3+ hour, 49+ min ago  (352+ words) JENSEN BEACH " Federal regulators have approved license renewals allowing the St. Lucie Nuclear Plant to continue operating for decades beyond its original timeline, according to an announcement from Florida Power & Light. The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved subsequent license renewals for…...

13+ hour, 49+ min ago  (414+ words) PORT ST. LUCIE " Following a recent visit from U. S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, Port St. Lucie officials are asking Gov. Ron De Santis to nominate new Opportunity Zones aimed at spurring investment and redevelopment on the city's east…...

12+ hour, 49+ min ago  (151+ words) INDIAN RIVER COUNTY " A 63-year-old physician has been sentenced to one year in county jail after being convicted of battery in a case involving allegations of inappropriate conduct toward patients and staff. Dr. Christopher Olenek was convicted on a misdemeanor…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (564+ words) Updated April 27, 2026 at 6: 48 PM EDT A divided U. S. Supreme Court on Monday heard a dispute over labels on the popular Roundup weed killer, which thousands of people blame for their cancers. How the Supreme Court rules could have implications for tens…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (184+ words) MARTIN COUNTY " The Martin County Sheriff's Office has shifted to enforcement actions targeting illegal e-bike use and unsafe riding behavior following months of education and outreach, officials said. Deputies with the agency's Traffic Unit, community policing teams and road patrol…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (486+ words) ST. LUCIE COUNTY " A proposed large-scale housing development known as Indrio Groves is facing another delay after county commissioners raised concerns about density, infrastructure and public safety, postponing a decision on the project until July. The project, proposed by Lennar…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (248+ words) OKEECHOBEE COUNTY " The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners has confirmed the appointment of Jessica Bezares as the county's new administrator. The board approved the appointment April 23, selecting Bezares, who previously served as special projects manager, to lead daily operations…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (250+ words) ST. LUCIE COUNTY " The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam in which callers falsely claim to be law enforcement officers and demand payment to avoid arrest. According to the agency, scammers are using…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1041+ words) Updated April 24, 2026 at 11: 03 AM EDT It's been labeled Utah's "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States. "Very important to save The Great Salt Lake in Utah. This is an Environmental hazard that…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (193+ words) MARTIN COUNTY " A 22-year-old man is in custody after authorities say he used a lit torch to start multiple fires and attempted to ignite vehicles early Friday morning along Jensen Beach Boulevard and Northwest Green River Parkway. Witnesses reported seeing…...