Treasure Coast
Port St. Lucie Resident Announces Lawsuit Against Mayor, City, and Flock #shorts
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- Port St. Lucie Resident Announces Lawsuit Against Mayor, City, and Flock #shorts
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
- Description
- A Port St. Lucie resident announces they are suing the mayor, the city, and Flock, alleging violations of the 4th and 2nd Amendments, as well as Florida's constitutional privacy rights. #TreasureCoast #PortStLucie #StLucieCounty #CityCouncil #Lawsuit
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- Dan Toback on Foreclosures in the St. Lucie County Housing Market #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Asked where he sees the local market heading over the next several years, Dan Toback pointed to what he's hearing from a broker friend of over 20 years - that friend's foreclosure caseload is the highest it's been in eight or nine years. Toback described it as real, tangible data reflecting a difficult stretch for some homeowners.
Statement by Dan Toback, Owner of SLC Scanner and a Port St. Lucie home-buying business
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/A4T2fbr1rJg
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#PortStLucie #StLucieCounty #TreasureCoast
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- Benjamin Haynes on the Construction Skills Gap and Trade Retirements in Florida #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Benjamin Haynes said the construction trades face a skills gap, describing it as five workers leaving for every one coming in. He said that by 2031, 40% of Florida's trade workers are expected to be looking to retire, and that younger workers will be needed to fill those roles.
Statement by Benjamin Haynes, Board President, Blue Collar Big Dollar, and Owner of H&M Impact Window and Door
Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO-p9YdSoh0&t=13s
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#TreasureCoast
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- Byron Donalds on K-12 Math, Reading and Career Readiness #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Congressman Byron Donalds argues a robust K-12 foundation in math and reading is crucial for Florida's youth to achieve career flexibility. He contends these core skills are essential for both academic and professional success, differing from past generations.
Statement by Byron Donalds, Congressman representing Southwest Florida
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/R3uAWmt0dys
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#TreasureCoast #MartinCounty
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- Treasure Coast Contractors Can't Find Enough Workers
- Runtime
- 40:08
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Blue Collar Big Dollar on the construction skills gap, apprenticeships, and building trade careers on the Treasure Coast.
Blue Collar Big Dollar joins The Current to talk about why the construction trades are losing far more workers to retirement than they are bringing in, and what that means for young people deciding what comes after high school. A program of the Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Foundation, the organization runs hands-on training, school programs, and career events across the region.
The conversation covers the pathways into a trade career, from entry-level work to pre-apprenticeship programs for 16 to 24 year olds to full apprenticeships where workers get paid while training toward licensure. Blue Collar Big Dollar explains the misconceptions it still hears from parents and students, the soft skills employers say matter more than experience, and the certifications that help someone get hired with no background at all.
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- Dan Toback: What Port St. Lucie Home Sellers Should Know #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Dan Toback discussed the position some recent Port St. Lucie buyers are in - those who purchased after 2020 may find they're close to what they still owe, or may need to accept less than they paid if selling for cash. His advice: get ahead of the situation early, look into available options, and move with urgency rather than falling further behind, without rushing into a decision recklessly.
Statement by Dan Toback, Owner of SLC Scanner and a Port St. Lucie home-buying business
Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4T2fbr1rJg
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#PortStLucie #StLucieCounty #TreasureCoast
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- Byron Donalds Discusses Florida Insurance Market Competition #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Congressman Byron Donalds weighs in on Florida's evolving insurance market, highlighting increased competition. He notes the introduction of an insurance scorecard designed to empower consumers with better information.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/R3uAWmt0dys
#TreasureCoast #Florida #Insurance #ConsumerInformation #MarketCompetition
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- Why Some Recent Port St. Lucie Homebuyers Are Selling for Less Than They Paid
- Runtime
- 31:21
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Dan Toback on rising foreclosures, why 2022 buyers are underwater, and where St. Lucie County growth is heading next.
