Amtrak weighs return of direct route to Miami Oct 25, 2008
Using the Florida East Coast tracks would create a quicker route down the east coast of Florida while also allowing stops in cities like St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Fort Pierce, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Speaking at a meeting of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority Commuter Rail Task Force last week, Jay McArthur, officer for state contracts with Amtrak, said the government-subsidized rail company wants to offer commuter rail on the Florida East Coast rail lines that parallel... (Florida Times-Union)
Voting lines long, patience short Oct 24, 2008
Rallies, some featuring food and music and all featuring free bus rides, are planned Saturday at parks in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Riviera Beach, South Bay and Fort Pierce. The crush at the polls has inflamed some voters, and a group of federal politicians on Thursday asked top state officials to step in to help get the lines moving. (The Palm Beach Post)
Woman chooses jail over $7.45 bill Oct 23, 2008
Woman chooses jail over $7. 45 bill - Crime & courts- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Mahoney scandal hits Croatia Oct 23, 2008
Tim Mahoney and his mistresses made big news way beyond Fort Pierce and Stuart and the rest of his district last week. A Page2Live helper who felt the need to visit Croatia returned with this copy of the Zagreb newspaper Jutarnji List. (The Palm Beach Post)
Breaking Down Area's Most Efficient Passers Oct 23, 2008
5 percent) and Fort Pierce Central s Tim Smith (60 percent). Terry Bradden is a shade below 60 percent. (The Palm Beach Post)
Business Travel Gets an Upgrade at the Airport Oct 23, 2008
Emily McHugh Founder and Designer Casauri Fort Pierce, Florida. Bag of Tricks. (FastCompany)
Treasure hunters cry foul Oct 22, 2008
John Brandon of Fort Pierce, a 40-year veteran of underwater salvage and one of the Atocha workers, said the rule requiring a marine archaeologist to be on board a search vessel at all times is a burden that would make salvage so expensive that no one could do it. "This is not required," he said. (The St. Augustine Record)
Woman goes to jail over $7.45 bill Oct 21, 2008
FORT PIERCE A woman decided to go to jail rather than pay her bill at a Fort Pierce Waffle House restaurant. The total she went to jail over: $7. (Florida Today)
Terry Bowden wrong for trashing brother Oct 21, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. SHNS is distributed by United Media. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Heritage No. 4, Atlantic 10th in latest AP Poll Oct 21, 2008
Others receiving votes: Lakewood, Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Westwood. Class 3A. (The Palm Beach Post)
Cerabino: Plumber has nothing on locals Oct 19, 2008
I am nominating Gus Young Jr. of Fort Pierce and Charles Privette of Margate for consideration to both political campaigns ... Gus the Crackhead was so upset that the cost of a cocaine rock went from $10 to $20 that he created a disturbance at a Fort Pierce market last week, smashing up a counter and complaining all the way to jail about it, police said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Under the same sun Oct 19, 2008
On June 28, 1997, Dorelien bought a Quick Pick at Eke Mobil on Okeechobee Road in Fort Pierce. The next day, he sat down to read the Sunday paper and check his lottery numbers. (Florida Times-Union)
Fall weather slips into South Florida Oct 18, 2008
The forecast lows Saturday night include 68 for Wellington, 69 for Delray Beach and 67 for Fort Pierce. A cool front coming through the area will give us "just a taste" of the seasonal shift ahead, said Chuck Caracozza, meteorologist for the National Weather Service. (The Palm Beach Post)
NC man dies trying to cross Interstate 95 near Fort Pierce Oct 16, 2008
A 30-year-old North Carolina man died after walking away from the car he parked on the interstate and into the path of an oncoming car near Fort Pierce, Florida Highway Patrol reports. Alberto Enrico Maccachero of High Point, NC, had parked his car on the western paved shoulder of the interestate and was attempting to cross the road about 9:46 p.m.. (The Palm Beach Post)
