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Fort Pierce District 2 candidate Chris Dzadovsky moves forward in special election
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- Fort Pierce District 2 candidate Chris Dzadovsky moves forward in special election
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- 6 months ago
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- Dzadovsky and Jaimebeth Galinis will advance to the Jan. 13 runoff according to final, unofficial results.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Dzadovsky, Galinis head to runoff in hotly contested Fort Pierce Commission special election https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/11/04/fort-pierce-city-commission-election-results-donna-benton-chris-dzadovsky-jaimebeth-galinis-st-lucie/86990986007/
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- St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office investigates body found in Taylor Creek in Fort Pierce, Florida
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from Fort Pierce Police Department, investigates body found in Taylor Creek Nov. 4 as a homicide.
Video by Olivia Franklin.
Fort Pierce police, deputies investigate body found in Taylor Creek as homicide
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2025/11/04/fort-pierce-police-st-lucie-county-deputies-search-taylor-creek-after-drowning-report-drones/87087271007/
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- Florida man wearing prison inmate costume for Halloween gets arrested for DUI
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A prison inmate costume proved a little too apt for one Halloween partygoer in Port St Lucie, Florida, who was arrested after being found driving under the influence in the early hours of October 31, police said.
Credit: Port St Lucie Police Department via Storyful
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- Deadly crash on Southeast Crosstown Parkway in Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Police investigate a traffic crash on Oct. 31 that left a 49-year-old man dead.
Video by Will Greenlee.
More: Police investigate fatal crash in Port St. Lucie https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2025/10/31/man-on-scooter-dead-after-crash-involving-another-vehicle-in-port-st-lucie/87005596007/
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- 10 key plays from Martin County beating Jensen Beach
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Highlights from Martin County's 7-3 win over Jensen Beach on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 from Martin County High School.
Video by Patrick Bernadeau.
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- "Splash", a search and rescue otter, made a splash at Martin County Sheriff's Office
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A search and rescue otter named Splash made quite a splash at a presentation at the Martin County Sheriff's Office Oct. 30.
Video by Olivia Franklin.
More: Martin County Sheriff's Office plans to use Splash the search-and-rescue otter
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2025/10/31/martin-county-sheriff-plans-to-use-search-and-rescue-otter/87010422007/
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- 5 tips for stress-free air travel during the holidays
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Here are five tips that can make travelers' lives easier during holiday travel.
More: What's the busiest travel day for Thanksgiving? See Breeze Airways flights this November https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2025/11/01/breeze-airways-cheap-thanksgiving-flights-prices-vero-beach-florida/86964517007/
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- Submarine Veterans of the Treasure Coast dedicate a monument in Vero Beach, Florida
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Veterans and their families attend a Submarine Veterans monument dedication at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, Oct. 27, 2025, in Vero Beach, Florida.
Video by Kaila Jones.
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- Surveillance video shows sneaker thieves in Florida mall rooftop heist
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Florida thieves allegedly cut through a Treasure Coast Mall's roof and made away with at least $40,000 worth of sneakers, according to police.
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- Supporters rally around Stuart City Manager Michael Mortell as alleged wrongdoing surfaces
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- About 65 people, including former mayors, joined in solidarity Oct. 22 to rally support for City Manager Michael Mortell, whose job is on the line.
Mortell may be fired Monday after serving the city in some fashion for more than 20 years. Three city commissioners, on record for bringing the item up for a vote Oct. 27, gave no substantial reasons at the Oct. 13 meeting for firing Mortell.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Supporters rally around Mortell as alleged wrongdoing surfaces https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2025/10/23/reed-alleges-wrongdoing-amid-support-for-stuart-city-manager/86803172007/
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- Sheriff Eric Flowers speaks at special meeting about his budget
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Sheriff Eric Flowers speaks during a special meeting regarding budget before county commissioners, Oct. 20, 2025.
Video by Kaila Jones.
More: Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers cites burglaries to push for budget increase https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/09/05/indian-river-county-sheriff-eric-flowers-draws-attention-to-budget-needs/85989052007/
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- Protesters gather for Anti-ICE protest held in Stuart, Florida
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Anti-ICE protesters gather for a demonstration along Commerce Avenue and Fischer Street on Oct. 22 in Stuart, Florida.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: ICE raids protest ends in one arrest, $113 tickets for passing drivers who blew car horn https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2025/10/23/ice-raid-protest-in-stuart-ends-in-arrest-fhp-tickets-florida-immigration-deport-treasure-coast/86854203007/
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- Watch tour of Indiantown's new housing and industrial developments
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Economic Council of Indiantown's mission is "to build a brighter future through partnership, community and focused growth."
