
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/2025/11/07/drone-use-growing-in-treasure-coast-law-enforcement/85892787007/
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- More than 110 flights cancelled, 100s delayed at #Florida airports #shutdown #travel
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Read the full story: https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2025/11/07/faa-flight-cancellations-florida-airport-list/87142620007/
