Jon Shainman

1 month ago | wptv.com | Jon Shainman

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — A local gardening group is hoping the community can help it dig out of a financial hole, thanks to Hurricane Milton. The devastating storm destroyed the greenhouse and irrigation systems at the Master Gardener’s facilities at the University of Florida’s Extension office in St. Lucie County. This is where volunteers grow thousands of plants for their big semi-annual fundraisers. That money goes towards local scholarships.

1 month ago | wptv.com | Jon Shainman

TREASURE COAST, Fla. — A Treasure Coast treasure hunter has reached a plea deal for his role in stealing buried treasure worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Eric Schmitt agreed to one year and one day behind bars to consolidate a number of criminal charges he was facing in St. Lucie County. Among them, that Schmitt took some of the 101 coins his salvage group uncovered back in 2015 south of the Fort Pierce Inlet.

1 month ago | wptv.com | Jon Shainman

One of the original Highwaymen artists, Al Black, died last week at 78. The now-revered group of 26 African American artists — many of whom lived along the Treasure Coast, and sold their landscapes along Florida's highways — is down to four. WATCH: Al Black's family talks about his legacy Family of late Highwayman artist Al Black talks about his legacy Stephanie Denmark Black is proud of her late father Al Black, a Treasure Coast icon. “A friend, a goofy person, an artist.

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Facing calls for a change in leadership at the Fort Pierce Police Department, the city’s longtime police chief submitted her resignation on Sunday just hours before a special meeting to discuss the department’s future. In an email sent to City Manager Richard Chess, Chief Diane Hobley-Burney said her resignation would be effective 90 days after its acceptance by the Fort Pierce City Commission.

1 month ago | wptv.com | Jon Shainman

JUPITER, Fla. — The town of Jupiter is sliding more money into its slides, swings and playgrounds. We asked town leaders why they're spending millions to overhaul its parks. WATCH: Which Jupiter parks are getting renovations in 2025? Why Jupiter is shelling out big bucks to renovate its parks It was a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday at Maplewood Park, and another one last week at Indian Creek Park. But work was already underway, as the playground equipment had all been taken down.