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Shortage of mentors prompts call for volunteers
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY -- There are dozens of children who would love to curl up with a good book and dive deep into a colorful story full of action and excitement. They just need a little help understanding what's on the page. This year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie County has stepped up to address this...
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Officer receives accolades
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FORT PIERCE -- In August, Fort Pierce Police Officer Kathleen Murphy was standing face-to-face with a man holding a machete to his throat. Using her training as a police officer, as well as her training with crisis intervention, Officer Murphy was able to safely disarm the man, saving his life. She was rece...
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Filling the streets
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The True Crew Dance Company of Port St. Lucie share their energy at Main Street's 24th annual 'Sights and Sounds' festival/ Christmas parade, sponsored by the city of Fort Pierce on Sunday, Dec. 2. The parade featured 77 participating organizations....
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Christmas train makes stop in Fort Pierce
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FORT PIERCE -- On Dec. 8, a southbound train with some very special passengers on board will make a stop in downtown Fort Pierce. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and lots of elves will deliver holiday gifts that were collected by employees and families of the Florida East Coast Railway. The Toys for Tots Christmas...
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Out for a drive
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Jashua Fontine, 3, and Devan Coulombe, 5, do their own driving as participants in the Port St. Lucie parade at the Civic Center on Saturday, Dec. 1....
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City council holds swearing-in ceremony
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PORT ST. LUCIE -- In a special meeting held the evening of Nov. 19, the newly elected Port St. Lucie City Council members took their oaths of office and new appointments were made. Michelle Berger, who retained her seat on the council, was sworn in first with her family standing with her. "What an election ...
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State representative to have main office at city hall
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FORT PIERCE -- The Fort Pierce City Commission unanimously approved a request by newly elected State Rep. Larry Lee, D-District 84, to have his main office at Fort Pierce City Hall. "Historically, city hall has always provided an office for our local representative," said Robert Bradshaw, Fort Pierce city m...
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'Dance for Food'
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Jerlyn Scott, owner/director of Sinsational Pole Fitness in Jensen Beach, performs to 'I Know You Remember' at the 'Dance for Food' annual event on Nov. 21 at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Dance companies that registered with Artists For Cause Performing Contemporary Dance participated to benefit Treasure ...
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Councilman honored for his political career
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PORT ST. LUCIE -- Councilman Jack Kelly was given 12 years' worth of accolades on Nov. 19 at the special Port St. Lucie City Council meeting. It was the last time he sat on the dais. The meeting started with a special proclamation honoring Councilman Kelly for his many years of service, resulting in a stand...
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First photo with Santa
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Santa Claus, aka Officer Martin Ortiz, holds Madison Sterns, 6- weeks old, at Main Street Fort Pierce's 24th annual 'Sights and Sounds,' festival/Christmas parade, sponsored by the city of Fort Pierce, on Sunday, Dec. 2. The parade featured 77 participating organizations....
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Up & coming
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College to host starry show The Indian River State College Hallstrom Planetarium at the main campus in Fort Pierce will host holiday shows on Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and 15 on Friday at 7 and 8 p.m. and on Saturday at 1 and 2 p.m. Tickets are $3. The Hallstrom Planetarium is located at the IRSC main campus at 3209 Virginia Ave. in Fort Pierce...
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