Truist Foundation funds TCCEED workforce training Truist Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Treasure Coast Center for Economic and Educational Development to expand workforce training, employer partnerships and coordinated systems that connect local residents with in-demand career opportunities. The grant will support TCCEED’s work to build career pathways to economic mobility, one of [...]
Florida Remembered Society wins humanities grant Florida Humanities has awarded Florida Remembered Society a $10,000 Public Humanities Program Grant to support “Feeding the American Spirit: 250 Years of Florida’s Homegrown History,” a yearlong series of cultural heritage programs and events highlighting Florida’s role in the American story. The Florida Remembered Society programs will commemorate America250 [...]
Cleveland Clinic expands Treasure Coast food security support Cleveland Clinic Florida announced targeted 2026 community investments to support food security initiatives across Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The funding is part of Cleveland Clinic’s broader five-year, $50 million enterprise commitment to reduce hunger and improve access to nutritious food in [...]
Fort Pierce officials named Home Rule Heroes The City of Fort Pierce announced that Mayor Linda Hudson and Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. have been named 2026 Home Rule Heroes by the Florida League of Cities. The annual award recognizes local government officials who work to protect the home rule authority of Florida municipalities and advocate [...]
Hamilton Farms hosts watermelon festival Hamilton Farms will host its inaugural Watermelon Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., June 27, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., June 28, at 1500 North Header Canal Road in Fort Pierce. The two-day event will invite families and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate summer with fresh [...]
Post Insurance family discovers "Revolutionary roots" As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Post family of Post Insurance has discovered a direct ancestor who served in the American Revolution, adding a personal chapter to the family-owned agency's long history of community service and local business leadership. Kathy Post, second-generation owner of Post Insurance, [...]
Backus sets 2026 photo show The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery announced the accepted works for its 2026 annual juried photography exhibition, Through the Eye of the Camera, which are on view through June 19 at 500 N. Indian River Drive. Judges accepted 81 of 178 submissions in four categories: animals, flora and landscape, people [...]
Marc Guy joins A-1 Global Holdings Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Marcus “Marc” Guy as Director of Operations for A-1 Industries of Georgia, LLC. Guy brings more than 23 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, sales, and product management. In the role, Guy will oversee operations at the company’s Bainbridge manufacturing [...]
Fort Pierce Façade Grant Program reopens The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency has reopened its Commercial Façade Grant Program, offering businesses and property owners a new round of funding to upgrade storefronts, improve curb appeal and support redevelopment across the FPRA District. The program provides matching reimbursement grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs, [...]
A.E. Backus is a Blue Star Museum The A.E. Backus Museum will participate in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and museums across the United States to offer free admission to the nation's active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day, September [...]