TCPalmCast | News updates from the Treasure Coast

Producers Dacia Johnson and Hannah Schwab get listeners caught up on the big headlines this week on TCPalm. Palm City man may be 3rd person to die from hepatitis A complications: http://bit.ly/2P3Xyro SLC Sheriff: Deputy did not use excessive force in detaining 11-year-old: http://bit.ly/2UUwVKK 17-foot female python with 73 eggs captured in Big Cypress National Preserve: http://bit.ly/2UcVyOm Toxic, dog-killing toads are invading Florida yards: http://bit.ly/2Z2IIGc

TCPalm reporters and columnists are asking a lot of questions about the growing hepatitis A outbreak...but they aren't getting a lot of information from the Florida Department of Health in Martin County. Amid full-blown Hepatitis A outbreak, Health Department needs to step up: http://bit.ly/2KlP1RT Hepatitis A in Martin County to date is equal to past seven years combined: http://bit.ly/2UsxuMv Martin County 'high risk' for hepatitis A; 2 people have died, 13 cases confirmed: http://bit.ly/2I8csML How should Florida respond to the hepatitis A risk? Here's what happened in Kentucky: http://bit.ly/2IkVdqM Hepatitis A: 10 things you need to know about the liver infection that killed a Martin County couple: http://bit.ly/2WTBDWE

Did you miss a big headline this week on TCPalm? Producers Dacia Johnson and Hannah Schwab can get you caught up. Police used fake bomb threat to install cameras in Robert Kraft sex spa case: http://bit.ly/2FO9sBE Mar-a-Lago arrest: How security works at Trump club breached by Chinese woman with malware: http://bit.ly/2ViG64K Trump's MAGA hats inspired Make Lake O Great Again hats, but can they save polluted lake? http://bit.ly/2UmKrYs AccuWeather predicting 2-4 major storms in 2019 Atlantic hurricane season: http://bit.ly/2VnJ3ks Experts at Colorado State University predict 2019 will bring 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes: http://bit.ly/2G1Y7zg 2019 Atlantic hurricane names: http://bit.ly/2CXD7I2

Producers Dacia Johnson and Hannah Schwab talk headlines topping TCPalm this week. Florida bill to arm teachers advances — and maybe that's a good thing: http://bit.ly/2YxeMSr President Trump to visit Lake Okeechobee to tout work on dike repair, EAA reservoir: http://bit.ly/2OyXaRp To Lake Okeechobee from Mar-a-Lago, Trump may see Everglades restoration projects: http://bit.ly/2FGqCC5 Worried about crowds at Star Wars Land? So is Disney, and here is what it's doing about it: http://bit.ly/2FHKC7t What's new in 2019 from Star Wars Land to Sesame Street: http://bit.ly/2uz1O8Z Disney banning smoking areas in parks and limiting stroller sizes: http://bit.ly/2HKs2hd

Environmental reporter Tyler Treadway explains what the most recent blue-green algae studies mean for residents and why the discharges haven't stopped yet.

Outdoors writer Ed Killer explains why sharks migrate to Florida this time of year and why a viral video is angering fisherman in Sebastian. Sharks are much closer than you may think: http://bit.ly/2JuHyzC Palm Beach Boat Show offers deals for boat buyers: http://bit.ly/2CvpkIr Fish Joyce’s Dock: https://www.facebook.com/fishjoycesdock/

Veteran legal affairs reporter Melissa E. Holsman gives an update on all the moving pieces of the spa sex trafficking ring in Florida including efforts to keep videos from being released and the first court appearance for one of the spa workers arrested for prostitution. Plus, a judge's final ruling on Victor Brancaccio, a Port St. Lucie man who killed a woman when he was 16. Brancaccio was granted a sentencing do-over for his life prison term, but new court rulings mean he's no longer eligible. Links: Spa defendant in court: bit.ly/2FqzwE1 Spa sex trafficking full story: bit.ly/2Ez26T5 Victor Brancaccio: bit.ly/2Fqcc9n Uncertain Terms podcast transcripts and more: bit.ly/2OgFs4V Listen to Uncertain Terms on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2GAPCNZ

