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Oceanographic institute dedicates new science building
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FORT PIERCE - From a design idea sketched on a napkin, the new marine science laboratory building at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has become a centerpiece showcasing the state's investment in research and science. The staff and faculty of Harbor Branch and Florida Atlantic University held a dedicat...
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A passion for pages
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Debbie Remington, a reading specialist at Manatee Academy, shares her passion for books to middle- school students at Dan McCarty School in Fort Pierce during the school's annual literacy week celebration. In addition to many literacy-themed events, guest readers from all over the county were invited to read to t...
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Murder of PSL man still open
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STUART - Stuart Police are seeking the public's help in solving the murder of Port St. Lucie man who was found dead in his vehicle last year, authorities said in a press release. Lascelles Ugene Russell, a driver/courier for Quest Labs, was found dead on Oct. 11 at 9 p.m. in his vehicle parked at the Stuart...
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Parkway extension approved by council
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PORT ST. LUCIE - In September, hundreds of residents filled the Port St. Lucie Civic Center to hear officials from the city and the state Department of Transportation discuss the final part of the Crosstown Parkway, and where it would eventually cross the St. Lucie River to connect with U.S. 1. The favored ...
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Crazy about Elvis
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Elleana Francesca, 7, of Port St. Lucie, gets starry eyed during a performance by Elvis impersonator Darrell Dunhill during a benefit performance for the Mariposa Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization Friday, Jan. 27....
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College offers arts academy
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Seeing college students going to and from classes is a common sight on the Indian River State College campus. What might be surprising is the number of elementary- and middle-school students who also travel to the college to attend classes. These students are part of the IRSC Performing A...
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District semi-finalists for Teacher of Year named
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - With an entourage of school officials bearing balloons, hugs and congratulations, three teachers were surprised in their classrooms on Jan. 26 to find out they are the district semi-finalists for the title of St. Lucie County Teacher of Year. They are: Karen-Lee Crosby at Lawnwood Element...
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Woman charged with running unlicensed care facility
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - A Fort Pierce woman accused of operating an illegal unlicensed assisted care facility in Port St. Lucie would leave a 101-year-old woman locked in a room for hours so she could leave and attend church, authorities said last week. Rose Mary Joseph, the operator, said she was "the pastor of...
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Find a sweetheart of a pet
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Valentine's Day is looming, and the St. Lucie County Humane Society has a suggestion for those still looking for love: consider adopting a pet. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 11, the humane society is teaming up with Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Fort Pierce to hold a pet adoption event,...
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Fire district unit ready to deal with hazardous waste
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - When in recent weeks, suspicious items were sent to a local museum and the county's clerk of court's office, a team from the St. Lucie County Fire District was ready to respond. The fire district's hazardous materials team, which consists of 10 firefighters trained in dealing with such in...
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Literacy week
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Michael Lannon, St. Lucie County school superintendent, read to students at Dan McCarty School during the annual literacy week celebration. In addition to the many literacy themed events, guest readers from all over the county were invited to read to the students to keep them excited about books....
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Man accused of murdering PSL couple
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PORT ST. LUCIE - A Port St. Lucie man accused of murdering a man and a woman told Port St. Lucie Police he entered their home to steal drugs and money, an arrest affidavit said. Thomas Jeffery Roberts, 27, 319 N.E. Solida Circle, was arrested Jan. 23 and charged with home-invasion robbery with a firearm and...
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Increased reward offered in anti-Semitic vandalism incidents
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PORT ST. LUCIE - With the number of anti-Semitic vandalism incidents doubling during the past two weeks, an increased reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest, authorities said last week. Anyone with information leading to an arrest will be eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000 ...
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Man arrested, charged with murdering wife
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PORT ST. LUCIE - A Port St. Lucie man was arrested Jan. 27 and charged in connection with the murder of his wife. Robert Fein, of 510 N.W. Kilpatrick Ave., was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Sharon Fein on Sept. 10, 2011. Police believe Mr. Fein fatally shot his wife and then shot himself, said Tho...
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Election results
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Please click to see the results.
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