Patrick Bernadeau, a sports writer who has lived in Port St. Lucie longer than anyone else on the Treasure Coast, returned home in 2024 after a seven‑year stint elsewhere. He left in 2017 to chase new opportunities across the country, but family ties pulled him back. His parents are aging, and he wa
Across three coastal towns, Easter Sunday started earlier than usual for hundreds of people. Instead of sleeping in, they woke up before dawn to gather at beaches and parks. The weather gave them a gentle nudge—warm air, a few clouds, and temps stuck in the 80s. Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, and Stuart e
On Wednesday, a tornado touched down in Port Salerno, near the intersection of U.S. 1 and Cove Road. The National Weather Service confirmed the event, with reports of fallen branches and minor home damage, but no injuries. Similar incidents happened across St. Lucie and Martin counties due to Hurric
