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Check out the Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past historic walking tours
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- Check out the Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past historic walking tours
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Main Street Fort Pierce's Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past historic walking tour features local figures who tell stories about the area's early settlers.
Video by Laurie K. Blandford.
Halloween 2025: 10 best events and things to do in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce and Stuart https://www.tcpalm.com/story/entertainment/2025/09/22/halloween-events-things-to-do-near-me-vero-beach-fort-pierce-port-st-lucie-stuart-fellsmere/86178043007/
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- Serene views of undeveloped beach in Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The refuge, which works in cooperation with the Hobe Sound Nature Center, has largest contiguous section of undeveloped beach in Southeast Florida.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Southeast Florida's largest undeveloped beach is a sanctuary for endangered species https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2025/09/20/hobe-sound-wildlife-refuge-has-undeveloped-beach-hiking-trails/86203109007/
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- Week 5 Highlights: 10 key plays from Jensen Beach's 35-21 comeback win over Benjamin #florida
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Highlights from the Falcons' first-ever win over Benjamin.
Video by Patrick Bernadeau.
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- Week 5 Highlights: 10 key plays from St. Lucie West Centennial's 61-14 win over Bayside #florida
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Highlights from the Eagles' first 60-point game in more than 20 years.
Video by Patrick Bernadeau.
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- Vero Beach, Indian River County history told in 'My Grandpa's Scrapbook,' a 1994 video
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- 32:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In 1994, the Indian River Press Journal released 'My Grandpa's Scrapbook,' a history of the county, in time for the newspaper's 75th anniversary.
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- Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek discusses Florida's open carry law
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Martin County Sheriff discusses how agency is handling residents openly carrying guns.
Video by Olivia Franklin.
More: Many Treasure Coast law enforcement agencies not enforcing state's open carry ban https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2025/09/15/some-treasure-coast-law-enforcement-not-enforcing-states-open-carry-ban/86163354007/
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- St. Lucie County Sheriff Richard Del Toro discusses Florida's open carry law
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- St. Lucie County Sheriff discusses how his agency is handling if residents openly carry guns
Video by Olivia Franklin.
More: Many Treasure Coast law enforcement agencies not enforcing state's open carry ban https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2025/09/15/some-treasure-coast-law-enforcement-not-enforcing-states-open-carry-ban/86163354007/
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- Residents gather in Indian River County to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In the wake of the shooting, vigils and gatherings to honor Kirk have sprung up around the country. On Saturday, about 150 community members came together near Vero Beach to wave signs at State Road 60 and 58th Avenue.
Video by Kaila Jones.
More: Residents gather in Indian River County to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2025/09/13/supporters-gather-in-indian-river-county-to-honor-charlie-kirk/86139367007/
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- Indian River County agencies host Patriot Day Ceremony on 9/11
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- City of Port St. Lucie hosts annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony https://www.tcpalm.com/picture-gallery/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/09/11/911-remembrance-ceremony-in-port-st-lucie/86085170007/
9/11 tribute: Community walks with firefighters over Veterans Memorial Bridge https://www.tcpalm.com/picture-gallery/news/local/martin-county/2025/09/11/memorial-bridge-walk-in-palm-city-honors-sept-11-2001-terrorist-victims/86084801007/
Multi-agency 9/11 ceremony held at the Indian River County Fairgrounds Expo Center https://www.tcpalm.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/09/11/indian-river-county-holds-sept-11-memorial-ceremony-at-fairgrounds/86091968007/
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- Police Chief recalls 9/11 World Trade Center response: 'I stayed there until my arms stopped working
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Port St. Lucie Police Chief Leo Niemczyk on Sept. 11, 2025, speaks about his experiences as a first responder with the New York City Police Department on 9/11/2021.
Video by Will Greenlee.
More: City of Port St. Lucie hosts annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
https://www.tcpalm.com/picture-gallery/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/09/11/911-remembrance-ceremony-in-port-st-lucie/86085170007/
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- See the 2,977 American flags placed on U.S. 1 for each victim of the 9/11 terrorist attacks
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Young America’s Foundation The Pine School chapter placed American flags on U.S. 1 for the 9//11 victims, Sept. 10, 2025.
More: City of Port St. Lucie hosts annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
https://www.tcpalm.com/picture-gallery/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/09/11/911-remembrance-ceremony-in-port-st-lucie/86085170007/
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- Conservative activist Charlie Kirk gives advice to young people in this 2017 video from Vero Beach
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA co-founder and conservative activist, visited Vero Beach in 2017. He encouraged high schoolers and young people to learn all sides of issues - not just the one they agree with or lean toward. "My suggestion is just get aware of all sides. Be able to argue the argument for capitalism as well as you can for socialism."