Dan Toback runs two things that give him an unusual read on St. Lucie County: SLC Scanner, a community news page with more than 165,000 followers, and a Port St. Lucie home-buying business he has operated for about 15 years. He joins The Current to talk about both.
Toback explains how the page sources and verifies community-submitted news, and why coverage regularly extends into Martin and Indian River counties. He then walks through what he's seeing in the housing market, including a broker colleague whose foreclosure caseload is the highest in eight or nine years, why buyers from 2022 and 2023 are in the toughest position, and his advice to think in ten-year horizons rather than short-term resales. He also discusses where growth is heading, from Fort Pierce to Okeechobee, his concern about affordability for families who have lived in those ne...
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- Florida Amendment 3: Tax Relief for Residents #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Congressman Byron Donalds advocates for Amendment 3, addressing Florida's escalating cost of living. High taxes and insurance burdens, especially on seniors, necessitate this property tax relief.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/R3uAWmt0dys
#FloridaPolitics #Amendment3 #TaxRelief #CostOfLiving #Florida
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- Donalds Advocates for Healthcare Price Transparency #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Congressman Byron Donalds is calling for healthcare price transparency, drawing a comparison to how consumers view prices at restaurants. He argues that patients should have similar clarity on medical costs before receiving services.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/R3uAWmt0dys
#TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #HealthcareReform
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- The Florida Beach You Can Only Reach by Kayak 🛶 #Shorts
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park sits on the undeveloped northern tip of Jupiter Island, with no roads or bridges connecting it to the mainland. A mangrove kayak trail leads to a pristine beach, home to one of Florida's northernmost coral reefs and an active sea turtle nesting area.
Tip: plan the trip around high tide, since the trail can be impassable when the water's low.
Have you paddled this route? Tell us what you spotted along the way.
📍 St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park, Stuart, FL
#TreasureCoast #StuartFL #Kayaking #FloridaStateParks
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- Byron Donalds Wants You to See Your Insurer's Denial Record Before You Buy
- Runtime
- 26:38
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Byron Donalds on property taxes, insurance reform, health care price transparency, and managing growth as Florida governor.
Congressman Byron Donalds, who represents Southwest Florida and is running for governor in the November 3 election, joins The Current to lay out his platform. He explains why he supports Amendment 3, and details five specific insurance reforms he would pursue, including changes to the state catastrophe fund, restructuring home hardening programs, and creating an insurance scorecard so consumers can see a carrier's claims and denial history before buying.
Donalds also discusses health care price transparency, his proposals for K-12 education and expanded apprenticeship pathways, and his approach to managing growth through regional planning. He addresses permitting reform to lower housing costs, buying development rights to keep agricultural land in production, protecting the wildlife corridor, and Florida's position in commercial space.
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- Gold Star vs. White Star Families #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Adam Baldwin, CMO of Operation 300, outlines the difference between Gold Star and White Star families. He emphasizes the critical need to support families grieving military service members lost both in action and by suicide post-service.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/LbwV9lei9Uk
#TreasureCoast #MartinCounty #LocalSupport #MilitaryFamilies #stuart
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- Operation 300 Supports Gold Star Families #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Operation 300 offers funded retreats for Gold Star families. Moms are flown to West Palm Beach for a retreat, while children attend Camp Valor in Stuart, Florida for adventure activities.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/LbwV9lei9Uk
#TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #GoldStarFamilies #Operation300
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- Serving Children of the Fallen and the Families Left Behind With Operation 300
- Runtime
- 27:22
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Adam Baldwin, chief marketing officer of Operation 300, joins The Current to talk about the organization his family founded after losing Navy SEAL Aaron Vaughn in the Extortion 17 shootdown in 2011, the largest single loss of life in Naval Special Warfare history. Thirty-one American service members died, and dozens of children lost a father.