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Indiantown firms form economic council to manage growth
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2025/10/20/economic-council-of-indiantown-aims-to-manage-village-growth/86166891007/
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- See many of the historical cemeteries in Stuart, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From the Hurricane of 1928 mass burial site to an Indian River County pioneer cemetery, the Treasure Coast has many historically significant cemeteries.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Here's how TCPalm found the abandoned Eden Cemetery ... in the woods https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2025/10/20/heres-how-tcpalm-found-an-abandoned-cemetery-in-the-woods/86550857007/
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- Watch scenes from Stuart 'No Kings' protest
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- This was one of six protests on the Treasure Coast, and one of thousands nationwide on Oct. 18, 2025.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
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- 'No Kings' brings thousands of people out to protest in Vero Beach, Florida
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Thousands of protesters carried American flags and signs criticizing President Donald Trump.
Video by Gianna Montesano.
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- Many people turn out to 'No Kings' protest in Fort Pierce, Florida
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- People gathered at Jenkins and Okeechobee roads in Fort Pierce, Florida, at a No Kings protest on Oct. 18, 2025. It was one of six on the Treasure Coast.
Video by Gianna Montesano.
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- United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket launch from Cape Canaveral seen in Vero Beach, Florida
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Liftoff of United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral was at 8:56 pm Aug. 12, 2025. It was seen in Vero Beach, Florida, minutes after.
Video by Adam L. Neal.
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- Port St. Lucie mayor Shannon Martin announces United Soccer League professional soccer team, stadium
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The United Soccer League announced a new professional soccer team for Port St. Lucie and a new, 6,000-seat stadium on Oct. 13.
The men's team — Port St. Lucie Sports Club — would compete in USL League One and is expected to begin play in spring 2027, with a women's team to follow.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/10/13/port-st-lucie-to-receive-professional-soccer-team-new-stadium/86629420007/
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- Week 8 Highlights: 10 key plays from Martin County's win over South Fork in the Martin Bowl
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Highlights from Martin County's 13-6 win over South Fork at the Martin Bowl on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 from Joebud Staggs Stadium.
Video by Patrick Bernadeau.
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- Jose Soto-Escalera sentenced to death for killing Tania Wise and their unborn child
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Circuit Judge Lawrence Mirman on Oct. 10. 2025, sentences Jose Soto-Escalera to death in the 2018 slayings on Tania Wise and her unborn son.
Video by Will Greenlee.
Read more: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2025/10/10/judge-sentences-jose-soto-escalera-to-death/86601848007/
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- Woman paddleboards with two dogs down flooded Indian River County street
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A woman with her two dogs on a paddleboard travel through a flooded street in the Westwind neighborhood in southern Indian River County, south of Vero Beach, Florida, in the early morning of Oct. 10, 2025, after rainfall.
Video by Adam L. Neal.
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- See students collect lagoon data during ORCA's 'A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon'
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Participants were spread out across more than 40 locations along the 156-mile estuary to collect hands-on lagoon health data.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Treasure Coast students, volunteers help collect data about Indian River Lagoon https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2025/10/10/treasure-coast-volunteers-help-collect-data-about-indian-river-lagoon/86600100007/
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- How to nominate and vote for TC Palm's Athlete of the Week #florida
- Date posted
- 7 months 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.
Vote in this week's TCPalm’s Boys Athlete of the Week poll: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2025/10/06/tcpalm-audi-stuart-boys-athlete-of-the-week-sept-29-oct-4/86549576007/
Vote in this week's TCPalm’s Girls Athlete of the Week poll: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2025/10/06/tcpalm-audi-stuart-girls-athlete-of-the-week-sept-29-oct-4/86549573007/
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- Watch a bald eagle be released back into the wild
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- On Sept. 4, the eagle was found on the ground at the FPL site on Glades Cut Off Road in St. Lucie County.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Bald eagle returns to the wild after 4 weeks at Treasure Coast Wildlife Center
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2025/10/07/bald-eagle-released-after-rehab-at-treasure-coast-wildlife-center/86551973007/
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- Martin County sheriff deploys 11 deputies to Alligator Alcatraz at governor's request
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Sheriff's Office sent 11 rapid response deputies to Alligator Alcatraz in the Florida Everglades the morning of Oct. 5 for a 10-day deployment.
Video by Olivia Franklin.
Read more: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2025/10/06/martin-county-sheriff-sends-rapid-response-deputies-to-alligator-alcatraz-for-10-days/86546321007/
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- 'Scars' left by tornadoes from Hurricane Milton 'almost like art'
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Melanie Hardegree on Aug. 1, 2025, discusses marks left on her home's exterior from debris whipped around by tornadoes before Hurricane Milton.
Video by Will Greenlee.
More: Year after tornadoes from Hurricane Milton ripped Treasure Coast, life not back to normal https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/florida/2025/10/06/behind-the-story-a-year-after-hurricane-milton-many-homes-not-rebuilt/85978783007/
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- Port Salerno woman rebuilds home one year after tornado
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Nearly 30 homes were damaged or destroyed in the Manatee Creek community after a tornado ripped through the area last October.
