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Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation recognizes 2023 Thanks for Giving honorees

A special Thanks for Giving honor, the Joan Hay-Madeira Award, was presented to...

New online drive, more sponsors make it a bright Christmas for children in foster care

A boisterous “Yahoo!” rang out from behind a makeshift desk full to brimming with toys...

Florida Cracker Trail Ride visits Edna Pearce Lockett Estate

The Florida Cracker Trail Ride stopped at the historic Edna Pearce Lockett Estate on the Kissimmee River on Feb. 18.  
Government
Several new laws take effect Jan. 1 in the state of Florida. Ethics Requirements ...
In observance of the two holidays, Post Offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1.
Funding for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office in Governor DeSantis’ Focus on....
Schools

IRSC public media’s WQCP is now 'The New Q 91.1 FM'

Indian River State College (IRSC) Public Media Fort Pierce-based station WQCP...

Students make their mark in a male-dominated workforce

When it comes to the trades two female students from Indian River State College’s workforce
Wildlife & Environment

Enjoy some outdoor fun this holiday season, visit a UF/IFAS demonstration garden

Looking to do something inexpensive and outdoorsy this holiday season?
Opinion
Joe Biden loves to give away money, especially if it’s not his own. He has spent trillions of dollars...
In 1875, Congress took a historic step in the fight against human trafficking by ...
I’m one of the many Americans who don’t want a “lame duck” second term for President Joe Biden...
Agriculture
The conference returns to the University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) on April 17,...
Nation & World

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die. Then there were the patients who …
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