Baldwin explains how Operation 300 grew from one camp with eight kids into six military camps, two law enforcement camps, and three Gold Star Father Expeditions each year, all free to families flown in from across the country. He describes the two-to-one mentor ratio, why the quiet moments between activities matter more than the activities themselves, and how mentors have shown up years later for graduations and father-daughter dances. He also covers what Gold Star and White Star families are, how to volunteer, and the events coming up on the Treasure Coast.
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0:30 Aaron Vaughn, Exto...
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- Anthony Bonna Discusses Property Tax Relief in Florida #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
- Description
- Councilman Anthony Bonna outlines the necessity of a constitutional amendment for property tax relief in Florida. He also weighs in on recent tax changes within Port St. Lucie.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/2GsG7b7zB9g
#TreasureCoast #PortStLucie #StLucieCounty #PropertyTax #FloridaPolitics
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- Port St. Lucie Sees Financial Growth, Green Space Gains #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Anthony Bonna, Port St. Lucie Councilman running for State Representative District 85, outlines significant financial improvements in the city over the past decade. He highlights reduced tax rates and strategic acquisition of green spaces as key achievements.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/2GsG7b7zB9g
#TreasureCoast #PortStLucie #StLucieCounty #CityCommission #LocalElection
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- St. Lucie County Halts Flock Camera Permits #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Commissioner James Clasby motioned for an immediate halt to all permits and authorizations for automated vehicle identification and tracking systems on county property. The decision targets the ban on Flock cameras.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/PFdU9E9znRg
#TreasureCoast #StLucieCounty #LocalGovernment #PublicSafety #Florida #Flock #FlockCameras
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- The 100,000-Year-Old Hill Hiding in Florida 🏜️
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Hobe Sound Scrub Preserve is a 28-acre nature preserve in Martin County sitting on an ancient sand dune - one of the few spots in Florida with real elevation gain. Home to the threatened Florida Scrub Jay and rare sand pine scrub habitat.
📍 12260 Old Dixie Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL
🐾 Dog-friendly (leash required) | 🅿️ Free parking
Drop your favorite Treasure Coast trail in the comments 👇
#HobeSound #FloridaHikes #TreasureCoast #MartinCounty
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- Stuart Commissioner Campbell Rich on Need for Experienced City Manager #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Commissioner Campbell Rich argues the City of Stuart needs an experienced individual like ex-City Manager Mike Mortell to restore state funding relationships. Rich expressed concern that inexperienced leadership would struggle to secure necessary allocations, placing an undue burden on taxpayers.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/LhzJs67nGag
#TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #CityCommission #LocalGovernment
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- James FIshback Urges Martin County to Place Moratorium on Data Centers #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- James Fishback urged the Martin County Board of Commissioners to place a moratorium on data centers. He questioned the necessity of large facilities, suggesting the internet could function without them and raising concerns about potential impacts like higher electric bills, lower water pressure, and reduced property values for residents.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/rEXpTLVI_o0
#TreasureCoast #MartinCounty #Stuart #CityCommission #LocalNews
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- Port St. Lucie Resident Addresses Flock Camera Mistakes #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Port St. Lucie resident explained that Flock camera footage did not accurately depict a recent incident. They stated that they displayed a firearm only after being threatened and repeatedly asked the other person to leave, disengaging and putting the firearm away once it was safe.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/EKAcTQc78j4
#TreasureCoast #PortStLucie #StLucieCounty #CityCouncil #PublicSafety
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- Will Laughlin Calls Out 'Hypocrisy' in Stuart Commission Meeting #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Will Laughlin questions the motives behind calls for Mayor Reed's resignation in Stuart, suggesting hypocrisy from those who campaigned against 'chaos agents' on the city commission. He urges citizens to observe what he calls an unfolding power play.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/LhzJs67nGag
#TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #CityCommission #LocalPolitics
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- Port St. Lucie Resident Faces Public Records Hurdles #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Port St. Lucie resident detailed a frustrating public records request experience, citing concerns about transparency and alleged stonewalling by city staff. The resident described the process as challenging and not conducive to open government.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/EKAcTQc78j4
#TreasureCoast #PortStLucie #StLucieCounty #CityCouncil #PublicRecords
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- Port St. Lucie Mayor Proclaims September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Port St. Lucie Mayor Shannon Martin has officially proclaimed September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation encourages residents to offer support to affected families and honor the young individuals battling cancer.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/EKAcTQc78j4
