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Pilot whales beach at Avalon
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Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch of Sewall's Point pours water on one of 22 pilot whales that beached themselves at Avalon Park in Fort Pierce Saturday, Sept. 1. As of press time, four whales are still surviving under care at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute....
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Former Marine offers free fishing trips to disabled veterans
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STUART - John "JJ" Jamason doesn't like to talk about his illnesses, except to say he has "several terminal diagnoses" and post-traumatic stress disorder. The former Marine and Vietnam veteran does spend most of his time, though, thinking of ways to help other ex-soldiers struggling with PTSD, an anxiety disorder. ...
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Food bank head to lead state group
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TREASURE COAST - In her latest venture to help end hunger Judith Cruz, CEO of Treasure Coast Food Bank, has been named president of the Florida Association of Food Banks. Under Ms. Cruz's leadership, the FAFB's role in getting fresh produce on the tables of hungry people throughout Florida will be expanded usin...
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Fine day for fishing
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Gracie McEachen, 4, of Palm City, walks her catch in front of her father, Brian, during the inaugural 'Fishing with My Pal' tournament beneath the Roosevelt Bridge Saturday, Sept. 1. The event was hosted by Murray Insurance Services....
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Meeting the new superintendent
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MARTIN COUNTY - After winning the Martin County Superintendent of Schools' election by 8,092 votes, Laurie Gaylord is ready for November. Mrs. Gaylord described the campaign process as "grueling" but took the challenge headfirst into the race to become superintendent when incumbent Nancy Kline's term is over. ...
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Martin County cracks down on DUI
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MARTIN COUNTY - Martin County Sheriff's Office cracked down on drivers driving under the influence during the Labor Day weekend. Sgt. Richard Parks said the county had six deputies concentrating on drunken driving, as opposed to the normal three. It was part of a national campaign to reduce intoxicated driv...
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