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County unemployment numbers tick up, but not unexpectedly
by March 22 2019
St. Lucie County launched 2019 with a not-seasonally-adjusted non-agricultural unemployment rate of 4.7 percent, up from 3.9 percent ...
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County issues bubble up in DeSantis’ State of the State speech
by March 15 2019
The Florida Legislature opened its 121st regular session March 5 with words from Ron DeSantis, the freshly-minted 46th ...
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Lots of legislation on freshman senator’s plate
by March 08 2019
The Florida Legislature launched its annual whirlwind 60-day session on March 5 with newly-minted Sen. Gayle Harrell representing ...
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Senate panel pleased with Copas home progress
by March 08 2019
Sen. Gayle Harrell has something to say about the under-construction Ardie R. Copas State Veterans’ Nursing Home in ...
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In new governor, Harrell sees an ally on waterways issues
by March 01 2019
Florida has an annual 60-day legislative session that’s a fast-moving tempest for even the most seasoned politicos. Fortunately, ...
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Input, please: PSL is seeking opinions at ‘Citizen Summit’
by February 22 2019
The City of Port St. Lucie is looking for a few good ... opinions. “This is the (City ...
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Concrete progress made on Copas Veterans Home
by February 01 2019
It might look like things are moving slowly at the construction site, but the Florida Department of Veteran ...
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Year begins on strong employment footing
by January 25 2019
The final numbers tell the tale: Last year was good for employment on the Treasure Coast. Marcelo Dossantos, ...
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Food bank sweats out D.C. shutdown
by January 18 2019
The Treasure Coast Food Bank is facing a hurricane of sorts, and not one brewing out in the ...
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Mast’s priorities unchanged amid D.C. power shift
by January 11 2019
Congressman Brian Mast handily won reelection in November, but life for the Republican representing St. Lucie County will ...
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County foresees continuation of robust economy
by January 04 2019
This has been a strong employment year for St. Lucie County. “We’re a reflection of what’s occurring in ...
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Microplastics study heightens lagoon urgency
by January 03 2019
The Treasure Coast end of the Indian River Lagoon faces numerous visible challenges, such as Lake Okeechobee water ...