#TreasureCoast #PortStLucie #StLucieCounty #ChildhoodCancer #CancerAwareness
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- Port St. Lucie Resident Raises Concerns Over City Surveillance & Data Centers #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A resident at a Port St. Lucie City Council meeting questioned the installation of mass surveillance technology, comparing it to authoritarian regimes. The speaker argued these data processing facilities strain city resources like water and electricity, potentially harming Florida's ecosystems and residents' health.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/EKAcTQc78j4
#TreasureCoast #PortStLucie #StLucieCounty #CityCouncil #Surveillance
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- Vultures: Nature's Most Misunderstood Animal #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Adam Majtyka, executive director of the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center, explains that vultures are vital for preventing the spread of disease. Their unique adaptations, like bald heads and digestive systems, allow them to consume carcasses without spreading pathogens, acting as a natural sanitation service.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/_kMdzWbW7ng
#TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #Wildlife #Conservation
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- Anthony Bonna on Growth, Taxes, and Local Control From Port St. Lucie to Tallahassee
- Runtime
- 26:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Anthony Bonna talks growth, property taxes, and infrastructure in his run for the Florida House.
Anthony Bonna, a Port St. Lucie city councilman running for the Florida House of Representatives, joins The Current to talk about what he learned in local government and what he would bring to Tallahassee. He describes growing up in Port St. Lucie raised by a single mother, the community organizations that helped him get to Georgetown, and why he came back to serve.
Bonna discusses the city's record on millage reductions and debt paydown, why he cast the lone vote against a major residential approval over traffic obligations, and his view that legislation like the Live Local Act and SB 180 went too far in stripping local control. The conversation also covers property insurance, small business regulation, school choice and teacher pay, public safety funding, Amendment 3, and protecting the Indian River Lagoon.
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- Stuart City Commission Votes to Pursue Mike Mortell's Return as City Manager #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The City of Stuart commission voted 3-1 to pursue Mike Mortell's return as city manager under prior contract terms, contingent on his acceptance. Reed was the sole dissenting vote.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/LhzJs67nGag
#TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #CityCommission #LocalGovernment
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- Commissioner Rich Motions to Oust Mayor Reed in Stuart #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- During a Stuart City Commission meeting, Commissioner Campbell Rich proposed removing Mayor Sean Reed from office. Rich cited a deviation from tradition and normal order during a December reorganization that led to Reed's appointment as vice mayor.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/LhzJs67nGag
#TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #CityCommission #LocalPolitics
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- A Beautiful Day at Indian Riverside Park #Shorts
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- If you’re from the Treasure Coast, Indian Riverside Park probably needs no introduction. 🌴
It’s just one of those places you head to when the weather’s nice and you feel like getting outside for a while.
📍 Indian Riverside Park, Jensen Beach, FL
Local favorite or still on your list?
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- Coyotes Are Found in EVERY U.S. City #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Adam Majtyka of the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center explains that coyotes are now found in every U.S. city, adapting to urban survival. He notes that peregrine falcons thrive in downtown Detroit, showcasing animal evolution in cities.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/_kMdzWbW7ng
#TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #UrbanWildlife #AnimalAdaptation
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- Florida Losing 100,000 Acres of Wild Area Annually to Development #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Adam Majtyka of the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center explains that Florida is losing 100,000 acres of wild areas annually to development. He suggests encouraging developers to set aside 25% of the land for parks or include green spaces within apartment complexes to mitigate this loss. #TreasureCoast #MartinCounty #Development #Conservation #Wildlife #Habitat
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- The Need for a Shift in the Public's Perception of Nature #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Niki Desjardin, co-president of Ecological Associates, contends that the public perception of nature needs to change. She argues it's vital to find compromises between development and preservation for future generations. #TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #Preservation #Environmentalism
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- Why Almost Every Animal at the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center Got There From Us
- Runtime
- 30:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Treasure Coast Wildlife Center on what to do with injured wildlife, baby season, and making your yard safer for animals.
