“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” - Pat Riley The value of professional certification is important in...

By Ken J. Mascara, St. Lucie County Sheriff In these times of economic distress, many people are concerned about the threat of rising...

By Sarah Prohaska, Communications Director for the City of Port St. Lucie The City of Port St. Lucie is celebrating two exciting recent...

2021 has had it share of challenges for everyone. Here at Family Dentistry we decided there was no better time to confidently invest in...

From the Sheriff, Noel E. Stephen, Okeechobee County Residential Care The cornerstone and pride of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is...

With inflation fears high and interest rates at rock-bottom lows, retirees may wrestle with how much cash they need during their golden...

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The vast majority of seniors would choose aging at home rather than going to a hospital or other facility. Americans are living longer,...

The move to senior living years ago was primarily made due to need. Typically, a health crisis forced the issue. But more active older...

When you hear the term “free spirit,” what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a young, rebellious child, or a quirky but wise elder. Maybe you...

Living with substance use disorder can be challenging, but with treatment and a strong support system, recovery is possible. Substance...

By Dr. Brenda Macmenamin, DCE, Professor, Christian Leadership University Did you hear that Pocahontas was never in love with John Smith?...

By Hillary Marshak As kids head back to school, many parents pledge to take advantage of their family’s new fall schedule by adding a...

“Detox” is a popular buzzword in the dieting world. If you’ve felt tired, sluggish, or experienced unexplained weight gain, someone...

By Kantele Franko, AP Before last year, a one-credit technology course for students pursuing master’s degrees in education at the...

By Todd Harris Happy August for most school has started and we entering into a beautiful fall. With that comes more rain. Rain has a way...

By Jenny Fields, CFA, Martin County Property Appraiser The Save Our Homes (SOH) benefit spread is the amount that the Market Value...

By Ruth “Ski” Pietruszewski, Martin County Tax Collector Have you ever had a problem or just needed a simple question answered and not...

By Jill Ball, President of VIP America This is a question that hopefully will not be needed in the lifetime of a loved one or someone you...

As a parent, it can be really frustrating when your child appears not to be listening, or worse yet, seems to outright ignore you. You...