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- Welcome home Turtwig & Hank! Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center's sea turtles return
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Hank and Turtwig returned to the center after being at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach for several months.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
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- Vero Beach football's Jordan Crutchfield grabs 98-yard pick six touchdown vs. Cocoa #verobeach
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Fightin' Indians are off to a hot start against reigning state champion Cocoa thanks to a pick six score by Jordan Crutchfield in the first quarter.
Video by Patrick Bernadeau.
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- Port St. Lucie Police introduce new dive team to help in search efforts
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Port St. Lucie Police Department's new dive team shows new equipment and demonstrates search procedures Sept. 5, 2025.
Video by Olivia Franklin.
Read more: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/09/05/port-st-lucies-new-dive-team-used-for-evidence-and-vehicle-recovery/85988128007/
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- Sheriff Richard Del Toro addresses multi-agency migrant, cocaine seize
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- St. Lucie County Sheriff Richard Del Toro details a large Aug. 30, 2025, law-enforcement operation involving a host of local and federal agencies.
Video by Will Greenlee and Gianna Montesano.
More: 370 pounds of cocaine seized; 30 suspected undocumented Chinese nationals apprehended https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2025/09/05/huge-cocaine-undocumented-immigrant-bust-in-st-lucie-county/85989057007/
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- What's next for the River Preserve towers? #florida #indianriverlagoon
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- "I was in awe of the sheer size of it," said Jason Perrone, an urban explorer. "The anxiety. The thrill of adventure. That was on my mind."
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- TCPalm sports reporter Patrick Bernadeau makes his Week 3 football picks #florida #football
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- TCPalm sports reporter Patrick Bernadeau lays out some of his predictions for Week 3 of the high school football season. Visit tcpalm.com for more.
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- 'Workers Over Billionaires' protest in Port St. Lucie
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Over 100 people gathered in Port St. Lucie along U.S. 1 to participate in the "Workers Over Billionaires" protest.
Video by Gianna Montesano.
Hundreds turn out for 'Workers Over Billionaires' protests on Treasure Coast https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2025/09/01/hundreds-turn-out-for-workers-over-billionaires-protests/85863779007/
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- 'Workers Over Billionaires' protest in Vero Beach
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Around 550 people gathered at the intersection of State Road 60 and 58th Avenue in Indian River County to participate in the "Workers Over Billionaires" protest.
Video by Kaila Jones.
More: Hundreds turn out for 'Workers Over Billionaires' protests on Treasure Coast https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2025/09/01/hundreds-turn-out-for-workers-over-billionaires-protests/85863779007/
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- Here's the top-five high school football teams in TCPalm's Power Poll #football #florida
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- TCPalm sports reporter Patrick Bernadeau reveals the top five teams entering Week 3 of the high school football season.
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- Bird's-eye view in Southern Grove jobs corridor in Port St. Lucie
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A bird's-eye view June 21, 2025, of the industrial area in the Southern Grove jobs corridor in Port St. Lucie. It is south of Tradition Parkway, west of Interstate 95 and north of Becker Road. Facilities include Amazon, FedEx, Cheney Bros., Costco and TAMCO lighting and electrical products.
Video by Brian Mercuri / Special to TCPalm
More: What are those four white-and- yellow buildings in Southern Grove area of Port St. Lucie? https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/08/02/dragonfly-commerce-park-under-construction-in-southern-grove-area-psl-treasure-coast-florida/85308526007/
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- Highlights of Martin County's first win of the 2025 high school football season #football #florida
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Amarion Queen discusses Martin County's first win of the season.
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- Gurpatwant Singh Pannun speaks to media after prayer for Florida's Turnpike crash victims
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Sikhs for Justice hold prayer circle at St. Lucie County Jail, Aug. 28, 2025. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun speaks to media.
Video by Kaila Jones.
More: New details in case of accused driver in deadly U-turn crash https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2025/08/28/heres-why-accused-driver-in-deadly-u-turn-crash-fled-india/85864526007/
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- 'Filled with remorse'; new details shared after deadly U-turn crash
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, general counsel for Sikhs For Justice, on Aug. 28, 2025, speaks after talking with accused driver in deadly U-turn crash.
Video by Will Greenlee.
