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Top Florida Safety Gamble Commits to Notre Dame
St. Thomas Aquinas' 6-foot, 185-pound four-star junior spurns offers from Miami, Florida State and other powerhouses for Irish's 2027 class.
Darius Knight
Sports Reporter
Covers: sports
Darius Knight is a lifelong Treasure Coast resident who played football at Martin County High School before studying journalism at FAMU. He covers high school and amateur sports across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties — football, basketball, baseball, track, and the growing pickleball scene. He believes prep sports coverage is a core community service that big outlets ignore, and he takes it seriously. He also covers professional sports with a Treasure Coast angle: spring training, the Florida Panthers, and any pro athlete with roots here.
“Energetic and specific. Names names, gives stats, respects the athletes and their effort. Never condescending about high school sports. ”
Stories by Darius Knight
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Dolphins Grab Texas Guard DJ Campbell in Sixth Round of 2026 Draft
The 6-foot-3, 321-pound three-year starter brings rugged power and 43 college starts to bolster Miami's offensive line depth.
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Vero Beach QB Monds Narrows College Choices to Three
The Treasure Coast's top football recruit, a standout for the Fighting Indians, draws national eyes with his high-profile decision looming.
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Jets Roar Back to Vero Beach Air Show, Drawing Crowds and Boosting Community Ties
The annual event at Vero Beach Regional Airport features military flyovers and aerobatics while organizers highlight its role in fostering local economic and social benefits in Indian River County.
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Vero Beach Hosts Central in Indian River County Baseball Clash
The Fighting Indians aim to defend their home turf against the visiting Central squad in a highly anticipated prep matchup drawing local crowds.
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Vero Beach Boys Lacrosse Claims District Championship, Targets Regional Breakthrough
Veteran coach guides the Fighting Indians with disciplined defense and patient offense, aiming to overcome past regional hurdles in Indian River County.
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Vero Beach's Whipple Leads Fighting Indians to Fifth District Lacrosse Title in Six Years
The 50-year coaching veteran crushed Lake Nona 18-4 and now eyes regional payback against Lake Mary after building college programs at Bryant and Tampa.
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Centennial Eagles Claim District Tennis Runner-Up
St. Lucie West Centennial's tennis team showcases perseverance and unity to secure second place in a competitive district tournament.
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Treasure Coast Fans Demand Dream Sports Showdown
Residents across Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties voice excitement for a highly anticipated matchup that could thrill local sports enthusiasts.
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Transfer Portal Revamps Florida Basketball Rosters
Gators keep star forward Alex Condon amid NIL-driven player shifts at top programs, reshaping teams that Treasure Coast recruits and fans from Stuart to Vero Beach eagerly follow.
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Jamey Johnson Announces 2026 Traveling Troubadour Tour
The country artist revealed tour plans with no confirmed dates yet for Martin, St. Lucie or Indian River counties, prompting locals to watch venues like Stuart's Lyric Theatre.
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McIlroy Secures Back-to-Back Masters with Amen Corner Birdies
Northern Irish golfer becomes fourth repeat champion after bold shots on holes 12 and 13 thrill Treasure Coast fans watching from Florida.
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Tortuga Festival Unveils 2026 Set Times for Treasure Coast Fans
Organizers release the schedule for the Fort Lauderdale beach event, drawing music lovers from Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for its country and rock lineup.
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Vero Beach's Champ Monds Partners With Rosenhaus Agency for NIL Deals
The Indian River County standout athlete teams up with the NFL super-agent's firm to capitalize on his rising recruiting profile in the Treasure Coast.
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Hammerheads, Cardinals Clash in Vero Beach for Jackie Robinson Day Tribute
The Florida State League game honors the civil rights icon's 1947 barrier-breaking legacy, bringing Minor League Baseball's annual celebration to Indian River County.
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Experts Eye Early Call-Up for Tigers' Treasure Coast Star Max Clark
Detroit's third overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Fort Vero Beach High product, sparks buzz with aggressive timeline projections, though details need verification.
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St. Lucie Mets Kick Off Season at Clover Park
Port St. Lucie's Single-A affiliate of the New York Mets brings professional baseball back to the 7,160-seat Treasure Coast venue, drawing families from Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
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19 Fort Pierce Central Seniors Sign College Sports Letters
Cobras' ceremony packs auditorium with family and coaches celebrating athletes bound for campuses nationwide.
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Jensen Beach's Griffin Debuts in Pirates' Home Opener
The top-10 draft pick from Martin County thrilled Treasure Coast fans with his MLB arrival, but full box-score details remain unconfirmed by TC Sentinel.
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Nicklaus to Redesign Martin County's Shores of North River Golf Club
The Golden Bear's firm will revamp the public course along the St. Lucie River, with ties to First Tee youth programming for Treasure Coast golfers.
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St. Lucie Mets Target Prospects in 2026 Florida State League Season
Treasure Coast fans flock to Clover Park as New York's Single-A affiliate showcases future Citi Field stars for just $12 a ticket.
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Clover Park Ranks Among Top 10 U.S. Spring Training Venues
The renovated Port St. Lucie home of the New York Mets joins a Florida-dominated list, boosting Treasure Coast's MLB spring training prestige.
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USC's Dumdumaya Ties for 7th With Career-Best 202 at Palm City Tourney
Sophomore Jaden Dumdumaya fired rounds of 63, 68 and 70 to finish 12-under at Floridian National Golf Club, holding off challengers after leading early in the Valspar Collegiate Invitational.
