Family & Money
Saturday, May 09, 2026Gas Price Spike Hits Treasure Coast's Lowest-Earning Families Hardest, Research Shows
National data reveals a K-shaped divide: households earning under $40,000 cut driving 7% but still paid 12% more at the pump in March
St. Lucie County Lands 1,700 Jobs in One Week — But Key Details Remain Unverified
A $53M window plant and an Amazon distribution center were approved in quick succession. Wage figures, tax incentives, and hiring guarantees for locals still need scrutiny.
SB Financial Group Posts Strong Q1 Earnings, But Treasure Coast Ties Remain Unclear
Ohio-based community bank reports 61st consecutive profitable quarter; no confirmed local presence in Martin, St. Lucie, or Indian River counties
USCB Financial Holdings Posts Record Q1 as South Florida Bank Eyes Treasure Coast Growth
The Miami-based bank holding company reported $9.4 million in net income for the first quarter of 2026, with loans and deposits climbing at double-digit rates
Gas Prices Climbing at Treasure Coast Pumps, Straining Family Budgets
Drivers in Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties are feeling the pinch as Florida fuel costs tick upward
Ethereum NFT Trading Volume Surges Over 72% in 24 Hours
No confirmed local angle ties NFT market activity to Martin, St. Lucie, or Indian River County residents
Bitcoin Price Swings Carry No Confirmed Local Impact on Treasure Coast
Source material lacks any confirmed connection to Martin, St. Lucie, or Indian River County residents or businesses
Breeze Airways Adding Pittsburgh Route From Vero Beach Starting Oct. 1
Fares begin at $89 on the new nonstop service, flying Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Breeze Airways to Launch First Nonstop Flight Between Pittsburgh and Vero Beach
The new route gives Indian River County travelers a direct connection to western Pennsylvania for the first time
Vero Beach Flight Dispatcher Loses Job as Spirit Airlines Collapses
The budget carrier's bankruptcy and shutdown leaves a local aviation worker among thousands suddenly unemployed
Duke Energy Florida Customers to Get $90.5M Refund After Storm Overcharges
State regulators found the utility over-collected from ratepayers during the 2024 hurricane season — Treasure Coast customers will see a bill reduction
US Freezes $344M in Crypto Tied to Iran in Major Sanctions Action
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows to cut all financial lifelines as stablecoin crackdown sets new enforcement precedent