More: New details in case of accused driver in deadly U-turn crash
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2025/08/28/heres-why-accused-driver-in-deadly-u-turn-crash-fled-india/85864526007/
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- Sculpture artist shares about Heart in the Park in Tradition
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Artist JEFRË, of Orlando, discusses his Tradition sculpture Heart in the Park, in Port St. Lucie
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- Check out the grand opening of the Heart in the Park #portstlucie #florida
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Hundreds of residents from Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce gather for Mattamy Homes’ public grand opening Heart in the Park.
Video by Gianna Montesano. Visit tcpalm.com for more.
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- Brian Freeman explains Indian River County's draft road priorities through 2050
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Brian Freeman, staff director of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization, on Aug. 21, 2025, outlines road projects through 2050.
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- Sheriff John Budensiek discusses a jewelry theft in Stuart in Aug. 26 news conference
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek speaks about man accused in Stuart jewelry theft arrested on Michigan warrants in a news conference on Aug. 26.
Video by Olivia Franklin.
More: Man accused of having over $400,000 in stolen jewelry arrested in Martin County https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/martin-county/2025/08/26/martin-county-deputies-arrest-person-accused-of-stealing-jewelry/85829724007/
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- Watch harmful algae bloom smother seagrass beds in Indian River Lagoon
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A bloom of dapis pleousa algae, also known as lyngbya, is seen around the Stuart Sandbar in the Indian River Lagoon in Martin County.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit
More: New threat to Indian River Lagoon is stinky brown floating algae that kills seagrass
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/2025/08/26/new-indian-river-lagoon-threat-blue-green-algae-smells-like-sewage/85764668007/
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- Best highlights: Treasure Coast vs. Eau Gallie high school football #florida #football
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A look at some of the best moments from Vero Beach’s 41-31 victory over Eau Gallie in the regular season opener Friday night at the Citrus Bowl.
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- Video highlights from Jensen Beach's shutout win over South Fork #football #florida
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Here's clips from the Jensen Beach's 20-0 win over South Fork during Week 1 of the '25 season. The Falcons have eight straight wins over the Bulldogs.
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- Hurricane Erin brings 8 to 9 foot surf to Sebastian Inlet State Park #florida #surfing
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Hurricane Erin brings 8 to 9 foot surf to Sebastian Inlet State Park on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.
Video by Kaila Jones.
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- Indian River Mosquito Control District's battle against mosquitoes
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Drought-like conditions and unusual tides are plaguing the Indian River Mosquito Control District as they adapt in an unprecedented summer
Video by Kaila Jones.
Read more: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2025/08/21/mosquito-populations-flourishing-entomologists-combatting-the-problem-florida-treasure-coast/85617646007/
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- What was that large vessel in the Port of Fort Pierce over the weekend? #florida #fortpierce
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- If you spotted a large boat with tall poles in the Port of Fort Pierce during the weekend and early in the week, you're not alone.
Vessel L/B Robert is seen coming into the Fort Pierce Inlet on Aug. 16, 2025. It left on Aug. 18, 2025.
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- Martin County school bus driver Evonne Eicher named Florida School Bus Driver of the Year
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Evonne Eicher, who has been transporting children here for the past 13 years, this month was named the 2024-2025 Florida School Bus Operator of the Year, a first for Martin County schools.
She will receive her award, presented by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Florida Missing Children's Day Foundation, at a Sept. 8 ceremony at The Tallahassee Automobile Museum as part of Florida Missing Children's Day.
Read: 'Just something I do': Martin County school bus driver named Florida driver of the year
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/education/martin-county-schools/2025/08/20/florida-bus-driver-of-the-year-comes-from-treasure-coast/85583475007/
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- Krua Thai chef Ben Wongprom serves up panang curry
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Chef Ben Wongprom of Stuart’s Krua Thai Restaurant shares his secrets during monthly cooking classes at the restaurant.
Video by Leah Voss.
New restaurant: Chef from Thailand recently opened second location for authentic Thai food
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/08/18/new-restaurant-krua-thai-opens-in-downtown-stuart-noodle-world-closes-thai-food-near-me/85658629007/
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- Highlights from Legacy High’s first football game #florida #portstlucie #football
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Gracing the field in bright, beautiful Columbia blue uniforms and helmets, the Legacy High football team made history on Friday night by playing the school’s first-ever athletic event.
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- Vero Beach QB Champ Monds talks about his growth heading into his sophomore year #florida #football
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Vero Beach quarterback Champ Monds accounted for three touchdowns in the 30-30 tie against Norland in the Kickoff Classic.
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- How to nominate and vote for TC Palm's Athlete of the Week #treasurecoast #sports #florida
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Never miss the best high school sports performances from Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties thanks to TC Palm's Athlete of the Week poll.
