Local News
September 15, 2017
After a storm has passed, failure to remove contaminated materials can be a health risk. If there is flooding, water must be removed as quickly as possible since it may be contaminated from overflowing sewage systems. If flood water containing sewage has gotten...
Non Profit News
September 15, 2017
Nearly a week after Hurricane Irma made landfall, thousands of individuals and families remain displaced because of flooding, and nearly half of Okeechobee County still has no electricity. This impact has cost thousands of families loss of homes, food, an...
Non Profit News
September 14, 2017
Keeping today’s youth healthy and drug and alcohol free is a challenge. Many traditional drug prevention programs for pre- teens and teens are missing the mark by ignoring the ways that teens communicate today, and by being out of touch with trending topi...
Non Profit News
September 14, 2017
Over this past week, H.A.L.O. No-kill Rescue has truly seen it’s share of small miracles during a natural disaster. The first miracle took place prior to the hurricane’s arrival. A call came in regarding a neglected stray, living alone and for...
Local News
September 13, 2017
This update is to share with you that we are prepared to help the thousands of people affected by Hurricane Irma recovering from the devastating rain, winds and floods across Florida. The roof damage to our distribution center has not prevented us from opening...
Local News
September 13, 2017
Super Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t all wear capes or fly through the air. Not all of them can leap a building in a single bound or stop a bullet with the palm of their hand. In fact, some Super Heroes don’t even ...
Martin County
September 13, 2017
Staff from the Florida Department of Health in Martin County will sampled the water September 12, at Martin County beaches to ensure that enteric bacteria is not present and the water is safe for swimming. Sampling is taking place at Hobe Sound Beach, Hobe Soun...
Fort Pierce
September 12, 2017
Bridges Both North and South Bridges are open to everyone, the restrictions have been lifted. Increased patrols are in effect to keep homes and businesses safe. City Hall City Hall will remain closed on Tuesday, September 12, it is expected to reopen to the pub...
Port St. Lucie
September 12, 2017
As of noon Tuesday, the City of Port St. Lucie has these important updates: All City streets are open and all traffic signals are operational. According to Florida Power and Light, 54,540 customers in St. Lucie County are without power as of noon ...
St. Lucie County
September 12, 2017
The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County (DOH-St. Lucie) advises residents living in homes with private wells affected by flood waters to take precautions against disease-causing organisms that may make their water unsafe to drink. DOH-St. Lucie rec...
Fort Pierce
September 8, 2017
The City of Fort Pierce continues to closely monitor Hurricane Irma and is exhausting all efforts to ensure that our city is ready for potential impacts, we advise residents to finalize preparations today. As of Friday morning at 8:30 a.m., here is the latest i...
Martin County
September 7, 2017
Martin County is under a local state of emergency and continues under a voluntary evacuation notice. Officials have announced mandatory evacuations in advance of Hurricane Irma beginning at 8:00 am on Saturday, September 9 in conjunction with shelter openings. ...
