FAU Harbor Branch announces 2026 Ocean Science Lecture Series Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual “John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series.” All lectures begin at 4 p.m. at FAU Harbor Branch, Johnson Marine Education Center Auditorium, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce. These free public education [...]
ELC presents Wild and Beautiful: A Global Photography Exhibition by Mark and Cheri Schumann This winter, the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) will unveil a deeply moving exhibition titled Wild and Beautiful, featuring the wildlife and travel photography of husband and wife team Mark and Cheri Schumann. Their work spans continents and climates, offering a rare [...]
Keep Martin Beautiful seeks nominees for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards Across Martin County, individuals and organizations are working hard to protect our waterways, preserve natural habitats, reduce waste, and strengthen our communities. This spring, Keep Martin Beautiful is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards, one of Martin County’s most respected celebrations [...]
Nopetro Energy powers Vero Beach economy with new landfill-to-renewable-fuel facility Nopetro Energy, a vertically-integrated turnkey producer, distributor and operator of energy solutions across North America, celebrated the grand opening of southern Florida’s first landfill gas (LFG) to renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Vero Beach. RNG, a biogas and the lowest-carbon alternative fuel, is [...]
FAU Harbor Branch to host 2025 International Ocean Film Festival’s Florida Tour Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute will host a day of the 2025 International Ocean Film Festival Florida tour on Sat., June 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Harbor Branch, 5600 U.S. Highway 1 North, in Fort Pierce. The event will [...]
Draft Resilience Vulnerability Assessment Public Meeting The City of Fort Pierce invites residents to attend an upcoming public meeting to explore the results of the recently completed Draft Resilience Vulnerability Assessment. This regional initiative—developed in coordination with St. Lucie County, the City of Port St. Lucie, the City of Fort Pierce, and the Town of [...]
House of Hope expands Growing Hope Farm in Palm City House of Hope, always seeking more opportunities to provide fresh and healthy food to its clients, has recently purchased the assets of VibeWright Farms in Palm City to expand its ability to grow and distribute healthy produce to its clients. The 40-foot freight farm has [...]
Local UF/IFAS leader requests stakeholders' input Mark Kistler, a proven national leader in agricultural and natural resources, invites your views on topics to support strategic positioning efforts in your community as we move further into the dynamic 21st century. Kistler is a professor and director for your University of Florida/IFAS Indian River Research and Education [...]
New Born Learning Trail Opens Beachside in Vero Beach United Way of Indian River County, in partnership with Communications International and the City of Vero Beach, unveiled a New Born Learning Trail at Jaycee Park, offering families an interactive educational experience. This trail, the 7th in Indian River County, is designed to engage parents, grandparents, [...]
Fort Pierce native honored by University of Florida Fort Pierce native and career scientist Audrey Beany stands alone for recognition in the UF/IFAS’s Health Care and Physical Sciences category for a Superior Accomplishment Award announced this week by university officials. The achievement is the result of Beany’s “outstanding and meritorious service” at the UF/IFAS Indian [...]