Martin County makes MARTY bus service free to ride
MARTIN COUNTY — Residents in Martin County now have a free and more accessible option for public transportation after county commissioners voted Nov. 4 to eliminate fares on the MARTY bus line. “MARTY is the mass transit system in Martin County. It is available to everyone in the community....
Vero finance staff back in state’s doghouse after data-entry goof
Vero Beach finally filed its second late audit nearly four months past the due date, but the city’s finance staff still struggles with the most basic accounting duties, causing a new violation of state law for misstating taxes to be assessed. An error resulted in a wrong property tax...
Natural beauty surrounds sumptuous Seaglass home
Nestled within the lush live oak canopy in Seaglass, GHO Homes’ acclaimed island subdivision, the newly completed home at 9193 Seaglass Court is a turn-key showcase where natural beauty meets luxury. Located at the corner of Wabasso Beach Road and A1A, Seaglass is a gated community thoughtfully laid out...
Fort Pierce Extends Impact Fee Waiver for Local Construction Through November 2026
The City of Fort Pierce has extended its impact fee waiver for new residential and commercial construction in the Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area. The waiver will remain in effect through November 3, 2026. The City Commission approved this extension on November 3, 2025. The policy was first adopted in 2020 to...
Search underway for missing autistic teen last seen leaving Palm City home
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — Authorities in Martin County are actively searching for a 14-year-old autistic boy who was last seen leaving his home in Palm City following an argument with his mother. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said that they are searching for Ethan R. Boyd, who...
Bleu Clarinet is Now Open in Fort Pierce
We shared the news about Bleu Clarinet's plans to open in Fort Pierce a few months ago; now, they're open for business. Bleu Clarinet is now open at 901 Ave D, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, debuting as an upscale live-music lounge with a full restaurant. What to Expect. A 110-seat...
Sorensen Real Estate opens third island office in Riomar
Dale Sorensen Real Estate opened its third office on the barrier island this week in the former PNC bank building at the northeast corner of the A1A and 17th Street intersection. The beautifully remodeled 3,880-square-foot building – shaded by four of Riomar’s signature oak trees – will be the company’s...
Florida reimburses over $2 million to local sheriffs for immigration enforcement efforts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, says Florida’s state government is giving more than $2 million to three Sheriff’s Offices as reimbursement for immigration enforcement efforts. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, and the...
2 victims in Port St. Lucie double shooting identified
Police say Mark Douglas Golden, 54, and David Walter Gasik, 75, were shot during a neighbor dispute by Paul Maraio, 62, who is also deceased.
Florida deputies recover victim’s $17K from Uber after fraud scheme
Detectives with the Martin County Sheriff's Office were able to recover $17,000 on Monday after it had been taken from a victim as part of a fraud scheme.

















