TCPalmCast | News updates from the Treasure Coast

Laurie K. Blandford's Weekend Picks: http://bit.ly/2xaSSHM Bones found in July determined to be those of man last seen in 2002: http://bit.ly/2CQ3NMX Woman in critical condition, several pets killed after morning fire: http://bit.ly/2p2DfhK Poll says Andrew Gillum leads Ron DeSantis in Florida governor's race: http://bit.ly/2OeVmwb Swells from Hurricane Florence prompt high surf advisory: http://bit.ly/2p45WLa Sebastian Inlet pier to close due to waves from Hurricane Florence: http://bit.ly/2p3Wrff

Could Stuart be changing its tune about wanting a Brightline stop? The city will soon find out. Stuart Brightline station to be considered Monday: http://bit.ly/2oZ8g6v 3 killed while driving slowly on Turnpike with flat tire: http://bit.ly/2oYXUDq John's Island wastewater pipeline under Indian River Lagoon rejected: http://bit.ly/2x4UTFi Drone journalists helping USA TODAY NETWORK cover Hurricane Florence: http://bit.ly/2CLHzM3

A local veterinarian suspects blue-green algae might have made five dogs sick and killed another. Environmental reporter Tyler Treadway explains what symptoms pet owners should look for. Toxic algae in St. Lucie River may have killed 1 dog, sickened 5 others: http://bit.ly/2NC5wJU Toxic algae suspected in acute liver failure that nearly killed two dogs: http://bit.ly/2MKNC8c Family of Susan Teel announces $10M wrongful death lawsuit: http://bit.ly/2Nqju1J Deputies investigating 2 bank robberies in Martin County: http://bit.ly/2wXmfNq Shark fishing regulations might be coming soon: http://bit.ly/2N3BvmP Patriot Day and Sept. 11 events across the Treasure Coast: http://bit.ly/2O5LxQV

Columnist Anthony Westbury recently talked to NFL star Khalil Mack and his father about plans to revitalize Fort Pierce, a Port St. Lucie man is changed with stealing money from the Cub Scouts and burglars target gym parking lots. NFL superstar Khalil Mack set to bring home big money: http://bit.ly/2wR6zfw Is FWC feeding Lake Okeechobee algae blooms with Roundup? http://bit.ly/2wRxN5B Port St. Lucie man charged with stealing money from Cub Scouts: http://bit.ly/2NoBIR3 Police looking for burglars targeting gym parking lots in Stuart: http://bit.ly/2NmcFy7

Sports reporter Jon Santucci breaks down Friday night's PrepZone matchups, local businesses hurt by algae could get some help and parking could get more expensive in Vero Beach. Week 3 Playbook: Another big test for Treasure Coast: http://bit.ly/2Qa92tq Jon Santucci's 60-second dash: http://bit.ly/2PI6OQZ Parkland commission looks to Guardians as backup for law enforcement: http://bit.ly/BF9rK6 Brightline looks at station site in downtown Fort Pierce: http://bit.ly/Bd7A2N Small businesses affected by algae to get federal aid: http://bit.ly/DK6FOH Private parking spaces could be coming to Vero Beach: http://bit.ly/Cp5MeL

Entertainment columnist Laurie K. Blandford tells us What To Do in 772 and Vero Beach gets competing offers for the old Dodgertown golf course. Laurie K. Blandford's Weekend Picks: http://bit.ly/2MLXLlb FHP reports finding driver in hit-and-run that killed Vero Beach runner: http://bit.ly/2wL4PVa Vero Beach calls time-out in deciding future of former Dodgertown golf course: http://bit.ly/2NqxZ5H Port St. Lucie Wawa opens Thursday: http://bit.ly/2CiZWYy

Outdoors writer Ed Killer says dirty water didn't stop anglers from marking the start of snook season. But two near-death cases show blue-green algae can be more toxic to pets than their owners. Open Season: Snook is still king: http://bit.ly/2LXvfb1 Mast targets health effects of toxic algae, Lake O discharges in bill: http://bit.ly/2wFjtfP Blue-green algae can be toxic to pets: http://bit.ly/2MKNC8c

