Hometown News St. Lucie County

07/28/2024

Learn how golf is played across the pond!

Being a true “sports nut,” I love the month of July. Hockey playoffs have reached the Stanley Cup Final, baseball is in full swing, football training camps are set to

07/27/2024

A request to rezone two parcels to planned unit development in order to build 141 single-family homes has been rejected.

FORT PIERCE — The St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial July 18 of the request by a St. Lucie Gardens property owner to rezone two parcels to

07/27/2024

Marrisa McAuliffe, a former member of the local Port St. Lucie Swim Squad, swam the English Channel.

PORT ST. LUCIE — ​On July 20, Marrisa McAuliffe, a former member of the local Port St. Lucie Swim Squad managed by Deni Gillespie, met at Ravenswood Pool before returning

07/26/2024

Looking for something to do? Here's all that's going on in St. Lucie County!

FRIDAY, JULY 26

07/26/2024

Hometown News is looking for freelance reporters to cover breaking news, business and feature stories in St. Lucie County. Experience preferred. Email [email protected]

07/26/2024

Like the Friday night lights? Cover St. Lucie County high school football games for the Hometown News. Sportswriting/photography experience preferred. Email [email protected]

07/26/2024

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Looking to hire a part-time editorial assistant to work 16-24 hours a week in Hometown News' Fort Pierce office. News clerk duties plus some reporting/writing. Media/newsroom experience preferred. Email [email protected]

07/26/2024

Dunn’s Kids Foundation is gearing up for its annual back-to-school party in partnership with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Police Athletic League.

FORT PIERCE ─ The first day of school is right around the corner.

07/26/2024

Readers' Choice 2024 is here! 🎉 Vote for your favorite local businesses:
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07/25/2024

Lupe is a Cleveland Browns fan through and through, just like her owners, Tony and Marilyn Szabo. Transplants from Cleveland, the Szabos now live in Port St. Lucie. They adopted Lupe from the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. If this very happy, 16-month-old cheeweenie girl’s not running around the yard after her daddy, you’ll find her chasing lizards. You can count on this home security expert at protecting the house from her favorite window vantage point. Weekends, she’s cuddling with her parents while they read the Hometown News. And of course, when the Browns are playing, she’s right there as a proud member of the Browns’ Barking Backers.

To submit your pet, go to www.hometownnewstc.com, go to the menu, click on Submission Forms and choose Pet of the Week. Include your name, hometown city, your pet’s name, age and breed; three of your pet’s favorite things to do and a phone number in case we need to contact you. Don’t forget to attach a photo.

07/25/2024

Local elected officials, Mattamy Homes staff and others came together for a groundbreaking ceremony for Tradition Regional Park on July 17.

PORT ST. LUCIE — Residents of St. Lucie County have long waited for a regional park that would include desperately needed ball fields and a BMX track.

07/24/2024

Bentley lives in Port St. Lucie with his owner Mike Muench

This 5-year-old English cream golden retriever.

He loves to take walks, chase squirrels. All of that activity wears him out, so he’s managed to become an expert at naps.

To submit your pet for Pet of the Week, go to www.hometownnewstc.com, o to the menu, click on Submission Forms and choose Pet of the Week. Include your name, hometown city, your pet’s name, age and breed; three of your pet’s favorite things to do and a phone number in case we need to contact you. Don’t forget to attach a photo.

07/24/2024

The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating after an apparent murder/suicide on Sunday. Our hearts are with the families.

PORT ST. LUCIE — The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating after an apparent murder/suicide on the 5400 block of NW Cromey Street early Sunday, according to a post

07/23/2024

Learn more about Casa Pasta Cucina, a restaurant in Downtown Fort Pierce.

My husband and I recently had tickets to a show at the Sunrise Theatre in downtown Fort Pierce and decided to eat an early dinner before the show.

07/23/2024

There’s a new waterfront restaurant/wine bar in town to enjoy savory specials, small plate delights, charcuterie board stacks ─ and lots of wine.

FORT PIERCE — There’s a new waterfront restaurant/wine bar in town to enjoy savory specials, small plate delights, charcuterie board stacks ─ and lots of wine.

07/22/2024

Paula Deen is a very sweet and quiet senior cat who is patiently waiting for her forever home at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast thrift store in Wedgewood Plaza, Stuart. She was found as a stray in May and has since proven to be quite the favorite by regular shoppers at the store. Paula Deen’s adoption fee is waived, and she would love to finally find a loving home.

These pets and many more are available for adoption through the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast main shelter and thrift stores. Normal adoption hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Call 772-223-8822. View all available pets online at www.hstc1.org

07/22/2024

Progress on a potential Buc-ee's for St. Lucie County is moving along steadily!

FORT PIERCE — The long-awaited corporate announcement by Buc-ee’s Holdings, Inc. for St. Lucie County to be the home of its newest Florida travel center could be imminent after that

07/21/2024

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JULY 19-27

07/21/2024

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously July 9 to accept staff’s proposed $8,388,000 project budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

FORT PIERCE — The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously July 9 to accept staff’s proposed $8,388,000 project budget for Fiscal Year 2025 that includes $1.3 million more in revenue

07/20/2024

After many years of hard work, the Highwaymen Board of Directors held its ground breaking event on July 9.

FORT PIERCE — ​After many years of hard work, the Highwaymen Board of Directors held it’s ground breaking event on July 9 at their building on Avenue D and Means

07/20/2024

Planning a beach day? Check out these cams to know what the crowd and weather is like!

• Sebastian Beach

07/19/2024

Balto is a gorgeous, 6-year-old husky with two different colored eyes! He was unfortunately surrendered to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in April due to his owners moving and not being able to take him with them. Balto is extremely friendly with everybody that he meets, but he would prefer to be the only pup in the home!

This pet and many more are available for adoption through the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast main shelter and thrift stores. Normal adoption hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Call 772-223-8822. View all available pets online at www.hstc1.org

07/19/2024

The JEFRË Heart sculpture gained a new piece on July 8.

PORT ST. LUCIE — ​The JEFRË Heart sculpture gained a new piece which arrived on a large flatbed semi-truck during the afternoon of July 8.

07/18/2024

Learn about food recalls and a delicious baked chicken recipe courtesy of Chef Costa!

How serious are food recalls?

07/18/2024

Two-time Port St. Lucie Senior All-Stars Little League Softball team are headed to North Carolina!

PORT ST. LUCIE — ​Two-time Port St. Lucie Senior All-Stars Little League Softball team soon heads to the 2024 Florida State Championship games in North Carolina to compete with other

07/17/2024

PSLPD is asking for your help in the search for a man who exposed himself to a woman in public.

PORTS ST. LUCIE — The Port St. Lucie Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect in reference to lewd/lascivious activity, according to a post by

07/17/2024

Weather permitting, the St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District will perform an aerial larviciding mission to reduce mosquitos tomorrow.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Weather permitting, the St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District will perform an aerial larviciding mission over coastal mosquito impoundments starting Thursday, July 18 to help reduce

07/15/2024

Chippy is a 4-year-old, hefty lady weighing in at 17 pounds! This independent girl loves to sleep and enjoys when people speak softly to her. Chippy has been waiting for a home far too long and is hoping to find an owner who will love her forever.

This pet and many more are available for adoption through the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast main shelter and thrift stores. Normal adoption hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Call 772-223-8822. View all available pets online at www.hstc1.org

07/15/2024

Check out this Taco Meatloaf recipe, courtesy of Chef Costa!

My wife and I had an opportunity to fly to Las Vegas for our goddaughter’s wedding.

07/14/2024

Looking for something to do? Here is all that's going on in St. Lucie County!

JULY 12-20