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High school students bring local awareness to 'invisible children'
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PORT ST. LUCIE - The video was only an hour long, but it forever changed the outlook of the 10th grade language arts class at St. Lucie West Centennial High School. "It's been slow coming, but we wanted them to be socially conscious and have a world view," said Rebecca Davis, one of the language arts teache...
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Last lap
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Jamie Merritt of Fort Pierce and Jennifer Nolen of Port St. Lucie approach the finish line at home plate at the CASTLE Stomp Out Child Abuse 5K run/walk Saturday, April 21 at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie. More than 350 runners participated in their signature event to raise money for CASTLE's programs ...
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Halting a rally
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Fort Pierce Central High School catcher Tori Johnson looks to stop a late game rally against Linzie High and South Fork High School in the opening game of the 12-7A District tournament Tuesday, April 17 in Tropical Farms. Fort Pierce Central won the game 6-5 scoring all their runs in the second inning....
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City reorganizes engineering department
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PORT ST. LUCIE - In another move to cut costs and improve efficiency, city manager Greg Oravec unveiled reorganization plans for the city's engineering and public works departments. Last year, the two departments were consolidated in a beginning move to reduce costs. According to a memo released by city eng...
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Bowling event raises money for chimp sanctuary
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Lace up the bowling shoes and get ready for strikes, spares and turkeys. The annual Save the Chimps bowling fundraiser is getting set to hit St. Lucie Lanes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 29. "We've brought in well over 100 people in previous years," said Phyllis Marino, the organizer of the...
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Shore protection completed, new sand project on horizon
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - While one shore restoration project was recently completed by local, state and federal agencies, county officials are turning their efforts on trying to help another portion of the beach. The St. Lucie County Mosquito Control and Coast Management Services just completed adding 482,000 cub...
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A 'Humdinger' of a good time
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Local artists Patty Dye, Ruben Dye and Matt Serra of the Humdingers line the front of the stage with their guitar sound while Rick Parramore (not shown) keeps the beat on the drums behind them during the annual Hooked On Music Festival at Marina Square in Fort Pierce Saturday, April 21....
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Food drive a success
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Scott Van Duzer and Lt. Jeff Lee hoist Lt. Lewis Clanton of the St. Lucie County Fire District Station No. 3 for earning them the golden helmet for collecting the most food for Mustard Seed Ministries during the annual One Day to Give food drive hosted by the Van Duzer Foundation Wednesday, April 18 at Big Apple ...
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Area firm uses new technology at concert
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - A music performance by the late rapper Tupac Shakur became an instant hit at the recent Coachella Valley music festival in California a few weeks ago. The musician died more than 15 years ago, but thanks to digital technology that local animation film company Digital Domain is using, he w...
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Bicycle tour helps families of fallen officers
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TREASURE COAST - The cause of the law officers who bicycled through the Treasure Coast is always relevant, but even more so this year, its organizer said. Craig Catlin, who is with the North Miami Beach Police Department and is president of the Florida Tour De Force, said the event helps families of offic...
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Account for fallen columnist to open
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Hometown News recently lost a dear family member, James Tucker, author of The Spirit Guide column and Star Scopes. To honor James' life and memory, Hometown News will be setting up an account for those to would like to offer assistance in making his final arrangements. As soon as information is available, we will publish it in our newspapers and o...
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Deputy charged with aggravated assault
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - An apparent incident of road rage led to a St. Lucie County detention deputy and another man being arrested, authorities said last week. Justin Parker, 25, the deputy, no address given, was arrested by Port St. Lucie Police April 1 and charged with aggravated assault. A five-year-employ...
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Breaking the record
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Chris Trotter, a volunteer with the Shriners and Jim Elizer of St. Lcuie County Fire District Station 6 bring in their haul for Mustard Seed Ministries during the annual One Day to Give food drive hosted by the Van Duzer Foundation Wednesday, April 18 at Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce. A total of 171,829 pounds o...
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Correction
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Because of incorrect information from the Port St. Lucie Police Department, Gerald Destorel was identified as a teacher in the April 20 edition of Hometown News. He was a classroom aide....
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