Defeat not in vocabulary for Mustangs JV volleyball Oct 15, 2008
Theyve had two close calls this year, trailing Fort Pierce John Carroll, 24-20, in the first game before reeling off six consecutive points behind the serving of sophomore outside hitter Cassie Chandler to win 26-24. The Mustangs then won the second game, 25-12, to take the match and avenge their only loss of the 2007 season. (Florida Today)
Pedestrian dies crossing I-95 Oct 15, 2008
NC man dies trying to cross Interstate 95 near Fort Pierce ... NC man dies trying to cross Interstate 95 near Fort Pierce ... A 30-year-old North Carolina man died after walking away from the car he parked on the interstate and into the path of an oncoming car near Fort Pierce, Florida Highway Patrol reports. (The Palm Beach Post)
Friday's scores Oct 11, 2008
Fort Pierce Westwood. Voter Limit: Once per Day. (The Palm Beach Post)
Latest arrest reports Oct 10, 2008
Arrested: Calipso Marceus, 51, of Fort Pierce. Charge: failure to appear/felony. (Florida Today)
Youth Sports Daily Oct 8, 2008
The church is located at 405 Ixoria Avenue in Fort Pierce. Call (772) 465-0036 for more information. (The Palm Beach Post)
Car buyers, dealers feel pinch Oct 7, 2008
Coggin Auto Group, which sells new and used cars and trucks through a chain of 26 dealerships in Jacksonville, Fort Pierce, Orlando and Tampa, is able to adjust for a softening economy, company President and CEO Charlie Tomm said. "Sales have slowed," Tomm said Monday. (Florida Times-Union)
Indians complete trade with Brewers Oct 6, 2008
The Brewers selected Brantley in the seventh round of the 2005 amateur draft out of Fort Pierce Central High School in Florida. . (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Housing slump fallout: Bank safety ratings fall Oct 6, 2008
BankUnited of Coral Gables, Florida Capital Bank of Jacksonville, Oculina Bank of Fort Pierce and Orion Bank of Naples fell from three stars, or "adequate," to two stars, or "problematic.". Security Bank of North Lauderdale fell from three and a half stars, or "good," to two stars. (The Palm Beach Post)
430,000 voters join Florida's electorate Oct 5, 2008
"Everyone wants to be involved this year; they want to be a part of history," said Verna Hunter, a retired Fort Pierce woman who has spent more than two decades as a volunteer signing up new voters with Delta Sigma Theta, a volunteer group that focuses on the black community. "It's just a really inspirational time," she said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Investigation of pastor, wife expands Oct 4, 2008
Herbert Rochester, 79, of Fort Pierce looked at him and shook his head. Later, Rochester said Rodney McGill befriended him and strung him along for two years only to catch him in a vulnerable state after his daughter died and hoodwink him out of his life savings. (The Palm Beach Post)
Week 5 predictions Oct 3, 2008
Up north, Fort Pierce Westwood continues to impress me ... Fort Pierce Westwood 38, Treasure Coast 27. (The Palm Beach Post)
Starke among Main Street award winners Oct 3, 2008
Outstanding New Construction Project: Honor Award- City of New Port Richey - Recreation and Aquatic Complex; Merit Award- St. Lucie County - Clerk of Court Building (Fort Pierce). Outstanding Florida Main Street Sign/Display Project: Merit Awards- Lee's Designer Consignment Shoppe (Panama City), City of Wauchula, Wauchula Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Wauchula - Centennial Logo Contest. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Free-gas giveaway turns into melee in Fort Pierce Sep 25, 2008
FORT PIERCE One man was arrested and at least four traffic accidents occurred Wednesday in a rush to get free gas, said Fort Pierce Police Capt. Greg Kirk ... During the giveaway, officers said, they charged Michael Truitt, 21, of Fort Pierce, with three counts of battery for hitting a woman in the back of the head and hitting police officers. (Florida Today)
Terriers complete sweep in JV, freshman football Sep 25, 2008
Highs JV team opens its season at 7 p.m. Thursday against visiting Fort Pierce John Carroll. Cocoa Beachs middle school team hosts Florida Air Academy at 5 p.m. Thursday. (Florida Today)