Video by Eric J. Wallace.
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- U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos visits Fellsmere library, announces $2 million federal grant
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Video by Kaila Jones.
Historic Fellsmere library to get new library; $2 million boost comes from federal grant https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/08/14/rep-mike-haridopolos-announces-funding-for-fellsmere-public-library/85629793007/
For more, visit https://www.tcpalm.com/
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- Watch community give input on possible loss of labor, delivery unit in Indian River County
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- IRC Hospital District hosts first of three town halls for input on how to sustain labor and delivery services at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
Will Cleveland Clinic get a $3.5M subsidy for its Indian River labor and delivery unit?
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/08/13/community-offers-support-for-a-3-5m-sleveland-clinic-may-get-3-5m-to-sustain-labor-and-delivery-unit/85603749007/
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- See investigation of I-95 shooting underway in St. Lucie County
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A host of law enforcement officials on Aug. 12, 2025, investigated a shooting incident on Interstate 95 just south of Orange Avenue in St. Lucie County.
More: Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County now open; shooting investigated
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/08/12/northbound-lanes-of-i-95-closed-in-st-lucie-county/85622074007/?tbref=hp
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- St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office news conference on fatal I-95 shooting
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- 15:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A person accused of advancing toward law enforcement with a firearm was fatally shot Aug. 12 on I-95, south of Orange Ave in St. Lucie County.
More: Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County now open; shooting investigated https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/08/12/northbound-lanes-of-i-95-closed-in-st-lucie-county/85622074007/?tbref=hp
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- Police: kidnapping victim rescued in Tradition community
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Port St. Lucie Police Chief Leo Niemczyk on Aug. 11, 2025, explains an alleged kidnapping and sexual battery case that's being investigated.
Video by Will Greenlee.
Police: Woman claiming to be kidnap victim gets help from Publix employee in Tradition https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/2025/08/10/police-woman-claiming-to-be-kidnap-victim-helped-by-publix-worker/85601067007/
New details after arrest outside Publix in Tradition; kidnapping, sexual assault https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2025/08/11/new-details-after-arrest-in-tradition-kidnapping-sexual-assault-allegations-after-arrest-in-traiditi/85610678007/
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- Police chief discusses search for 13-year-old boy whose body was found in a pond
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Port St. Lucie Police Chief Leo Niemczyk on Aug. 11, 2025, discusses the search for a 13-year-old boy a day earlier. His body was found in a pond west of Interstate 95.
Video by Will Greenlee.
More: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2025/08/11/body-of-13-year-old-boy-found-in-pond-west-of-interstate-95/85606612007/
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- Watch Superintendent Michael Maine discuss first day of school at Murray Middle
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Martin County Schools Superintendent Maine visits Murray Middle School on first day of school, gives update on tornado damage.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
It's a 'typical first day of school' as Treasure Coast students begin new school year https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/education/2025/08/11/school-year-begins-for-indian-river-martin-st-lucie-students-treasure-coast/85429482007/
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- Explore the natural beauty of the Indian River Lagoon
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Indian River Lagoon is a natural wonder that stretches 156 miles through Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin counties.
Video by Ashley Ferrer.
More Indian River Lagoon:
Will county buy Sebastian waterfront property? ELAP paused after illegal mangrove-removal
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/2025/08/07/indian-river-county-elap-sebastian-waterfront-property-indian-river-lagoon-illegal-mangrove-removal/85465658007/
EPA bans Indian River Lagoon sewage discharge, but DeSantis weakens pump-out enforcement
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/2025/07/28/epa-no-discharge-zone-indian-river-lagoon-bans-sewage-vero-beach-to-fort-pierce-pump-out-near-me/85270412007/
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- Body camera video shows arrest of former Fort Pierce City Commissioner James Taylor
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- James Taylor was arrested during a traffic stop while driving a pickup truck wrapped with his employer's company logo. See the body camera video.
Read more: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/08/08/fort-pierce-commissioner-james-taylor-arrest-body-cam-video-released-treasure-coast-florida/85481784007/
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- Drone video of South County Initiative
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Drone video taken Aug. 6, 2025, shows 43rd Avenue at 21st Street Southwest in Indian River County, where part of the South County Initiative is planned.
Video by Brian Mercuri/Special to TCPalm
What's that being built on 43rd Avenue south of Oslo Road in Indian River County? https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/08/05/whats-that-land-being-cleared-on-43rd-avenue-south-of-oslo-road/85381054007/
