WQCS NewsRoom

Parrot Heads to celebrate 7th Annual "Christmas in the Caribbean"

Fort Pierce, FL (2009-11-20) Drew Mello talks with Pat Moore and Karen Stewart of the Treasure Coast Parrot Head Club. They will be holding their 7th Annual "Christmas in the Caribbean" to benefit the Salvation Army on Sunday, December 6th, 2-5 pm at the Hutchinson Island Marriott.

Holiday Mail for Heroes with the North Tresure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Treasure Coast (2009-11-20) You can help add cheer to the holiday season of a millitary veteran, active service member and their families this year by sending a card. The deadlline is Dec. 7. The address is: Holiday Mail for Heroes PO box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

Great American Smoke Out

America (2009-11-19) Today is the Great American Smokeout, first started in 1976. Find out more about how you can quit smoking, or encourage a friend to quit at www.floridaquitline.com or call 1-877-U-CAN-NOW.

Treasure Coast conditions are dry, keep your home safe.

Treasure Coast (2009-11-18) Melissa Yunas of the Florida Division of Forestry has tips for keeping our homes safe as the dry season decends.

How to talk to teens about the dangers of drinking and driving

Treasure Coast (2009-11-18) Mothers Against Drunk Driving has developed a new web site to help guide parents in talking with their children about the dangers of drinking and driving.

Don't forget to thank Veterans and their families too.

Treasure Coast (2009-11-18) Congressman Tom Rooney wants November to be officially recognized as military families month.

The Exchange Club of the Treasure Coast will be holding its Third Annual Night of Lights on Friday, December 4

Fort Pierce, FL (2009-11-13) Drew Mello talks with Robert Paugh, President Elect, of the Exchange Club of the Treasure Coast. They will be holding their Third Annual Night of Lights on Friday, December 4 at Tara Plantation in Vero Beach, to benefit a variety of charities that contribute to the prevention of child abuse.

HIDDEN HISTORY: Nature Preserve Seems Worlds Away from Nearby U.S. 1

Vero Beach (2009-11-12) A marker at the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area tells visitors about the late ornithologist Herb Kale, for whom the nature trail is named. The preserve attracts a wide variety of migrating song birds and wading birds.

Children's Home Society Holiday Toy Drive is underway

Fort Pierce, FL (2009-11-06) Drew Mello talks with Sharon Lear and Dee Benjamin with the Children's Home Society of the Treasure Coast. Their annual Holiday Toy Drive is now underway. They will also be holding a National Adoption Day Celebration and Picnic on Saturday, November 21 at Langford Park in Jensen Beach.

Children can be in danger from power windows.

Treasure coast (2009-11-05) The first documented case of a child being killed by a power window was in 1962. The problem still exists today.

Backovers are the leading killer of children in non-traffic related automobile deaths.

Treasure Coast (2009-11-04) As vechicles trend larger, so do vehicle blind spots. We offer some safety tips today for when you're in reverse. You can also find out more information at kidsandcars.org.

Car Seat safety check

Indian River County (2009-11-03) Most parents use car seats for their children, but are they using them correctly? Often times, the answer is no.

Precautions to keep from leaving children in cars.

Treasure Coast (2009-11-02) It happens to parents from all walks of life. Usually a change in routine leads to a child accidently being left in a car. You can find out more at kidsandcars.org.

House of Hope's Meal or No Meal Community Awareness Dinner November 6th

Fort Pierce, FL (2009-10-30) Drew Mello talks with Diane Tomasik, Communications Manager for House of Hope in Martin County. HOH will be hosting what has become their signature fundraising event - Meal or No Meal Community Awareness Dinner on Friday, November 6th at St. Mary's Pittenger Center in Stuart.

Vero Beach Humane Society cares for 76 dogs turned over by the breeder.

Vero Beach (2009-10-26) The 76 dogs are in good health, but are an expample of how the economy is causing many to hand over their pets.

Crisis Line of the Treasure Coast needs volunteers

Fort Pierce, FL (2009-10-23) Drew Mello talks with Annie Elliot with Crisis Line of the Treasure Coast. Crisis Line provides free and confidential telephone counseling and referral services for Martin and St. Lucie Counties, daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Distribution of H1N1 vaccine on the Treasure Coast

Treasure Coast (2009-10-22) Clint Sperber of the St. Lucie County Health Dept. tells us of plans to distribute the H1N1 or Swine Flu vaccine. Find out where you can get your Swine Flu vaccine in: Indian River County- http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdIndianRiver/index.htm St. Lucie County- http://www.stluciecountyhealth.com/ Martin County-http://www.martincountyhealth.com/

HIDDEN HISTORY: Obscure Obelisk Marks Sebastian's Original City Limits

Sebastian, FL (2009-10-16) An early settler, who also built markers for Sebastian's cemetery, erected the 12-foot monument in the late 1920. It stands in the southeast corner of what is now Riverview Park.

Heathcote Botanical Gardens to host Ethnobotanical Day

Fort Pierce, FL (2009-10-09) Drew Mello talks with AnnMarie Loveridge with the Florida Native Plant Society's Lackla's Mint St. Lucie Chapter. The society, along with Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Ft. Pierce, will be hosting Ethnobotanical Day on Saturday, October 17 at Heathcote. The day long educational forum will kick off an eco-art project called The Reclamation Project.

A study by AAA shows older drivers are unaware medications can impair driving abilities.

Treasure Coast (2009-10-07) A new study done by AAA Auto Clubs shows many drivers age 55 and older are unaware of the potentially dangerous combination of medications and driving. Find out more at aaaseniors.com.