Free admission at the Florida Highwaymen Celebration Weekend The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery will present its annual Highwaymen Celebration Weekend Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, 2026 during regular hours each day. Visitors to the Museum can enjoy a range of special offerings, including viewing the special exhibition Florida Highwaymen: Journey. FREE admission, with features outside and [...]
Dyer Difference is Digging Paw Prints and Art Prints January started off as fast as a dog with the Zoomies for the folks on the Dyer Difference Award Committees in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties, and every bit of it was tail-wagging good. In St. Lucie County, the Dyer Difference Award chose to support [...]
A-1 welcomes Steve Gillhouse as vice president of sales and marketing to drive strategic growth Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Steve Gillhouse as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, a role supporting the Company’s continued growth and market expansion across the Southeastern United States. Gillhouse brings more than 30 years of executive [...]
Could you serve on the Board of Examiners of Contractors? The Fort Pierce City Commission is currently seeking applications from individuals to serve on the Board of Examiners of Contractors. The board consists of five members, including two consumer representatives and three state-licensed representatives. State Licensed Representative must: Be a City of Fort Pierce resident for at least two years. Hold a valid State of Florida contractor license [...]
Now Open: 2026 FPRA Mural Program applications The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency is now accepting applications from property owners interested in adding a professionally installed mural to their building in 2026. This year, the program has expanded to include the entire FPRA district, with eligible areas including South Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Downtown, Lincoln Park, and [...]
Sunday in Key West – The Floridiana Luncheon & Auction at Backus returns The Backus Museum will again host its annual Winter Signature Event, The Floridiana – Luncheon & Auction a local favorite since its beginnings in 2013 – formally known as Sunday in Key West. With its expanded theme of “All Things Florida” – The Floridiana – is sure to captivate whether [...]
Dyer Difference helps bring joy during time of profound loss From the first day of the academy, law enforcement officers learn to never take for granted a kiss at the door as they leave for work or a hug from their children as they tuck them in before heading off for the night shift. That’s [...]
The Florida Remembered Society serves up a “Red, White & FOOD” local heritage exhibition and special opening event The average American eats 2,000 pounds (1 ton) of food each year, so it’s only natural that food is such an important part of our history, our lifestyles, and local business. Food not only fills our stomachs [...]
David Smith named new FP police chief David M. Smith, Commander of Eastern District Operations for the Prince William County Police Department in Virginia, was selected by Fort Pierce City Manager Richard D. Chess for the position of Police Chief and has selected choice to lead the Fort Pierce Police Department. Commander Smith brings 24 [...]
Navy SEAL Museum appoints Elaine Ryan as assistant executive director The National Navy SEAL Museum announced that Elaine Ryan has been appointed to the position of Assistant Executive Director of the Museum's historic Fort Pierce location. This leadership appointment reflects the Museum's continued commitment to strengthening operational excellence and enhancing its mission to preserve the [...]