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If you’re moving illegal substances across a portion of the 57-mile stretch of SR-710, there is a high probability you aren’t making it out of Martin County. Over the last two weeks, Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputies working in the Indiantown area have focused their enforcement on this specific roadway, which is a known corridor for regional drug trafficking.

PORT ST. LUCIE — Four officials from the city of Port St. Lucie have been recognized by the Florida League of Cities with the 2026 Home Rule Hero Award for their advocacy work during this year’s legislative session. The recipients are Vice Mayor Jolien Caraballo, Councilwoman Stephanie Morgan,...

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing later this month to gather input on proposed changes to manatee protection zones in the county. The meeting is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 28, 2026, at the County...

TREASURE COAST — Homelessness across the Treasure Coast increased in 2026, reversing a decline seen the previous year, according to newly released point-in-time count data. The annual count, conducted in late January, recorded 574 people experiencing homelessness across the region’s three counties, reflecting a year-over-year rise. Rayme Knuckles,...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Port St. Lucie police are investigating after racial slurs were found scrawled at Pioneer Park on Sunday. The incident is being reviewed by the Port St. Lucie Police Department’s park unit, officials said. The sign, which was reportedly installed by the city,...

A 19-year-old pilot walked away uninjured after his rented plane suffered engine failure and crashed upside down in Martin County.

STUART – For 15 years, the Mary’s Home Fashion Show & Luncheon has been known for dazzling fashion, good food, a lively silent auction and basket raffle filled with themed baskets, and inspiring real-life stories. This year, with a sold-out crowd of 300 guests, Mary’s Home added one...

The Martin County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Department of Transportation are working to curb dangerous driving on State Road 710 following a series of deadly crashes. Along the roadway, fast-moving traffic squeezes into two lanes, creating a setup deputies say makes safety a constant concern. The sheriff's office considers the two lanes the most dangerous in the county.

Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. 2,000 additional acres in Martin County will be permanently preserved as part of the Florida Forever Program. The $17 million conservation project includes 1,700 acres of the Bar-B ranch.

A man who allegedly shot a FedEx driver seven times at his workplace claimed self-defense after following the victim from a highway road rage incident, according to police documents.