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.

Man arrested on lewd act charges
A 31-year-old man accused of performing a lewd act on himself in a car in front of two adults and two children faces felony charges, according to arrest records released Thursday.

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.

Unemployment rate continues to climb
Florida's unemployment rate has tripled in the last decade, creating more challenges for an already flooded job market.

7 charged with mail fraud in connection with grow houses
Seven St. Lucie County residents, authorities say, who owned marijuana grow houses raided in 2006 are being charged with mail fraud in connection with the purchase of those houses.

Gas leak closes lane on U.S. 1 in Ft. Pierce
Officials have closed part of U.S. 1 and evacuated a building following a gas leak, Fort Pierce Utilities said.

Gang member arrested in violent attack outside gym
A known gang member accused in connection with a violent confrontation last month at the Minsky gym faces several charges, according to records released.

Student suspended for firing cap gun in class
A 13-year-old student at Manatee Academy received a 10-day suspension after being accused of firing a cap gun in class.

Benefit to help young PSL mom stricken by cancer
The last time Hope Morgan and her husband Todd looked forward to a doctor’s appointment was six years ago, a routine ultrasound to monitor the development of their only child, Chloe.

Unemployment increases in Florida
Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast show increases in unemployment.

Group to show huge abortion photos in public
Group to bring oversized photos of abortions to West Palm Beach and a main intersection in Port St. Lucie.

Prius in New York speeds out of control
Second reported Toyota Prius accident this week.

State officials to review cancer cluster study
University of West Florida cancer cluster study examines South Florida, not just The Acreage

Death of Port St. Lucie woman drug-related
She was found at a home on Northwest Duke Circle with a gunshot wound to the torso.

Humane Society: Seized cats 'in good health'
The Humane Society of St. Lucie County, which is now caring for the dozens of cats seized from a local home, says most of the cats appear to be in good health.

Death of Port St. Lucie woman drug-related
Police say the fatal shooting involved drug trafficking, however investigators could not say if the victim was involved with narcotics.

Naked man arrested, wanted tan, give a show
Asked why he was not wearing clothes, the man said to get a tan and give people a show, according to a police report.

FCAT testing day has arrived!
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Woman says Craigslist pet sitter stole jewelry
She needed a pet sitter. Elaine Burger says the person she hired stole thousands in jewelry.

Police search for missing man
It is believed the missing person may suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia.

75 cats found in Port St. Lucie home
Port St. Lucie police, responding to a 911 hangup at a home on Ronlea Court, discovered dozens of cats living in deplorable conditions.

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.

DNA helps solve DUI case
Police have arrested a woman they say swerved out of control and struck a pedestrian before crashing into a palm tree near South 18th Street and Delaware Avenue.

High rip current risk on Treasure Coast
The risk spans beaches from Volusia County to Martin County.

Search for 2 Port St. Lucie burglary suspects
Law enforcement officials Monday are searching for two suspects in an early morning burglary or attempted burglary of a Radio Shack in St. Lucie West

Extended Python hunting season begins
It's the first day of the special extended hunting season for burmese pythons and other reptiles of concern.

Neighbors react to Port St. Lucie murder
The investigation continues into the death in Port St. Lucie.

Police identify PSL murder victim
A woman was found shot in a Port St. Lucie home early Sunday morning, according to police.

Man faces charges for throwing rocks
A woman claims a man dragged her out of the hair salon, because he saw another man's number in her phone, according to the police report.

Police offer bright spot in gloomy budget
At a budget retreat this week Port St. Lucie leaders discussed ways to overcome a looming budget deficit. The city's police department may help do that: it's projecting a budget surplus.

Video captures crook stealing guitars
A St. Lucie County deputy spotted the burglary in progress. The video shows that too.

EMT talks about crash that took his leg
Chris Doyle vaguely remembers being rolled on a stretcher into the ER, the same place where he routinely delivers patients.

Free health clinic in St. Lucie County
When the new facility opens this summer, it could help 2,000 uninsured and underinsured residents in the area.

Arrest in theft of honky-tonk star's guitars
Amplifier of honky-tonk legend, guitars stolen from Fort Pierce shop; alert deputy catches suspect.

Paramedic in crash has leg amputated
Witnesses said a Port St. Lucie woman was speeding before the crash that killed her and injured two others when she crashed into the ambulance at a Fort Pierce intersection.

SUV crashes into ambulance, injuring medics
Two medics are rushed to near-by trauma center after being hit by an SUV.

Donations for Chile aid can be made to Red Cross fund
Treasure Coast, residents who want to help out are encouraged to make donations to the American Red Cross International Response Fund.

Bus aide charged with neglect
St. Lucie bus aide charged with neglect in student's self-injury.

Police bust grow house in Port St. Lucie
Plants, lights and an irrigation system confiscated in raid.

Rothstein in St. Lucie County Jail?
The mystery of convicted Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein's whereabouts may be solved.

Fort Pierce OKs red-light camera contract
It's the latest South Florida city to try and catch drivers who run through stop lights

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.

Ft. Pierce scientist fends off lawsuit
Dr. Edie Widder, a respected marine biologist based in Ft. Pierce, successfully defended a lawsuit filed by the co-founder of her organization, ORCA.

Police: Man used fake cash to buy lottery tix
Investigators turned up $282 in counterfeit money, a bag of marijuana, a $5 bill and $7 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets.