Hammerheads Earn Double-Header Split Against Cardinals Saturday Night
JUPITER, FL – The Jupiter Hammerheads (27-31; 57-67) earned a double-header split against the Palm Beach Cardinals (27-31; 58-64) in Saturday night’s double-header at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. GAME ONE. After Friday night got washed with rain, Jupiter starting pitcher Nate Payne tossed a scoreless top of the...
Teen Trio Charged In Florida Neighborhood Crime Spree
Deputies nab three teens suspected of a series of car burglaries and thefts across multiple neighborhoods. A crime spree that left residents on edge has come to an end with the arrest of three teenagers. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office has charged Verley Scarlett, 17, Joseph Vigliotti, 18, and Anthony Paul, 16, in...
Former Tradition teacher jailed after soliciting student relationship
MARTIN COUNTY – A former Tradition Preparatory High School teacher remains in the Martin County Jail on a charge of an authority figure soliciting/engaging in a romantic relationship with a student, a second-degree felony. Addam Timothy LeClair, 43, of the 7300 block of Southeast Craig Street in Hobe Sound...
Video shows Florida officers nearly struck by alleged drunk driver
New bodycamera video shows Florida nearly being struck by a car whose driver was allegedly drunk. Port St. Lucie Police released the footage on social media Thursday of the incident that apparently happened Sunday. Multiple officers were blocking a roadway for a crash with their marked units that had their...
Three killed in Florida Turnpike crash were Haitian immigrants
The three people died when an undocumented truck driver made an illegal U-turn and the minivan they were in crashed into it.
Sikh community holds prayer service outside St. Lucie Co. jail
Dozens of members from the Sikh community gathered Thursday in the parking lot outside the St. Lucie County jail.
Savor the sip, support the paws at Whiskers for Whiskey
STUART — Those who support the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast and enjoy a taste of top-shelf whiskey may want to mark their calendars for Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. That’s when the humane society will host its annual Whiskers for Whiskey Tasting event in partnership with The Chef’s Table, 2313 SE Ocean Blvd.
Council on Aging Martin County expands programs for memory care and adult day services
STUART — The Council on Aging of Martin County is expanding its Kane Center programs with new facilities for memory care and adult day services, officials announced. The project includes 830 square feet of additional program space, a redesigned Memory Enhancement Center with its own entrance and a more private and...
IRSC Plans Nation’s First Community College Medical School At Port St. Lucie Campus
Port St. Lucie, FL — Indian River State College (IRSC) and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) have announced plans to establish a new medical school at IRSC’s Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie. This collaboration aims to address the growing need for healthcare professionals in Florida, particularly...
Youth Banner Art Showcase Call for Student Artists
The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) announces a call for artists to participate in the Youth Banner Art Showcase, a citywide celebration of student creativity, culture, and community pride. Local artists are invited to submit original artwork for a chance to be featured on light pole banners throughout the...