Jon Shainman

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago | wptv.com | Jon Shainman

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A piece of Martin County history is about to get statewide recognition. The Salerno Colored School will be designated as a Florida historical marker this weekend. This culminates a years-long effort by the Martin County Black Heritage Initiatives group. The school was opened in 1934 and was one of the few that educated Black students in the area. The county refurbished the building a decade ago after it had barely survived a number of hurricanes.

3 weeks ago | wflx.com | Jon Shainman

At the Florida Oceanographic Center in Stuart, feeding time gets the attention of the inhabitants of the Gamefish Lagoon. Now, a two-ton piece of concrete hopes to capture that same attention. Two 3-D printed concrete reefs were lowered into the water on Tuesday. WATCH THE STORY BELOW:Bryan Danson, director of Animal Care and Life Support at Florida Oceanographic Center, told WPTV that the reef will provide several benefits, especially for injured turtles when they arrive.