THE LEAD STORY

Carrying on

Recovery efforts continue for dwellings and structures in St. Lucie County following October’s destructive paths from Hurricane Milton and the historical number of tornadoes that terrified residents, causing loss of life. Tornadoes wiped out a parking garage for the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and obliterated the new $61 million warehouse in South Florida Logistics Center 95 along with damaging houses and stores.  According to the latest figures from St. Lucie County and FEMA, 1,797 homes were damaged throughout the city of Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie and unincorporated areas of the county. 

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Men at Arms and Vero Classical School receive Dyer Difference Award 

What began as a very ordinary day in 2013 changed countless lives in St. Lucie County after St. Lucie Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Gary Morales was shot during a routine traffic stop. In 2016, the Men at Arms Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club (LEMC) was founded, and like the man whose memory the group was founded to honor, the mission of the group is to uphold the oath of service to the community And though the group started out supporting a variety of local charities through events and rides to support law enforcement, military, and public safety professionals as well as other community resources and programs, in 2023, LEMC refined its mission to focus specifically on the mental health and wellbeing of law enforcement officers, who face unique and often overwhelming stressors each and every workday. 

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Master’s Academy Welcomes Jennifer Aylor as Director of Communications

Master’s Academy announced the appointment of Jennifer Aylor as the new Director of Communications. With a strong background in marketing, communications, and education, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience along with a deep passion for ministry and sharing God’s love.

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City of Fort Pierce seeks applicants for Board of Adjustment

The City of Fort Pierce Commission invites residents to apply for a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment, a vital board responsible for reviewing applications for variances, special exceptions, and appeals related to the City’s Code. This board plays a crucial role in shaping the growth and development of Fort Pierce by ensuring that proposed projects align with city regulations and the community’s vision.

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LIVE! From Vero Beach celebrates the music of Chicago when Beginnings returns           

Beginnings -The Celebration of the Music of Chicago has quickly found a devoted audience as they return once more to Vero Beach by an astounding demand from our audiences! For those who loved the concert, and for those who couldn’t get a ticket to the sold-out performances in the past, they will be back to the LIVE! From Vero Beach concert line-up on Fri., April 4 at 7 p.m. from The Emerson Center’s stage. If you are ready for songs that bring back memories and make you stand up and dance from your seat, this is the show for you!

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LIVE! From Vero Beach Presents….Seven amazing musicians…one amazing salute to the Eagles…Eaglemania!           

The Eagles formed in Los Angeles in 1971 and accumulated five number-one singles and six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards and became known as one of the world's best-selling bands, having sold more than 200 million records worldwide, including 100 million sold in the US alone. There are bands that play songs by The Eagles, but the best tribute to the award-winning Eagles, one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s in North America is Eaglemania. No contest! EagleMania is The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band! That isn’t their slogan by mistake! EagleMania has been dedicated to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles.

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Swing into spring with Jazz Brunch @ The Backus

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Lost Trust: Frank Bruni Explains America’s Lost Faith in Journalism and Academia

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