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2 days ago | tcpalm.com | Laurence Reisman

The columnist contrasts the excitement for Costco with his own experience of less fanfare at previous store openings, such as the Indian River Mall in 1996. While acknowledging the appeal of certain chains like Central Market in Texas, the columnist expresses a preference for local, family-owned grocery stores. The columnist questions the need to drive long distances or obtain memberships for chain stores, citing contentment with existing local options. Wawa. Aldi. Costco. Who cares?

3 days ago | tcpalm.com | Keith Burbank

Lack of rain recently has brought drought conditions to the Treasure Coast. Conditions are most severe in Martin County where severe and extreme drought conditions exist. Drought conditions mean the risk for wildfires is greater. Drought conditions are posing wildfire risks across the Treasure Coast, but especially in Martin County.

3 days ago | tcpalm.com | Eric Hasert

FORT PIERCE − TCPalm Visuals Journalist Eric Hasert is out and about in St. Lucie County and other parts of the Treasure Coast most days capturing events, people, things in photos and video. But one of his favorite places to visit and relax is the jetty at the end of Seaway Drive, in Jetty Park, looking at the Fort Pierce Inlet. Q: Why is the jetty your favorite spot? A: I enjoy going to the jetty around dusk, as the sun is slowly setting.

3 days ago | tcpalm.com | Jennifer Sangalang

Publix is closed only 3 days a year. Is the Mother’s Day holiday one of them? While it is not a federal holiday, Mother’s Day might be one of the most beloved on the calendar — like Thanksgiving … when we give thanks … Mother’s Day is a day we celebrate moms and give thanks for all they do. For 2025, Mother’s Day in the U.S. falls on Sunday, May 11. The Mother’s Day holiday always falls on the second Sunday of May. How many holidays are in a year?

4 days ago | tcpalm.com | Jennifer Sangalang |Lianna Norman

Will a $2 Powerball ticket make you a multimillionaire ahead of Mother’s Day? As they say in the lottery business, “it could happen to you.”After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Wednesday, May 7, drawing, the jackpot jumped to $82 million for Saturday, May 10, the day before Mother’s Day. The Powerball’s cash option would be $37.3 million, according to the site. Check back after 11 p.m. Saturday for winning numbers.