| 03/21 | Reconstruction set to begin on Bathtub Beach
Sand renourishment is scheduled to begin at Bathtub Beach. |
| 03/20 | Man opens Stuart museum to honor veterans
Stuart museum displays uniforms, weapons and pictures from World War II. |
| 03/19 | Mansion tours in Martin County
Two historic mansions are now renovated and open to the public in Martin County. Bathtub Beach dune restoration set to begin
Martin County’s most beloved beach will get some much-needed attention when construction on the park’s dune system begins on March 23, 2010. Surf contest in Stuart goes retro
Go back to the time when the Beach Boys were big and the surfing boards were wide at this weekend'S Singlefin Showdown.
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| 03/18 | Crists visits Stuart, defends Everglades deal
Governor Charlie Crist visited Stuart Thursday to defend his embattled Everglades deal with U.S. Sugar and thank supporters who have stood by him. 'Salerno Strangler' death sentences upheld
Dubbed the “Salerno Strangler” by authorities, the high court rejected several of Eugene McWatters’ appeal arguments, including that his confessions in 2004 were illegally obtained. Ex-TV weatherman arrested on Rx drug charges
He was charged with four counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, trafficking hydrocodone and attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud. Deputies investigate gas station condom caper
Prophylactics pilfered at a Jensen Beach Mobil. Florida courts choking with foreclosure cases
Filing numbers are among the nation's worst, but help may soon come to alleviate the problem Problems with recalled Toyotas that are fixed
New AP report finds over 100 complaints about fixed Toyotas |
| 03/17 | Businesses seeing green on St. Patrick's Day
Sales are expected to be better than last March 17th. Woman volunteers despite her disabilities
A Stuart woman inspires workers with her ability to volunteer despite her disabilities. Cooking oil becomes popular with crooks
Both crooks and creative business owners are looking at used cooking oil as a way to make money. Boca Bacchanal Winefest just days away
Winefest and auction tickets are still available. Senator seeks help for Cancer Cluster residents
Senator Bill Nelson speaks before a special Senate committee today in Washington. |
| 03/16 | Appoint or elect? Voters will decide
More than a few people say the current system isn't working anymore. Martin Co. students invite president to rally
Martin County High School students turned out in force this morning on their school football field, launching an ambitious plan to help victims of the economic recession. Student arrested for bringing gun to school
A 17-year-old South Fork student is charged with bringing a gun onto campus that he had allegedly stolen from a home earlier that day. Caretaker accused of stealing from elderly
A Port St. Lucie woman tasked with helping
a senior citizen has been accused of stealing $5,700 from her, according to a Martin County Sheriff’s Office report. Student accused of bringing gun to school
A South Fork High School student was removed from class Monday accused of burglarizing a home and bringing a stolen gun to school, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said. Stuart ArtsFest - Saturday & Sunday, March 20-21
Click inside to learn more about this special weekend event. |
| 03/15 | Grandparents warn of phone hoax
A Stuart couple nearly lost 3-thousand dollars. Lucky for them some alert supermarket employees saved the day. $1 million painting recovered, man arrested
Martin County man arrested in recovery of $1 million painting in Jupiter. Winn-Dixie customer service clerks in Stuart foil scammer
Alert customer service clerks at the Winn-Dixie in Stuart saved a couple $2,796, which they were about to send to a scam artist, according to Sgt. Martin Jacobson of the Stuart Police Department. Rear-ended Hobe Sound motorcyclist dies
A 44-year-old Hobe Sound man died after his motorcycle was struck from behind Sunday night by a Ford pick-up truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. New South Florida outdoor watering rules
Click inside to see how the new rules may impact your weekly watering schedule |
| 03/14 | Spanish teacher brings students together
A Martin County High School teacher, who teaches Spanish, brings students of different cultures together. |
| 03/13 | Police: Retired officer shoots burglar
A retired law enforcement officer shot an armed burglar who was inside his Stuart home early Saturday morning, a Martin County Sheriff’s Office news release states.