Video by Crystal Vander Weit.
More: Year after tornadoes from Hurricane Milton ripped Treasure Coast, life not back to normal https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/loc...
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- 'Looking better'; Life after tornadoes from Milton in 2024 destroyed St. Lucie County home
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A couple discusses their progress one year after Hurricane Milton tornado destroyed their home on Montoya in Spanish Lakes Country Club Village.
Video by Kaila Jones, Crystal Vander Weit and Will Greenlee.
More: Year after tornadoes from Hurricane Milton ripped Treasure Coast, life not back to normal https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/loc...
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- A look back and to the future for a Bethel Creek homeowner after Hurricane Milton
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A year after devastating tornadoes ahead of Hurricane Milton damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses across the Treasure Coast, many still are recovering and life is not back to normal.
Video by Kaila Jones.
More: Year after tornadoes from Hurricane Milton ripped Treasure Coast, life not back to normal https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/10/06/rare-event-residents-rebuild-after-tornadoes-from-hurricane-milton/85460080007/
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- Week 7 Highlights: 10 key plays from Fort Pierce Westwood's shutout of Port St. Lucie
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- More: Top Performers | Micah Coleman, Joseph Weathers Jr. highlight the area's best from Week 7 https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2025/10/04/treasure-coast-high-school-football-top-performances-week-7/86417977007/
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- Sports TV/radio personality Rick Horrow shares about his Port St. Lucie home sports museum
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Sports TV/radio personality Rick Horrow shares about his Port St. Lucie home sports museum. He has rooms with oodles of memorabilia on display.
More: Broadcast personality Rick Horrow's Port St. Lucie home is like a sports museum https://www.tcpalm.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/10/03/port-st-lucie-home-of-south-florida-broadcast-personality-rick-horrow-like-a-sports-museum/85650607007/
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- 'Taylor Swift The Official Release Party of a Showgirl' brings Swifties to the movies
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Grab your popcorn and boas, it's time for 'Taylor Swift The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,' in theaters Oct. 3-5.
More Taylor Swift: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/entertainment/2025/10/03/swifties-line-up-at-target-for-release-of-new-taylor-swift-album-port-st-lucie-life-of-a-showgirl/86472946007/
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- Swifties line up for Target midnight release of 'The Life of a Showgirl'
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Swifties lined up inside Target for the midnight release of 'The Life of a Showgirl' in Port St. Lucie on Oct. 2.
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- Watch: The 2025 treasure hunting season is discussed at Capt Hirams Resort in Sebastian
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Salvors working off Treasure Coast find over 1,000 coins from 1715 Treasure Fleet shipwreck
More: Salvors working off Treasure Coast find over 1,000 coins from 1715 Treasure Fleet shipwreck https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/09/30/salvors-working-off-treasure-coast-find-over-1000-coins-from-1715-treasure-fleet-shipwreck/86428041007/
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- Hockey fans see 2025 Stanley Cup at Vero Beach brewery
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup was displayed at Walking Tree Brewery Sept. 25, 2025 where hundreds gathered to see the NHL championship trophy.
Video by Corey Arwood.
More: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-county/2025/09/26/florida-panthers-stanley-cup-shown-at-vero-beach-brewery/86357344007/
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- St. Lucie County could honor Charlie Kirk by naming 'major road' for him #charliekirk
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Video by Gianna Montesano. Footage provided by St. Lucie County Commission.
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- Watch scenes outside courthouse after Ryan Routh found guilty of trying to assassinate Donald Trump
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Outside the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce after Ryan Routh found guilty of trying to assassinate Donald Trump when he was a candidate in 2024.
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- Bahamas shark bite victim flown to Fort Pierce hospital for surgery; expects full recovery
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Eddie Jarmakowicz was bitten multiple times by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas on Aug. 16, 2025. He was flown to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce where he underwent surgery and was released the next day.
Video by Corey Arwood.
More: Shark bite victim, surgeon speak about spearfishing incident and recovery in Fort Pierce https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/st-lucie-county/2025/09/22/shark-bite-victim-surgeon-speak-about-spearfishing-incident-and-recovery/86284184007/
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- Shark bite victim, surgeon speak about spearfishing incident and recovery in Fort Pierce #shark
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Eddie Jarmakowicz, 63, said he was on a weekend fishing trip in mid-August after setting out on the Square Grouper, his boat, from Jupiter Beach.
Video by Gianna Montesano and Corey Arwood.
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- Check out the Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past historic walking tours
- Date posted
- 7 months 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
- Date posted
- 7 months 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
- Date posted
- 7 months 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
- Date posted
- 7 months 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
- Date posted
- 7 months 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
- Date posted
- 8 months 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
- Date posted
- 8 months 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
- Date posted
- 8 months 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
- Date posted
- 8 months 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
- Date posted
- 8 months 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/
