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More people, limited freshwater: Treasure Coast plans for water needs through 2050

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — As the Treasure Coast prepares for decades of growth, water managers face a critical question: How will the region supply enough freshwater for more people while protecting the farms, waterways and wildlife that also depend on it?. Water is a necessity that is being...

Okeechobee County, FL · 1d
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Martin County firefighters raise staffing concerns after it says hiring class canceled

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The Martin County Firefighters Union is asking county leaders to reconsider canceling a firefighter hiring class planned for January, saying the department is already short-staffed and the loss of new hires could increase pressure on crews. In a Facebook post, the union said the...

Martin County, FL · 23h
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Florida School Board reviewing applicants for next superintendent

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A dozen candidates, including two current school district employees, have applied to be the next school superintendent. Superintendent David Moore notified the School Board in August he plans to retire in June. The board set a tight timeline for receiving applications, soliciting public input, interviewing finalists and naming a replacement for Moore by mid-December. The board wants to select and hire a new superintendent who can work with Moore before he leaves. Moore, who became superintendent in 2019, is credited with leading the Indian River County School District through transformational change, helping it improve from 38th in the state to fifth. The district has received four consecutive "A" grades from the Florida Department of Education. Application deadline was Oct. 26. The next step is for the School Board to review applications at a public workshop, 12:45 p.m. Nov. 17. Finalists are expected to be named at the workshop, with interviews to begin next month. The two internal candidates — William Dodds and Christina Jacobs — have extensive experience within the school district. Dodds has been district chief financial officer since earlier this year. He previously was principal of Sebastian Charter Junior High from 2017-2026 and an

Indian River County, FL · 1d

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FPUA updating city lighting agreement

FORT PIERCE – The Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Board voted 4-0 Oct. 20 to approve an agreement with the city aimed at simplifying decorative streetlight maintenance, reducing confusion over responsibilities and potentially lowering costs. The amended memorandum of understanding (MOU) would place decorative streetlight repairs and maintenance under FPUA’s...

Fort Pierce, FL · 2d
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Fort Pierce police officers reach contract impasse with city over proposed wage freeze

FORT PIERCE — Contract negotiations between the city of Fort Pierce and its police officers' association have reached an impasse after the city proposed eliminating raises and step increases for officers, citing anticipated budget challenges. The Fort Pierce Police Officers Association announced the impasse following a fourth round of...

Fort Pierce, FL · 2d

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'Chimp Crazy' Tonka is Safe After Florida Floods

'Chimp Crazy' Tonka is Safe After Florida Floods

Fort Pierce, FL · 2d

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Chimp sanctuary delivers an ape's food by drone amid Florida floods

A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary briefly had to deliver food to one of its 200 apes by drone this week because the property was swamped by heavy rain. But Save the Chimps says the animals stayed safe. By Saturday, the water finally was receding significantly. Rainstorms soaked southeast and central Florida from Sunday through Tuesday. Save the Chimps is near Fort Pierce. The organization says the animals' care houses were secure on high ground, but canals overflowed and submerged the internal roads that staffers normally use to deliver food to the apes by golf cart. Save the Chimps bought a delivery drone some time ago for just such an emergency.

Fort Pierce, FL · 16h

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Cleveland Clinic Plans Standalone ERs in Sebastian, Vero Beach

Cleveland Clinic plans two standalone emergency rooms in Indian River County Sites are in Sebastian and on Oslo Road in South County, with a target opening in early 2028 The plans surfaced as county leaders weigh a possible third hospital Cleveland Clinic plans to open two freestanding emergency departments in Indian River County in early […] The post Cleveland Clinic Plans Standalone ERs in Sebastian, Vero Beach appeared first on TreasureCoast.com .

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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McKee Botanical Garden kicks off the holiday season

VERO BEACH — This year’s holiday light spectacle at McKee Botanical Garden is officially called “Jungle Lights: Return of the Wild.”. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 18-acre garden transforms into a winter wonderland every holiday season. Always a sellout, the annual night of...

Vero Beach, FL · 15h

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50th Assistant PGA Professional Championship starts Thursday at PGA Golf Club

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (Nov. 10, 2026) - The Assistant PGA Professional Championship commemorates its golden anniversary this week at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where a field of 132 PGA of America Assistant Golf Professionals and Associates will compete on the Wanamaker Course Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 12-15. Sandra Changkija celebrated early last year when she became the first woman to win the Assistant PGA Professional Championship in the previous 49 editions. Changkija was proud to win the title and make history.

Port St Lucie, FL · 2d

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Florida county hit with 16 inches of rain as officials urge residents to report flood damage

The state is gathering survey responses about physical damage and economic losses.

Indian River County, FL · 2d

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Air Force Veteran recalls 30-year career flying Special Ops missions

VERO BEACH — When Capt. Carlos Holcomb entered the U.S. Air Force in January 1984, he originally sought a practical way to fund his education without burdening his hard-working parents. That decision turned into a distinguished 30-year military career, ultimately taking him to the rank of colonel and placing...

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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Vero Beach, IRC declare Nov. 13 veroBEachKIND Day

VERO BEACH — The City of Vero Beach and Indian River County have proclaimed Friday, Nov. 13, veroBEachKIND Day, joining communities worldwide in celebrating World Kindness Day. Now in its third year, veroBEachKIND (VBKind) is a countywide campaign bringing together concerned citizens, faith groups and community organizations around a...

Vero Beach, FL · 1d

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$51,700 approved for 2026 Marina Square holiday lights

FORT PIERCE – A $51,700 budget for Christmas decorating of downtown Fort Pierce’s Marina Square has been approved by the Fort Pierce City Commission for this year. But with the passage of Amendment 3, a Constitutional property tax rollback, the next two years of a three-year contract with Green Life Property Service LLC remain uncertain.

Fort Pierce, FL · 3d

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County cuts ribbon on new playgrounds, concession building at Victor Hart complex in Gifford

GIFFORD — Indian River County officials cut the ribbon Monday on new playgrounds and a concession building at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex, adding age-separated play areas, more shade and updated facilities at the longtime neighborhood hub. The ceremony took place at 4:30 p.m. at the playground...

Indian River County, FL · 3d

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Palm Beach County PAL golf tournament generates nearly $80K for youth programs

JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — The Palm Beach County Police Athletic League (PAL) raises $80,000 at its 21st Annual Corporate Golf Tournament on Monday at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, supporting youth programs that promote education, athletics, recreation and positive relationships between young people and law enforcement. The annual...

Palm Beach County, FL · 2d