Hurricane Milton resources for homeowners Florida homeowners and renters in counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Milton may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. Currently eligible counties: Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm [...]
Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program provides short-term, zero-interest working capital loans that are intended to "bridge the gap" between the time a disaster impacts a business and when a business has secured longer term recovery funding such as federally or commercially available loans, insurance claims [...]
Treasure Coast Agri-Science Showcase & Fall Fest – POSTPONED Out of an abundance of care and respect for the local community, the UF/IFAS Treasure Coast Agri-Science Showcase & Fall Fest, with Mike’s Organic Topsoil, is postponed to a date to be determined. “Our community continues to suffer unprecedented loss by multiple tornadoes that beset us [...]
Haunted History Revealed: Larry Lawson unveils Indian River County’s spooky secrets at Emerson E-Series Get ready for a Halloween special like no other! The Emerson Center is thrilled to present Larry Lawson, founder of Indian River Hauntings LLC and renowned expert in historical ghost tours and paranormal investigations. Lawson will delve into the haunted history [...]
Backus announces accepted and award-winning art for the Best of the Best annual juried exhibition The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery announced the accepted works of art and award winners for the 2024 Juried Art Exhibition The Best of the Best. A panel of three independent judges voted to accept 74 entries from the 301 record-breaking number [...]
From piggy bank to family banking: BofA launches new solution to help parents raise financially savvy kids Only 47% of college students feel financially prepared for the “real world” Bank of America recently announced a new solution to help parents support their children as they begin their financial journeys. SafeBalance Banking® for Family Banking is a bank [...]
Milton can't stop the 77th annual Indiantown Rodeo For nearly eight decades, the Indiantown Rodeo has captivated Martin County residents and visitors with its thrilling, action-packed performances. This year, the tradition continues with the 77th Annual Indiantown Rodeo, set for Friday, Oct. 18th, and Saturday, October 19th at Timer Powers Park. Hosted by the Indiantown [...]
United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee mobilizes community support after Hurricane Milton In the wake of Hurricane Milton and the devastating tornadoes which touched down throughout the Treasure Coast, United Way of St, Lucie and Okeechobee has been collaborating with key partners such as the Red Cross, Mustard Seed Kitchen, and Treasure Coast Food [...]
Hummingbird Care buzzes with activity Vero Beach native Colby Bechtold, a registered nurse, saw first-hand the struggles families go through to find or give their loved ones the care they deserve. He decided we can do better, especially for those who did so much for us and created Hummingbird Care Services. In honor of [...]
St. Francis Reflections and Treasure Health finalize partnership Space Coast-based St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care and Treasure Coast-based Treasure Health announced that the two organizations have finalized their partnership agreement. Together, the two non-profit hospice and palliative care providers serve more than 7,000 patients annually and employ more than 600 clinical and administrative staff in [...]