The Jimmy Ryce tragedy: A father’s long wait for justice
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Feb. 9, 2014, in the Miami Herald. T he years have not healed Don Ryce‘s pain, only prolonged it. It was 1995 when his son, a gap-toothed 9-year-old named Jimmy, was snatched from a Redland school bus stop, raped and killed. As Ryce counts the last few days until Wednesday’s scheduled execution of...
Fire tears through Stuart medical supply building, crews battle overnight blaze
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Multiple fire crews worked overnight to extinguish a massive fire at Pinnacle Health Radiology Services in Stuart. Firefighters with Martin County Fire Rescue say they were dispatched to the 2800 block of SE Monroe Street just before midnight on Saturday after reports of flames and heavy smoke coming from the building.
Two people shot Saturday in Port St. Lucie, here’s what we know
Two people were shot Saturday in Port St. Lucie. Police say the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and not a random act.
Speeding Stop Reels In Massive Over-The-Limit Fish Bust The Florida Keys
Two men cited for illegal fish (MCSO) A pre-dawn traffic stop for speeding ended with...
Comic fans can enjoy Free Comic Book Day on May 2 at participating Treasure...
Free Comic Book Day is an annual celebration uniting readers, creators, and retailers. Every first Saturday in May, shops across North America hand out special editions from top publishers. Since its inception by Joe Field in 2002, the celebration has grown massively. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2. This...
Papichulo Tacos Opens New Location in Palm City This Spring
At a Glance: Papichulo Tacos is opening a new restaurant in Palm City on Mapp Road The Tulum-inspired concept features elevated tacos, craft cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere This marks the restaurant’s expansion into Martin County Papichulo Tacos is bringing its Tulum-inspired taco concept to Palm City with a new location set to open this […] The post Papichulo Tacos Opens New Location...
Boca Raton, Fort Pierce police help feds take down transnational jewelry robbery crew
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — A years-long investigation involving multiple South Florida law enforcement agencies — including Boca Raton and Fort Pierce police — has led to the final sentencing of a member of a transnational robbery crew responsible for millions in losses. Federal officials announced Friday that...
‘Opportunity zones’: Port St. Lucie looking at new ways to boost economic growth
The city of Port St. Lucie has looked to revitalize and redevelop Walton and One, the area around the MidFlorida Event Center. Now city council wants to make it and other areas in the city "opportunity zones" to hopefully attract business and create jobs. WATCH BELOW:. Opportunity zones are federally...
Treasure Coast High evacuated after bomb threat in Port St. LuciePolice sweep finds no...
PORT ST. LUCIE – Port St. Lucie Police is investigating a bomb threat which caused an evacuation of Treasure Coast High School on May 1, according to police reports. The police station received a call at about 2:45 p.m., May 1, where the caller said that a bomb was in the area of Southwest Darwin Boulevard, according to police reports.
Martin County Approves $74M Operations Center Despite Single Bid Concerns
At a Glance: Martin County approved the construction of a $74 million public operations center off Southwest Waterside Way Commissioner Eileen Vargas dissented over concerns about the single bid process The 118,000-square-foot facility will house Public Works, General Services, and Parks and Recreation departments Martin County has approved moving forward with a $74 million public […] The post Martin County Approves $74M Operations...