A math miscalculation moved millions of the Indian River County School District's budget, Port St. Lucie studies ways to keep poop out of the river and Florida driver rankings improved...a little. Accounting error at the crux of Indian River County schools budget controversy: http://bit.ly/2wxVlwg Fort Pierce Tiki Bar staying open until spring: http://bit.ly/2ounD6l Port St. Lucie wants to keep poop out of river: http://bit.ly/2wyXWFp Florida drivers improve ranking, but we're still bad: http://bit.ly/2NBkEnM Fort Pierce North Causeway Bridge starts timed openings: http://bit.ly/2LHQFsp

Sports reporter Jon Santucci breaks down Friday's football action, a malfunction leads to a sewage spill into the Indian River Lagoon and Natalie's Orchid Island experiences (good) growing pains. Port St. Lucie, Westwood meet in early District 15-5A game: http://bit.ly/2ooBuev Five area teams try for 2-0 starts: http://bit.ly/2PSMTzS Week 2 scoreboard: http://bit.ly/2wARUVV Malfunction briefly sends sewage into Indian River Lagoon: http://bit.ly/2MIvCM0 Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company is expanding: http://bit.ly/2wzYLxN Where is it safe to get in the water on Labor Day weekend? http://bit.ly/2PldLrg

Columnist Laurie K. Blandford tells us What To Do in 772 this Labor Day weekend. But with algae being reported "highly toxic" and a tropical depression possibly forming, it's a good idea to stay away from the water. Rat rod and Jeep car show, skim boarding top Labor Day weekend events: http://bit.ly/2C1fRL2 Highly toxic algae where Lake O waters enter St. Lucie River: http://bit.ly/2PMr4Sx Brightline gets approval for $1.15 billion in tax-free bonds: http://bit.ly/2wrKHHj Tropical depression possible over weekend in Atlantic: http://bit.ly/2ohWoMu

TCPalm reporters and columnists break down what happened in Tuesday's primary election and what's next for Florida. Treasure Coast primary elections results: http://bit.ly/2LCIGwK Indian River County results: http://bit.ly/2BVObHj St. Lucie County results: http://bit.ly/2Lzc2Mx Martin County results: http://bit.ly/2wuB1ey DeSantis to face Gillum in governor's race: http://bit.ly/2PbHJOi

Outdoors columnist Ed Killer explains why our local fishing is still good despite the toxic algae blooms. Rick Scott hates you, and other election year observations: http://bit.ly/2ofykK0 As crisis worsens, government needs to move at the speed of algae: http://bit.ly/2NmhJyZ Everything you need to know about Election Day: http://bit.ly/2LnB0yo Jacksonville shooting: 'We all just ran for our lives,' says Treasure Coast High teacher: http://bit.ly/2obAISa Blue-green algae blooms gone and Martin County beaches open again: http://bit.ly/2NlDWNJ

Meet the new drone team for TCPalm and FLORIDA TODAY and learn who can and cannot vote in the Florida primary Tuesday. Drone gives different perspective on local storytelling at TCPalm, FLORIDA TODAY: http://bit.ly/2LglUe5 Sexual harassment complaints force resignation of Fort Pierce City Attorney: http://bit.ly/2MVege9 A powerful new hallucinogen found in Port St. Lucie: http://bit.ly/2w8pKBo Here's why not everyone can vote Tuesday: http://bit.ly/2LnB0yo

Sports reporter Jon Santucci talks about our Week 1 matchups, Bathtub Beach is algae free and don't miss Will Greenlee's latest Off The Beat blog post. Jon Santucci's 60-second dash: http://bit.ly/2w7rRFo PrepZone's Week 1 playbook: http://bit.ly/2LotTWu Algae gone from Bathtub Beach but showing up in St. Lucie River: http://bit.ly/2w2VZSn Acupuncturist arrested on fraud and racketeering charges: http://bit.ly/2OZJvSi Who keeps pot in their Bible? Port St. Lucie police know! http://bit.ly/2P145BV

Entertainment columnist Laurie K. Blandford helps us plan our weekend, including some dog-friendly events, and algae closes a Martin County beach. What To Do in 772: http://bit.ly/2Mv8u3m Blue-green algae closes Bathtub Beach: http://bit.ly/2N8uHAy Port St. Lucie man accused of crashing into home while intoxicated: http://bit.ly/2o0yt3O Fort Pierce Wawa's grand opening is Thursday: http://bit.ly/2NcpG9V