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If you're in need of immediate dental care and can't afford to get it, a traveling mobile dental unit might be able to help. This week, a group of volunteer dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists are in Royal Palm Beach. Inside the mobile dental bus, it looks just a dentist office. People in need of dental care can sign up for an appointment. There is a registration process once you get to the location, and then the local dentist examines you and decides what kind of care you need. Since 1973, the mobile dental unit has been traveling around the state, thanks to donations to the Florida Baptist Convention, making stops according to where churches see a need in the community, like migrant camps, community centers, schools and veteran stand down events. Patients must meet certain requir...

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A Palm City farm worker was bitten by an "agitated" alligator Wednesday, Martin County Sheriff's Office says. The man who works as a pepper farmer was working in a field along 96th Street when the 9-foot, 4-inch alligator attacked. He sustained significant injury with puncture wounds to his thigh where he was grabbed. The worker was able to break free and get away. Police say the alligator as located and removed. The man was taken to a hospital where he is being treated for the bite. Read More

An investigation into the discovery of human skeletal remains is underway Wednesday, according to Stuart Police. The skeletal remains were found at an address on Riverside Drive near the St. Lucie River. The investigation is said to be in its early stages. "I cannot provide further details about the incident at this time. I do not want to speculate on information now because I want the investigation to be accurate," Stuart Police Chief Joseph Tumminelli said. "We understand the public's concern and assure you that every effort is being made to gather all pertinent information." This said to be an isolated incident, and that there is no need for the public to be alarmed. Read More

A very active weather day in the Treasure Coast from high temperatures to lots of rain. In Vero Beach, heavy downpours were seen across the area. WPTV's Cassandra Garcia spoke with one motorcyclist who said she drove right through it on her way to Fort Pierce from the Coco Beach area. She explained that she is headed to Clearwater and intentionally took a scenic route to avoid bad weather. I will slow down in the rain, because it doesnt makes sense to go fast," Michelle Evans said. "Today, not a lot of wind. I have been in wind where I go sideways, but this has been just a lot of rain and cars kicking up rain." Before the storms rolled in Wednesday, Treasure Coast residents were battling the heat with temperatures in the mid 90s. Martin County Fire Rescue Public Information Officer Cory...

Riviera Beach City Manager Jonathan Evans will be stepping down as the executive director of the citys Community Redevelopment Agency. Evans will remain as city manager. The move puts an end to a controversy as some of Evans critics claim the city manager and CRA director positions are full-time jobs and should not be held by the same person. CRAs are responsible for eliminating blight and bringing investments to communities. In a letter to city council members, Evans wrote: stepping down (from the CRA) to make way for new leadership is the prudent course of action. READ FULL LETTER BELOW: Read More