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The Latest Installment in the 'State of Our City' Digital Series Features the Fort Pierce City Marina
Fort Pierce - Friday July 26, 2024: The City of Fort Pierce has released the latest installment of its 'State of Our City' digital video series. This new video focuses on the Fort Pierce City Marina, highlighting its history and the amenities it provides. Viewers can learn about this community asset and its importance to the Fort Pierce waterfront.
Indian River State College Cyber Program Earns CAE Redesignation at NICE Conference
Fort Pierce - Friday July 26, 2024: Indian River State College has received its redesignation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) at the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Conference and Expo in Dallas, Texas, held June 3-5, 2024. This redesignation reaffirms the College’s commitment to excellence in cybersecurity education and its ongoing efforts to produce highly skilled professionals in the field.
TCPalm wins 8 FSNE awards for best journalism published in 2023
TCPalm won eight awards in the Florida Society of News Editors' annual contest recognizing the best journalism published in 2023, which were presented Thursday at the 2024 Florida Media Conference in Orlando. Among TCPalm's awards, five were for first place, one was for second place and two were for third place. ...
Partial Closure of the Parking Lot at the John Parks Sports Complex Starting Next Monday, July 29 Through Friday August 2
St. Lucie County - Friday July 26, 2024: Crews will be resurfacing and making repairs to the main parking lot inside the John B. Parks Sports Complex, in front of the Lawnwood Stadium, on Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2. Crews will be working on different sections of the...
26 felony arrests, 42 firearms seized since June 5 in Fort Pierce
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The Fort Pierce Police Department credits its recently created 'strategically placed tactical teams' with the recent pressure it says it's put on 'bad actors' in the city. Previous coverage: City leaders in Fort Pierce announce community-based effort to combat violence. “We have leveled up," Major...
Ethics Commission hits Mascara with $5,000 fine, other penalties for ghost-candidate scheme
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Commission on Ethics unanimously agreed Friday to penalties for former St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara, a Democrat, related to his recruitment and support of a preferred Republican opponent during the 2020 election. Those penalties, a $5,000 fine with a public censure and reprimand, previously had been agreed to by both sides in a joint stipulation agreement where Mascara admitted to the so-called "ghost candidate" scheme, which was the subject of a Florida...
St. Lucie County elections supervisor candidates say 44 years is enough for incumbent
Two political newcomers with no experience managing elections want to unseat the St. Lucie County elections supervisor who's been in office for 44 years; but first, one must beat the other in the Aug. 20 primary. Republicans Jenn Frey and George Umansky will face off before getting their shot in the Nov....
Police provide update on four dogs abandoned in Port St. Lucie, three now recovering
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Police provided an update on the three dogs who were left for dead in a wooded area in Port St. Lucie. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said four dogs were abandoned on July 10 at a spot along Northwest FPL Drive. After the dogs were dumped, police noted in the video the dogs chased after the SUV that left them.
Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that insurance rates for property owners in the Sunshine State have increased exponentially over the past few years. Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its instability and 42.5% rise since 2019. These include damages from hurricanes and litigation, which have put pressure on insurers and forced some to leave the state. According...
Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind
Josefina Lopez, a 21-year-old Florida mom, has been arrested and charged after allegedly crashing her car while under the influence and leaving her child behind. RELATED: ‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested In Florida More Details On The Florida Mom’s Charges According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lopez was arrested and booked into custody on Thursday, [...] The post Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind appeared first on The Shade Room.
Florida Lobster Diver Finds Cocaine Instead Of Dinner
A Florida lobster diver looking for lobster approximately one mile offshore of Tavernier on the oceanside, found a package of suspected cocaine instead of a delicious dinner. The discovery was made just after 2pm, and rather than hit the clubs, the diver turned the package over to authorities. The Monroe County Sheriff then turned the package over to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
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