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| 03/12 | Women accused of stealing gold, jewels
They are accused of taking charms and necklaces right out from under the jeweler's nose. Soldier sickened in Haiti returns home
A Stuart soldier returned home today after spending more than a month in different hospitals battlling a life-threatening illness he contracted in Haiti. Blood drive planned for 4-year old leukemia patient
Big Apple Pizza of Stuart is hosting a blood drive and fundraising event for Cookie Rodriguez, 4, who is battling leukemia. Rains flood South Florida roadways
Heavy downpours flooded several roads during the night in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. |
| 03/11 | Negron attacks children's group for spending
State Senator Joe Negron calls on the Martin County Children's Services Council to abandon plans for a new headquarters. What's behind the local foreclosure rise
New numbers from RealtyTrac show foreclosures rising sharply on the Treasure Coast, up more than 50% in Martin and St. Lucie counties. Former lawmaker observes Iraq elections
One former Treasure Coast lawmaker just returned from Iraq where she served as an election observer. Pickup driver killed on Beeline identified
The pickup driver died at the scene. Palm Beach, St. Lucie County foreclosures up 60+%
The Sunshine State scored a 15% increase while the national average fell 2%. The situation is even worse in the Palm Beaches and along the Treasure Coast. |
| 03/10 | Martin Co's School-Related Employee of the Year
Karen Kinsley, an Exceptional Student Education Paraprofessional at Jensen Beach Elementary, has been named the Martin County School District’s 2010 School-Related Employee of the Year.
Local Haiti donations made 'immediate impact'
A Martin County resident who now lives and does missionary work in Haiti says donations from Treasure Coast residents helped sustain earthquake victims in the weeks after the disaster. Unemployment increases in Florida
Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast show increases in unemployment. |
| 03/09 | Architect of ex-Sears Tower dies in Hobe Sound
A memorial service for internationally known architect Bruce J. Graham, 84, will be at 4:30 p.m. in St. Christopher Church, Hobe Sound. FCAT testing day has arrived!
Not sure if your son or daughter is supposed to be tested? Click inside. |
| 03/08 | Man allegedly runs up $5,000 in charges at Marriott
A Port St. Lucie man spent more than two weeks in a Hutchinson Island Marriott hotel room and used another man’s account, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. High rip current risk on Treasure Coast
The risk spans beaches from Volusia County to Martin County. Extended Python hunting season begins
It's the first day of the special extended hunting season for burmese pythons and other reptiles of concern. |
| 03/05 | High speed chase ends in St. Lucie River
Two men are in custody after a high-speed chase ended just feet from a home on the banks of the St. Lucie River. Superintendent helps celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday
In honor of his 106th birthday, Martin County school superintendent Nancy Kline reads to students.
Deputy pursuit in Stuart ends in 2 arrests
Deputies pursue a Cadillac SUV, which ends up in the St. Lucie River. Denise Brown in town to raise awareness for domestic violence
It took Denise Brown more than a decade to deal with her anger from her sister’s, Nicole Brown Simpson, highly publicized death. |
| 03/04 | 15 year old girl mugged after bus ride
Deputies say a school bus had just dropped off the teen in Tropical Acres when two men knocked her down and stole her purse. |
| 03/03 | Humane Society thrift store hosts Spring Fling
There won’t be any grunting, but there will be a lot of pigs featured at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s 4th Annual Spring Fling.
Salvation Army to build new homeless shelter
As part of its new facility in Martin County, the Salvation Army will have an 8-bed shelter for homeless women and their kids. Registered sex predator accused of assault
Martin County registered sexual predator accused of sexually assaulting man. Sexual predator accused of assaulting man
A registered sexual predator lured a man to a hotel room and sexually assaulted him Sunday, according to a Martin County Sheriff’s Office report. Man gets 25 years for 20,000 lbs of fireworks
At the time, authorities said it was one of the biggest seizures of illegal fireworks in county history. |
| 03/02 | Parents support embattle scout leader
Bruce Garwood has bonded out of jail after being charged with having several pornographic photos of young boys on his home computer. New shops to open at Treasure Coast Square mall
Glamour Shots and Treasure Coast Menswear
recently opened at Treasure Coast Square mall in Jensen Beach, and Gameroom Grill is scheduled to open Saturday. |
| 03/01 | Proud grandparents watch Olympic MVP
Butch and Joan Miller watched with pride as their grandson helped Team USA clinch the silver medal in hockey. Martin County student named humane society ambassador
Sabrina Lolo, a junior at Martin County High School, has been named the “Official Facebook/Twitter Ambassador for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast.
Stuart soldier to leave hospital
Stuart native and soldier Chris Lust should be released from the hospital this week after fighting a potentially fatal bacterial infection he contracted while on duty in Haiti, said his mother Lorilei Lust. PSL man sleeps, speeds during chase
A Port St. Lucie man alternated between sleeping and speeding as he led deputies in a pursuit, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said. |