Adam Majtyka, executive director of the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center in Palm City, joins The Current to talk about the roughly 3,200 animals the center takes in each year. Founded in 1974, the nonprofit serves the entire Treasure Coast and surrounding region, rehabilitating injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife and returning it to the wild.
Majtyka explains the most common reasons animals arrive, from vehicle collisions to injuries caused by domestic and feral cats and dogs, and walks through the process from intake to release. He also covers when to intervene with a baby animal and when to leave it alone, how to re-nest a fallen bird, and practical steps homeowners can take to make their property safer for wildlife, including native plants, bird feeder maintenance, and alternatives to rodent poison that causes secondary poisoning in hawks a...
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- Vulnerable Shorebird Nests Blend with Sand in Florida #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Niki Desjardin of Ecological Associates explains that shorebird nests, often simple scrapes in the sand, are highly camouflaged with speckled eggs to protect them from predators. She notes their vulnerability to disturbance, as people might accidentally step on them due to how well they blend in. #TreasureCoast #MartinCounty #Shorebirds #BirdNesting #WildlifeConservation
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- Kiwanis Park playground on the Treasure Coast #Shorts
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Kiwanis Park playground on the Treasure Coast - one of those local spots families keep coming back to. More at treasurecoast.com.
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- Bobby Williams Raises Concerns Over Florida Development and Water Quality #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Williams argues that state legislators have granted excessive power to developers, potentially harming Florida's infrastructure and water resources. Williams questions the practice of treating and reusing wastewater, drawing parallels to environmental advocacy. #TreasureCoast #Florida #MartinCounty #WaterQuality #Development
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- Niki Desjardin on Protecting Shorebird Nests in Florida #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Niki Desjardin explains that driving on beaches can endanger unseen shorebird nests. Solitary nesters may attempt to lure people away, but damage can already be done. She urges beachgoers to avoid walking near dunes or upper beaches, especially where birds are gathered, to prevent flushing them and disrupting their vital feeding. #TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #Shorebirds #WildlifeProtection
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- Bobby Williams on Lobbyists Influencing Energy Costs #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Bobby Williams argues that appointed officials, like the insurance and utility commissioners, frequently approve rate increases due to campaign donations. He advocates for a governor who will challenge these boards and prioritize consumer needs, citing significant profit increases. #TreasureCoast #Florida #LocalElection #ConsumerAdvocacy #Utilities
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- Knight Kiplinger on the Vision Behind Newfield in Palm City
- Runtime
- 39:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Knight Kiplinger explains the vision behind Newfield in Palm City, from the Kiplinger Conservancy to the walkable town center.
Knight Kiplinger, whose family has been part of Martin County civic and business life for 75 years, joins The Current to tell the origin story of Newfield, the 3,400-acre community taking shape in Palm City. He conceived the project more than eight years ago on family land that had been a citrus grove until greening blight ended the operation, and he walks through the years he spent meeting with residents before submitting an application.
Kiplinger explains why 70 percent of Newfield is preserved as open space, including the roughly 1,000-acre Kiplinger Conservancy, and describes the traditional neighborhood design behind the town center. He also discusses cattle and farming still operating on the property, the employment district zoned decades before Newfield existed, how the project cleared the urban service boundary question, and hi...
