Monthly Archives: September 2011

Changes in boating, gun and sexting regulations among new Florida laws taking effect this weekend

Boaters will no longer risk getting criminal records if they bump a channel marker or boat without hurting anyone, starting Saturday. Continue reading

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Treasure Coast Health Care Heroes honored at Port St. Lucie luncheon

PORT ST. LUCIE — Medical professionals from across the Treasure Coast gathered Friday at the Civic Center for the second annual Health Care Heroes awards luncheon, which honored health-care professionals and organizations that have made a positive impact on patients and important contributions to quality of care. Continue reading

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Kayaks stolen from Indian River County home

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Five kayaks were stolen from behind a home earlier this week, according to an Indian River County Sheriff's Office report. Continue reading

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09/30/2011 – Kids Eat Free from 4pm to 10pm Daily at IHOP

            Kids eat free from 4pm to 10pm daily at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP). Limit one child (12 years old or younger) per adult to qualify. (This notice is posted as a courtesy to the Indian River County area. Please call ahead to verify that this IHOP restaurants still honors the “kids eat free” offer.) Continue reading

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Bob McPartlan running for Sebastian City Council seat

SEBASTIAN — Bob McPartlan believes some of the skills and experience he has gained in his job in protecting children can help him serve Sebastian residents. Continue reading

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FDOT to hold public hearing Monday in Fort Pierce on Treasure Coast projects

The Florida Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing and webinar to present the Draft Tentative Five Year Work Program of FDOT projects in Martin St. Lucie and Indian River Counties in the fiscal years between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2017. Continue reading

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Engine malfunction causes Wednesday’s Sebastian crash

SEBASTIAN — An engine malfunction caused a car to crash into a tree and injure a teenager passenger Wednesday, police said. Continue reading

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Structure fire temporarily closes 4th Street in Indian River County

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Indian River County Fire Rescue have responded to a structure fire in the 800 block of 8th Court near Old Dixie Highway. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. Continue reading

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09/30/2011 – Happy Hour at Sonic from 2pm to 4pm

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More muddy fun planned for former MESA Park if city says OK

FELLSMERE — The future at the former MESA Park looks pretty muddy, Theresa Duke says. Continue reading

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