Do you know which Publix subs are the best? Dacia Johnson has you covered. We also share the latest updates from the solicitations busts surrounding NFL owner Robert Kraft and a new investigation into health risks for pregnant mothers. Robert Kraft's lawyer says Patriots owner will not be at arraignment in Florida prostitution case: http://bit.ly/2XHqyJk Kolter Homes President Richard Covell charged with soliciting prostitution: http://bit.ly/2Tzs7K7 Maternal complications at Martin Medical Center double national median: http://bit.ly/2HjBKGl Florida lawmakers want to end yearly daylight saving time change nationwide: http://bit.ly/2H6DljF Whole Publix subs will be on sale for $5.99 through March 10: http://bit.ly/2IVGvs0

Columnist Gil Smart and editor Arnie Rosenberg debate whether dogs should be allowed in stores and supermarkets. Food and fur: Why do so many pet owners take Fido to the grocery store? http://bit.ly/2EPyK2X Publix on pups: No animals allowed in shopping carts, including service dogs, chain says: http://bit.ly/2C5nmhM

Producer Dacia Johnson stops by to chat about the big stories TCPalm had this week that weren't connected to the human trafficking bust. Florida human sex trafficking ring: The full story: http://bit.ly/2TaU3nJ Visiting deacon at Vero Beach Catholic church arrested in human trafficking sting: http://bit.ly/2ThDtCD Khalil Mack takes photos with Fort Pierce police, patrons at Phatz Chick N Shack: http://bit.ly/2VjfrUU Guanabanas owners opening waterfront restaurant in Stuart with unique view: http://bit.ly/2BXsDaR Three OCEARCH white sharks, Miss May, Katharine, Miss Costa, surface off Treasure Coast: http://bit.ly/2T1mcy7

Readers around the country — and the world — have been following our coverage of these human trafficking stories and the connection to NFL owner Robert Kraft. Florida human sex trafficking ring: The full story: http://bit.ly/2TaU3nJ Florida human-trafficking cases, prostitution arrests: https://data.tcpalm.com/florida-prostitution-ring-arrests/ Lawmakers want mandatory 30-day jail sentences for all 'johns' in sex-trafficking cases: http://bit.ly/2T0dSyM Why would a billionaire go to a suburban strip mall sex spa? http://bit.ly/2UfllGR

After a week of talks that eventually turned contentious, the county commission unanimously approved a deal to renovate First Data Field. $57 million renovation to First Data Field approved by St. Lucie commissioners: http://bit.ly/2SdcAep In St. Lucie ballpark flap: If taxpayers are safe, the Mets could be out: http://bit.ly/2GBXAp4

Readers were quick to click on stories about drama surrounding spring training in Port St. Lucie, a local connection to the murder of two rappers in South Florida and the newest lineup for SunFest. Exclusive: Mets could leave St. Lucie County if talks over stadium renovation break down: http://bit.ly/2IeSXmF YNW Melly, Vero Beach grad arrested in South Florida, charged with Treasure Coast rappers' murder: http://bit.ly/2tmUcWD Grand jury indictment: YNW Melly fired the gun, killing the friends he grew up with: http://bit.ly/2X1Fy4q SunFest music lineup includes Keith Urban; Ludacris; Garbage; Earth, Wind & Fire; B-52s: http://bit.ly/2E74Yqc

One year after the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Treasure Coast schools are taking steps to protect students while differing bills are being proposed in Tallahassee ahead of the legislative session. Post Parkland shooting: More deputies, more security at Treasure Coast schools: http://bit.ly/2N0WdAA Florida legislators file bills to address school safety, guns after Parkland shooting: http://bit.ly/2I88Aw3 Florida Senate proposes school safety changes as Parkland anniversary nears: http://bit.ly/2N0cs0I

The investigation into Nation Christian Academy and former CEO Mike Woodbury began last fall. Months later, TCPalm is still turning over new information and waiting on more to come. Nation Christian is alter ego of Michael Woodbury, former Coach Bill Powers' lawsuit says: http://bit.ly/2GgvhfO Nation Christian Academy: YouTube audio of Mike Woodbury's viral tirade: http://bit.ly/2GfVNpx Nation Christian Academy being evicted from Port St. Lucie strip shopping center: http://bit.ly/2Gz7wyC DOE reviews Nation Christian Academy amid TCPalm investigation into school, Mike Woodbury: http://bit.ly/2TCIyCa Nation Christian football coach, players pile on complaints against CEO Mike Woodbury: http://bit.ly/2EmHYol