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Hundred Club honors top Fort Pierce law enforcement officers
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - You won't find Detective Angela Flowers catching criminals by sifting through evidence at a bloody crime scene or in a high-speed pursuit to nab a bank robber. She's more likely at her desk looking through complex financial records, seeking evidence of fraud and other criminal activitie...
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Realtors use day off to help at area senior center
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PORT ST. LUCIE - Most people use a day off from work to take care of themselves and their families. But on May 10, 41 employees from Keller Williams Realty took their day off to lend a helping hand to the Council on Aging in Port St. Lucie. "One of our Realtors, Shirley Albert, delivers food to seniors with...
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Time for mosquito control
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - As spring morphs into summer and afternoon rain becomes more than an occasional occurrence, the county continues its monitoring and control procedures of mosquitoes. And with today's technology and scientific knowledge, it goes far beyond bug spray and a fly swatter. "We try to identify w...
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Lost dog reunited with owner
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - A year and a half ago, the Migliore family made St. Lucie County home. But their happiness here was soon tarnished when the family dog, a 12-year-old Beagle known as Tweeter, escaped from their backyard. The family posted fliers, drove through neighborhoods looking for their pet and check...
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Testing the waters
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Surf for Autism volunteer Yoel Rizo-Patron of Jupiter guides Aaron Field, 9 of Fort Pierce Saturday, May 12 at Stuart Beach. The fourth annual event connects volunteers with the developmentally disabled to experience a connection with the ocean through surfing....
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Man captured after chase
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FORT PIERCE - A man who led St. Lucie County deputies on a chase last week was wanted in six Florida counties on various charges, authorities said last week. Derrick Edwards, 28, 1510 Lee Road, Apt. 12B, Orlando, was arrested May 8 and charged with aggravated fleeing, drivi...
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Fort Pierce city manager resigns
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FORT PIERCE - At a special meeting called by Mayor Bob Benton on May 10, Fort Pierce's city manager tendered his resignation, effective 5 p.m. May 4. The meeting was called by Mayor Benton to discuss David Recor and the possible termination of his contract with the city. The possibility became a reality whe...
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Riding a wave
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Surf for Autism participant Erika Eno, 14, of Port St. Lucie, rides to shore with some assistance from a volunteer during the fourth annual Treasure Coast Surf for Autism event Saturday, May 12 at Stuart Beach. The event connects volunteers with the developmentally disabled to experience a connection with the oce...
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Hundred Club honors top Port St. Lucie law officers of the year
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - For many, the opportunity to save a life may not present itself during their entire lifetime. But Port St. Lucie Police Officer John Fazio was instrumental in saving the lives of three children in 2011. "It makes me happy I am truly able to help someone during my life," Officer Fazio said...
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Fallen law enforcement officers remembered
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Master Deputy Steve Roberts was always a very helpful son and when his mother worked, he would start preparing dinner, Nancy Roberts, his mother, recalled last week. Mrs. Roberts attended a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, an event during Law Enforcement Memorial Week, to remember law ...
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No charges to be filed in fatal park shooting
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PORT ST. LUCIE - No charges will be filed against a man who fatally shot another man at Sportsman Park in March, authorities said last week. Tom Nichols, spokesman for the Port St. Lucie Police Department, said the state attorney's office has determined it cannot "overcome a self-defense claim" by Terry McKeliver Jr. The shooting o...
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Welcome home, Joey
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Joey Yannucci, 11, received a warm greeting from friends, classmates, neighbors and family upon his arrival home from the hospital. Joey was the last student released from the hospital who was involved in a bus accident on March 26....
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