TCPalmCast | News updates from the Treasure Coast

The Zac Brown Band was on to something (in the edited version at least). If you want an adult beverage at a Martin County beach, your toes better be in the sand -- not on the sidewalk or under a pavilion. Martin County beach booze: bit.ly/2L1coiE Stuart car break-ins: bit.ly/2KOGeHS 12 car burglaries in Jensen Beach: bit.ly/2KLmxkz Toxic algae: bit.ly/2L6VwE7

That reprieve in Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River might be short-lived. Plus, we chat with a breaking news reporter about the Johnny Benjamin case. Former Vero doctor sentenced: bit.ly/2lXl1wH State of emergency: bit.ly/2N474Zx Discharges likely to restart: bit.ly/2Ny2L9E

We've got 22 things you probably didn't know about Fort Pierce and Stuart(Vero coming soon!). 10 things/Stuart: bit.ly/2MVlyum 10 things/Fort Pierce: bit.ly/2NtgRcp Contact trends reporter Maureen Kenyon: https://twitter.com/_MaureenKenyon_ Former Vero doctor sentenced: bit.ly/2lXl1wH Discharges suspended: bit.ly/2Ny2L9E

Tropical Storm Beryl developed in the Caribbean on Thursday...but he shouldn't cause an stress for Floridians. And halfway through 2018, I-95 is named the Treasure Coast's deadliest road. Tropical Storm Beryl forms in Atlantic: bit.ly/2uawL2w I-95 is deadliest road on Treasure Coast: bit.ly/2KNMP1n "Stand your ground" rule: bit.ly/2NuGTfw 90 percent of Lake O smothered in blue-green algae bloom: bit.ly/2IXrWim Karl Wickstrom memorial service: bit.ly/2zaTrFy

You might not be able to clean the water, but you can help clean the beach. Plus, 'Tortured Coast' is about, well, us and the discharges. Weekend picks: bit.ly/2lUNTFH Stand Your Ground: bit.ly/2MLwv1F

After a threat in Ohio, what to expect at local July Fourth celebrations. Plus, our politics reporter on local teens getting involved on both sides. July 4 safety: bit.ly/2MGGbdS Holiday gas prices: bit.ly/2lMZDKo Argument ends with torn eyelids, bite on face: bit.ly/2NidlS4

Florida's got some funny names that most of us probably can't pronounce. Plus, columnist Anthony Westbury takes a deeper look into that St. Lucie County cancer cluster that isn't considered a cancer cluster. Brain cancer "breakthrough": bit.ly/2KyiAyo St. Lucie cancer cases: bit.ly/2KABNN3 Active shooter training: bit.ly/2yRUs5r 15 Florida towns you're probably pronouncing wrong: bit.ly/2N99M0J

No more discharges (for 9 days)! Plus, our education reporter chats about an upcoming story about mental health funding for local schools. Pence visit: bit.ly/2Mx6UJS Discharges: bit.ly/2yQzkwh Old 7-Eleven site: School grades: bit.ly/2yQzyU9 Database: http://data.tcpalm.com/school/

There's been a decades-long fight with our neighbors to the north. And how you can vote on the best local burger this weekend. What to do this weekend: bit.ly/2tJLS2D Follow Laurie K. Blandford: twitter.com/TCPalmLaurie

Outdoors columnist Ed Killer's got an algae update and his summer prediction. Plus, your chance to see Vice President Pence. Algae update, reservoir meetings: bit.ly/2yHl8G4 Florida Sportsman founder dies: bit.ly/2KnQLpo Steakhouse opens: bit.ly/2N0ge9W VGTI offer: bit.ly/2IuqUKA

(We're testing out a new format!)Will Greenlee on the weird, the wild, the wacky that is his TCPalm blog (we also explain what an OG is and why Will considers himself one). Plus, why you could pay more for recreation facilities in Vero Beach. Off The Beat: www.tcpalm.com/blog/offthebeat/ We want your feedback! TCPalmCast@tcpalm.com

Vero Beach residents don't want Orchid Island Brewery moving into the city-owned River House and candidates in unopposed races were named election winners Friday. A brouhaha in Vero Beach over brews: http://bit.ly/2tj3a7G Nine candidates win unopposed elections: http://bit.ly/2luv10k Raiders star Khalil Mack looks to put his money where his heart is: http://bit.ly/2tvja5v Two Treasure Coast School Board members automatically elected: http://bit.ly/2Ih8X2a

Many Florida hurricane shelters are not safe enough if we get a Category 4 or 5 storm and a repeat offender gets busted by a probation officer. Are Florida's hurricane shelters safe enough? http://bit.ly/2MLvxTS Accused bank robber has long history with the feds: http://bit.ly/2I9hAf7 Bring on the heat! Cities in Texas, Florida among hottest in America: http://bit.ly/2tgZpzv Corps to reduce Lake O discharges starting Friday: http://bit.ly/2MKuUKk

Gov. Rick Scott asked the Army Corps of Engineers to send water from Lake Okeechobee south — but there's nowhere for the water to go and be your office's favorite coworker by participating in National Bring Your Dog To Work Day.

More than 2,000 residents pushed back on a proposal to add lights to A1A on Hutchinson Island and one state Senate candidate is shelling out some serious money. Island lights project nixed: http://bit.ly/2tme9MO Costco not coming to Port St. Lucie anytime soon: http://bit.ly/2JPGki5 Belinda Keiser invests $500,000 to win state Senate seat: http://bit.ly/2MDx928 TCPalm's Homegrown series: https://www.tcpalm.com/homegrown/