Treasure Coast law enforcement officers have made a handful of arrests using a new law to help protect first responders from interference while working.

Firefighters on the Treasure Coast prepared for Red Flag Day Thursday and were ready to respond. Fortunately, no issues were reported. Forest rangers actively monitored weather conditions throughout the day. A Red Flag Warning indicates the potential for large and fast-moving fires if conditions are favorable.

A Fire Weather Warning, also known as a Red Flag Warning, is in effect for the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County Thursday. Palm Beach County is under a Fire Weather Watch. This is because of low relative humidity and strong wind gusts.

A Treasure Coast veteran who lost his job as part of the mass firings of federal workers is headed to the nation’s capital to have his voice heard, after telling his story to WPTV.

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Palm Beach County and a Red Flag Warning is in effect for Okeechobee and Treasure Coast counties from 11 a.m. until Thursday evening. Wildfires could easily start and be hard to control due to drought conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds.

Monthly deaths peaked at 334 in August 2021. Monthly cases peaked at more than 31,000 in January 2022. Monthly doses of vaccine reached a high in Indian River County at 40,402 in March 2021 and hit the same milestone a month later in Martin and St.

The best events this weekend include an art show, a punk rock flea market, a food and music festival, a fundraising event and a breakfast event.

For those counting down the days until their release from the Indian River County (IRC) Jail, the road ahead just got a little smoother. Treasure Coast

On the Treasure Coast, one former fifth grader's message in a bottle, sent out over 16 years ago as part of a school project at Port Salerno Elementary, was recovered on Jan. 27 in St. Kitts.

Florida Community Health Centers, the largest OB/GYN care provider in the Treasure Coast, announced Wednesday that they are preparing to scale back their services due to lack of funding.

According to the St. Lucie County Public Schools, enrollment at Legacy High School — the newest school on the Treasure Coast — is now open to students regardless of county or zone. It's important to note that families who enroll outside of the zone or county will be responsible for their own transportation.