Bears look to crack win column Sep 25, 2008
Other loss was to Sebastian River (10-6) with an opening-night win over Fort Pierce Central (38-27). Bayside won last season's game, 28-9. (Florida Today)
Take a look at who made our team Sep 25, 2008
LUTHER ROBINSON, Fort Pierce Westwood. Sr., OL/DT, 6-2, 270. (The Palm Beach Post)
Inside Preps blog Sep 24, 2008
The third Associated Press high school football poll was just released, and the biggest news is Fort Pierce Westwood cracking the top 10 ... Jupiter Christian, Atlantic and Fort Pierce Westwood are better than most people expected. (The Palm Beach Post)
Students tackle their mortality in 'Patient A' Sep 23, 2008
Bergalis, a Fort Pierce resident and former University of Florida student, fought a brief but public battle with AIDS before dying in December 1991 at 23. Now her short life and troubled death will be the subject of the first play of the year at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union)
Florida Gaming settles claim for $8.5 million Sep 20, 2008
The company sold jai-alai properties in Tampa and Ocala about eight years ago, as well as 79 acres adjacent to its Fort Pierce fronton in 2006. It holds an inactive gaming permit for Hillsborough County. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
MCC downs MIC Cougars in JV volleyball Sep 17, 2008
Were a young team with only three returnees and seven freshmen, but I believe this team has great potential and will face significant challenges with early matches against volleyball powers Pine Castle Christian, Merritt Island High and Fort Pierce John Carroll. . (Florida Today)
Single ticket wins Fantasy 5 jackpot Sep 15, 2008
The winning ticket was sold in Fort Pierce. More than 70,000 other players won cash prizes or a free Quick Pick ticket for matching two, three or four numbers. (Florida Today)
FPL workers set to help in Texas Sep 15, 2008
The South Florida crews, which left about 7 this morning from FPL service centers from Miami to Sarasota, include 16 trucks from West Palm Beach and 10 trucks from Fort Pierce, according to a statement circulated Saturday night. The workers will stop in Tallahassee tonight and in Slidell, La. (The Palm Beach Post)
9/11 volleyball Sep 12, 2008
Bayside d. Fort Pierce Central25-19, 25-12, 25-12. Kills: B -- Tiffany Carey 6, Rachel Szalanski 6, Victoria Davis 5. (Florida Today)
Oriole Homes liquidating assets Sep 8, 2008
There are two other incomplete developments: Mayfair at Lawnwood in Fort Pierce and Magnolia in Punta Gorda. Von Kahle said he is still in the process of finding out what other debts are owed on those properties. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Ike veers, but South Florida not in clear Sep 6, 2008
In St. Lucie County, which experienced severe flooding in parts of Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce during Tropical Storm Fay, officials warned residents to expect those same areas to flood again if Ike hits or skirts the state. The latest forecast predicts St. Lucie will feel tropical storm-force winds by 4 p.m. Tuesday and receive about 6 to 8 inches of rain, County Administrator Doug Anderson said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Florida Man Tells Cops Prostitute Stole His Wallet, $600 Sep 5, 2008
A man in Fort Pierce went to the police after a prostitute he hired allegedly stole his wallet, containing $600. Police say Stanley Copling will not be charged with soliciting a prostitute because they didn't see the transaction take place. (Fox News)
Craig Haubert Sep 4, 2008
Nease) and Miami commit (Fort Pierce, Fla. Westwood). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Builder goes belly up Sep 3, 2008
There are two other developments which remain incomplete: Mayfair at Lawnwood in Fort Pierce and Magnolia in Punta Gorda. Von Kahle said he is still in the process of finding out what other debts are owed on those properties. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Hanna's menace mainly along shore Sep 2, 2008