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Rays Seal Deal for 10 Free Games on Treasure Coast TVs
Treasure Coast fans can watch select Tampa Bay Rays matchups, starting with the April 6 home opener against the Chicago Cubs, on WPBF without subscriptions.
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South Fork Bulldogs Ride 3-Game Streak in Debut Boys Volleyball Season
Martin County's inaugural boys volleyball team climbs to fifth in district standings, chasing a playoff spot with seven games left.
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TC Sentinel Rejects Non-Local Youth Basketball Story
March Mania tournament in New York lacks any Treasure Coast ties, preventing publication under the paper's strict local coverage guidelines.
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Gilbert, Wynonna Slated to Headline Local TSR Event
Country stars Brantley Gilbert and Wynonna Judd top the unconfirmed lineup for the Treasure Coast's TSR gathering, with TC Sentinel seeking verification on venue and local ties.
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Treasure Coast Misses Tie to Women's Basketball Burnout Buzz
TC Sentinel finds no local coaches, players or programs from Martin, St. Lucie or Indian River counties linked to the national story on coaching demands.
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Gators Coach Golden Emerges as Top UNC Candidate
Florida's national title winner faces a $16 million buyout to join the Tar Heels, with ex-Gators coach Billy Donovan also in contention.
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Lindor's Fantasy Ranking Worries Port St. Lucie Mets Fans
As spring training at Clover Park lingers in local minds, fantasy baseball players eye the shortstop's potential draft-day risks.
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Mets' Clover Park Joins Florida's Six in Top 10 Spring Training Spots
Treasure Coast fans flock to the Port St. Lucie complex for affordable tickets and close-up views of big-league stars each March.
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Mets Rule on Top Prospect for 2025 Opening Day Roster
Treasure Coast fans who followed spring training at Port St. Lucie's Clover Park eagerly awaited New York's pivotal decision.
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Treasure Coast K9s Sunny, Syne Battle in Florida's March Madness Bracket
Indian River's Sunny and St. Lucie's Syne represent local sheriffs in the statewide vote for Top Dog, with public ballots open now.
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Florida's 'Space Pirate' Ultra Runner Surges in National Spotlight
The enigmatic athlete captivates long-distance fans with feats beyond marathon distances, though Treasure Coast connections await confirmation.
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Wilkes Colonels Bring Baseball Action to Fort Pierce
The Pennsylvania university team played games in St. Lucie County, drawing on local facilities like those at Indian River State College for out-of-state competition.
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Treasure Coast Baseball Teams Tighten District Races at Midseason
High school squads in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties battle for playoff spots as the 2026 FHSAA season reaches its midpoint.
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Treasure Coast High Junior Snags Dance Scholarships at Regional Festival
Cadence Franklin earned offers from Converse University and Dean College after shining among 1,200 students from 19 states in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Duke Tops NCAA Seeds; Florida Grabs No. 1 for Treasure Coast Fans
The Gators give local hoops enthusiasts a title contender to cheer, as all four top seeds from last year's Final Four sweep aim to repeat the feat.
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Kidd Funkadelic Feature on Hold at TC Sentinel
TC Sentinel withholds guitarist's solo career story, citing no Treasure Coast ties or sports link.
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Centennial Girls Bow Out in 7A State Semifinal Loss to Doral
St. Lucie West Centennial's impressive postseason run ends against Doral Academy, marking the team's deepest advance in recent years.
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Treasure Coast Teams Chase Rankings in Pivotal Week 4 Matchups
High school football programs from Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties climb statewide power rankings amid early-season showdowns across the region.
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South Fork Bulldogs Host Martin County's First Boys Volleyball Match
The historic home game on March 3 marked a milestone expansion in the Martin County School District's athletic programs.
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Port St. Lucie High Jaguars Claim 13th Straight Regional Drill Title
The St. Lucie County team dominated six events to top seven schools at Seminole Ridge, advancing to April's state competition.
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Martin County Mariner Nonprofit Files 990-EZ, Keeping Youth Baseball Running in Martin County
The baseball and softball organization filed its short-form tax return for fiscal year 2024, signaling continued operations in the community.
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Opinion: Florida Spring Training Has a Rich History, and St. Lucie Was Among the Best
A national sports columnist argues Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie set the gold standard for Grapefruit League experiences
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Mets Top Yankees 10-4 in Sold-Out Spring Training Showdown at Clover Park
Port St. Lucie fans from both sides of New York packed the ballpark Sunday for the annual Subway Series tuneup
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Port St. Lucie Youth Football League Files Nonprofit Taxes Since 2001
IRS records confirm the Greater Port St. Lucie Football League has maintained its nonprofit status in St. Lucie County for over two decades, supporting local youth sports.
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Indian River Golf Foundation Files 2024 Tax Return, Caps Decade of Local Support
The Vero Beach nonprofit, dedicated to promoting golf in Indian River County, has submitted annual IRS Form 990s since 2015, ensuring tax-deductible donations for recreation programs.
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Indian River Lacrosse Group Files 2024 Taxes, Marking Seventh Straight Year
The Vero Beach-based nonprofit, fostering amateur sports in the county, submitted its IRS Form 990-EZ on Sept. 15, highlighting ongoing activity since 2018.
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Martin FC Secures Nonprofit Status as Local Soccer Hub Since 2010
The Martin County organization files IRS returns as a tax-exempt soccer club, sustaining community athletic programs through 2020, records reveal.