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- Eula Clarke Discusses New East Stuart Policies #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Eula Clarke outlines new policies in East Stuart that require conditional use approval for certain developments, particularly commercial beside residential. She acknowledges that these changes may be viewed as either hindering or helping. #TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #CityCommission #LocalElection
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- Bobby Williams on Insurance Company Practices #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Bobby Williams argues that Floridians are forced to fight for insurance claims after years of payments, contending that lobbyists and big corporations control the state's policies. He advocates for mandated swift payouts after storms, stating that residents deserve better than to be 'raped and pillaged by insurance companies.' #TreasureCoast #Florida #InsuranceReform #FloridaPolitics #StLucieCounty
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- James Fishback Proposes Tax on Out-of-State Property Buyers #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- James Fishback is proposing a tax on out-of-state residents buying second or third homes in Florida. He argues this would help alleviate the state's housing shortage, suggesting they instead opt for hotels if seeking vacation properties. #TreasureCoast #Florida #StLucieCounty #LocalElection #HousingCrisis
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- Increasing Florida Teacher Salaries with Wayne Richter #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Candidate Wayne Richter argues Florida must address low teacher pay to attract and retain educators. He proposes increasing teacher salaries as a legislative priority. #TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #LocalElection #Education
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- Pepper Park on Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce - beach access, playgrou...
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Pepper Park on Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce - beach access, playground, and picnic areas all in one spot. One of the Treasure Coast's best family parks. More at treasurecoast.com.
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- Shorebirds, Sea Turtles, and Coastal Conservation with Niki Desjardin of Jensen Beach
- Runtime
- 26:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Niki Desjardin of Ecological Associates talks shorebird nesting, sea turtles, and coastal conservation on Florida's Treasure Coast.
Niki Desjardin, co-president and co-owner of Ecological Associates in Jensen Beach, joins The Current to talk about the shorebirds most people walk right past at the beach. She explains which species nest on the Treasure Coast, why some have adapted to nesting on rooftops, and simple things beachgoers can do to avoid disturbing camouflaged nests during breeding season.
Desjardin also coordinates the local Florida Shorebird Alliance volunteer group and serves as co-president of Audubon of Martin County. She discusses the biggest threats facing shorebirds, what to do if you find an injured bird, her firm's environmental consulting work across Florida and beyond, and the story of relocating sea turtle nests during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response.
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- Stuart's Quaintness and History: Eula Clarke Discusses City Charm #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Eula Clarke, running for Stuart City Commission Group 5, discusses the city's historic charm. She highlights past awards for beauty and the influence of industries like fishing and presidential visits in maintaining a quaint downtown atmosphere. #TreasureCoast #Stuart #MartinCounty #CityCommission #LocalElection
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- Fishback Pledges Major Teacher Pay Raise in Florida #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- James Fishback argues Florida ranks last in teacher pay, hindering retention. As a business owner, he believes fair pay and respect are crucial for talent. Fishback proposes a 25% permanent pay increase for teachers, indexed to inflation, to ensure students have great educators. #TreasureCoast #Florida #MartinCounty #LocalElection #TeacherPay
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- Disaster Relief, Development Pressure, and Why Bobby Williams Says Florida Is Full
- Runtime
- 32:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Bobby Williams talks disaster relief logistics, stopping overdevelopment, and eliminating property taxes in his run for Florida governor.
Bobby Williams, a third-generation Floridian, business owner, and pastor running in the 2026 Republican primary for Florida governor, joins The Current to lay out his campaign. He describes founding the Freedom Tour disaster relief nonprofit in 2016, coordinating food and supplies across the state during COVID and after major storms, and why he believes that logistics experience qualifies him to run the state as a non-career politician.
Williams also explains his opposition to continued rezoning and large-scale development, his stance against data centers, his goal of eliminating property taxes, and his proposals for insurance reform. The conversation covers trade education in high schools, waste in disaster response, and his vision for keeping Florida's agricultural character intact.
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