Lifeguards from Delray Beach to Fort Pierce said they flew yellow "caution" flags, red "high hazard" flags or double red flags - indicating no swimming allowed - because of swells and rip currents. Even at beaches flying single flags, people ventured into depths no more than knee- or waist-deep, said Joe Peloquin, a supervisor for Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue. (The Palm Beach Post)
Lois Kathleen (Saylor) Barefoot, 82, Aurora, Ohio, formerly of Murrysville, and Fort Pierce, Fla., was called home to be with her Lord on Aug. 29, 2008, with her family at her side. Aug 31, 2008
Lois Kathleen (Saylor) Barefoot, 82, Aurora, Ohio, formerly of Murrysville, and Fort Pierce, Fla ... She also attended Parkview Baptist Church of Fort Pierce, Fla ... Kathleen and Bernard lived in many locations over the years, but their main home was in the Monroeville Murraysville area until their retirement to Fort Pierce in 1981. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Are the Bulls After Another QB? Aug 27, 2008
comDate: Aug 26, 2008 There has been a lot of talk that the Bulls are recruiting only one QB, however, USFNation talked with Fort Pierce quarterback Isaac Virgin about what position the Bulls like him at, what other teams have offered and if he'll be attending any games in Tampa this fall. Read on for the details. (CollegeInsiders.com)
New Must-Have Florida Travel Book Aug 26, 2008
On Florida's East Coast in Fort Pierce, a life-size bronze statue memorializes 33-year-old CeeCee Lyles, a courageous flight attendant who died when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed on September 11. A statue of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sits in Punta Gorda on Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast. (Suite101.com)
Cocoa High ranked in sportswriters' football poll Aug 26, 2008
Others receiving votes: Seabreeze 11, Hallandale 7, Olympic Heights 5, Rockledge 5, Eastside 5, Boca Ciega 3, Hillsborough 3, Fort Pierce Westwood 1. Class 3A 1. (Florida Today)
Fay's floods hit uninsured hard Aug 26, 2008
FORT PIERCE Mireya and Jose Gamez knew they were taking a big risk when they decided to pass on flood insurance for their three-bedroom, two-bath home ... The Fort Pierce homeowners say they'd spent more than $700 just hiring contractors and equipment to pump water out of their home. (The Palm Beach Post)
St. Lucie, Okeechobeeget federal storm aid Aug 25, 2008
About 500 homes were damaged in Fort Pierce, Gill said, and 250 in unincorporated St. Lucie County. He did not yet have a final count for Port St. Lucie. (The Palm Beach Post)
An architects rendering of how the two Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactors may look at the Levy County site. Progress Energy Florida is seeking permits and funding to build the plants as part of its method to meet demand for electric power in Floridas future. COURTESY ART Aug 24, 2008
FPL operates four nuclear power plants, with one at Turkey Point, near Florida City; one at St. Lucie, near Fort Pierce; one at Seabrook Station, in Seabrook, N.H.; and one at Duane Arnold Energy Center, near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Kimble said PEF believes in a balanced portfolio to have a mixture of power sources -- natural gas, coal, fuel and nuclear power. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Tropical Storm Fay Weakens, Moves North After Drenching Florida for Days Aug 23, 2008
In St. Lucie County, on the east coast, Fay destroyed the entire tomato crop and flooded 600 homes in the city of Fort Pierce. The damage totals $50 million, including $20 million in agriculture, the county on its Web site. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Fay's 4th Florida landfall is one for record books Aug 23, 2008
J. Pat Carter Decorative landscaping plants sit in flood waters, Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 at the Green Goods Inc. , a Fort Pierce, Fla ... J. Pat Carter Matt Finney, from Green Goods, a Fort Pierce, Fla ... landscaping company, stands next to the plants he has stacked out of the flood waters, Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 in Fort Pierce, Fla. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fay Expected To Move Back Over Florida Aug 22, 2008
A tropical storm warning remained in effect Thursday from Fort Pierce, Fla. north to the Savannah River at the Georgia-Florida border. (KWTX.com, TX)
