Florida Woman Accused of Burying Kittens Alive Because She Thought They Were Demons
Deputies dug through a Florida woman's backyard to rescue two kittens she allegedly buried alive. The suspect reportedly told officers she believed demons possessed the pets. Children Were Trying To Protect the Kittens From the Suspect. As PEOPLE reports, Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek explained at an Oct. 9 news...
Port St. Lucie Caregiver Sentenced in Boca Raton Elder Exploitation Case
A 57-year-old Port St. Lucie woman hired to care for an elderly Boca Raton client pleaded guilty Wednesday to exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult in a case involving nearly $20,000 in alleged transactions. Investigators accused Rachel R. Albert of a scheme that stretched across nearly a year and involved forged checks and unauthorized credit card charges. She was sentenced to nearly a year behind bars and restrictions on future caregiving work.
Emergency contract aims to restore MARTY bus service
Martin County leaders approved an emergency transit plan to restore MARTY bus service after last week's unexpected shutdown left riders stranded.
‘FIRST OF MANY’: AG discusses Mimms conviction, warns of more corruption cases
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the former city manager's conviction is the first major outcome from the state's newly created public corruption unit
Woman accused of burying cats alive in yard because she thought they were demons
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – A 37-year-old Florida woman has been arrested for allegedly burying cats in her yard while they were still alive. Martin County deputies and animal services officers responded to a residence last week at the Hobe Sound Mobile Home Park on Southeast Federal Highway to investigate an animal cruelty case.
Florida Man Delivered Fentanyl to Dead Customer’s Home Before 115 MPH Chase, Sheriff Says
James Arthur Green returned to a dead customer’s home to deliver fentanyl, unaware that St. Lucie County sheriff’s detectives were using the deceased person’s cellphone to arrange the purchase, according to the sheriff’s office. Green, ... Read more
St. Lucie County fall plant sale, workshops set for Saturday
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A plant sale will feature Florida-Friendly plants, including many native species. Prices start at $4. Gardeners can shop for plants and get gardening advice at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, Oct. 17. The sale runs from 10...
Martin County to close County Line Bridge for yearlong replacement project
Martin County will close SE County Line Bridge on Oct. 20 for a replacement project expected to last about a year, requiring motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to follow detours. The 200-foot section of SE County Line Road between SE Girl Scout Camp Road and SE Island Drive will remain closed...
St. Lucie County fire chief faces calls to resign after overwhelming no-confidence vote
A St. Lucie County Fire District board member is calling on Fire Chief Jeff Lee to resign after firefighters delivered an overwhelming vote of no confidence in district leadership, the latest fallout from a hazing investigation that led to the firing of three veteran firefighters. More than 74% of firefighters...
Fort Pierce terminates contract with Crabby’s Dockside restaurant
After months of negotiations, Fort Pierce has terminated its lease with Crabby’s Dockside Restaurant, clearing the way for the city to seek a new tenant while weighing how to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and property taxes. Crabby’s closed abruptly in February over the unpaid...