Ag losses boost damagein St. Lucie to $50 million+ Aug 22, 2008
Homes in the Fort Pierce and White City areas of St. Lucie County appeared to be the hardest-hit, although more than two dozen in Martin County's Jensen Beach and Port Salerno areas also were flooded. Related Subjects. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fay parks off Florida coast Aug 21, 2008
Fay stays put, flooding Florida's east coast - CNN.com. Fay stays put, flooding Florida's east coast. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Emergency Management Specialist Shayne Morgan studies the projected path of Tropical Storm Fay in an 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Aug 21, 2008
Tropical storm warnings remain in affect from Fort Pierce to the south stretching to Altamaha Sound on the north coast of Georgia, as the storm continues to produce high surf and beach erosion along the coast. Sometime this morning Fay is expected to begin its projected westward trek, which may take it just south of Lake City sometime this evening if it follows its projected path, according to the National Hurricane Center. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Emergency report: Storm-force winds until 6 p.m. Aug 21, 2008
Brevard County remains under a tropical storm warning, which extends along the Atlantic coast from Fort Pierce to the Savannah River, which marks the border between Georgia and South Carolina. 12:45 a.m.: Five children rescued from swift currents in Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Farmers welcome rain from Fay Aug 21, 2008
A tropical storm warning was extended, covering an area from Fort Pierce to Altamaha Sound in Georgia. A warning means such conditions are expected within 24 hours, while a watch means such conditions are possible within 36 hours. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tricky Fay to drop even more rain on Florida Aug 21, 2008
Wednesday, the center discontinued a hurricane watch and extended a tropical storm warning for an area from Fort Pierce, Fla ... Flooding was reported at small airports in Vero Beach and Fort Pierce, and Melbourne's airport was closed. (USA Today -- Weather)
Zig-zagging TS Fay expectedto hit Florida a third time Aug 21, 2008
A tropical storm warning still lingered this morning from Fort Pierce to the Georgia-South Carolina state line. Top sustained winds remain near 60 mph and, with the center still over water, Fay could strengthen before it moves ashore. (The Palm Beach Post)
Storm slows to crawl, may douse entire state Aug 21, 2008
On Wednesday night, Fay was slightly stronger than during the afternoon, and tropical storm warnings and watches remained in effect for the northeast coast from Fort Pierce into Georgia. Maximum sustained winds were 60 mph. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tropical storm hugs Atlantic coast Aug 21, 2008
A tropical storm warning was extended, covering an area from Fort Pierce, Fla. to Altamaha Sound in Georgia. (KHOU.com, TX)
Fay may 'boomerang' and hit Florida again Aug 20, 2008
FORT PIERCE, Florida (CNN) -- Tropical Storm Fay moved just off Florida's east coast early Wednesday after spawning at least seven tornadoes that ripped across sections of the state, the National Hurricane Center said. Fay tears through Barefoot Bay, Florida, south of Melbourne, on Tuesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Fay leaves massive flooding in Treasure Coast Aug 20, 2008
The worst flooding is in Port St. Lucie and the Lakewood Park area west of Fort Pierce. In Port St. Lucie, managers overnight called for a voluntary evacuation of areas east of U.S. 1. (The Palm Beach Post)
Soggy return for students Aug 19, 2008
On the Treasure Coast, thousands of students entered new schools, including St. Lucie's Fort Pierce Central High School, Allapattah Flats K-8 School, Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition and Martin's Citrus Grove Elementary. School officials throughout the area reported few glitches during the morning rush, but many students and parents dashed through downpours to get home in the afternoon, especially on the Treasure Coast. (The Palm Beach Post)
