Mimi Wild: 25 years as the heart behind the operations at Molly’s House
STUART – At Molly’s House, a treasured nonprofit on the Treasure Coast, one person has become synonymous with its warmth, hospitality, and seamless operations. Program Director Mimi Wild is celebrating over 25 years of service—a milestone that reflects both her deep personal commitment and the vital role she plays...
Places for Best Lunch in Stuart, Florida
Lunch in Stuart, Florida, is typically more than a quick bite. It’s about enjoying local flavor, whether that means a beachside table with ocean views, fresh seafood in a laid-back dining room, or a family-friendly patio where kids can run free. The right spot can turn a lunch break into an experience you remember....
Great American Raft Race brings waves of fun to Causeway Cove
FORT PIERCE — The waters of Causeway Cove Marina came alive Thursday morning, Aug. 7, as cheers, laughter, and splashes of creativity powered The Great American Raft Race. Crowds lined the marina to watch teams of all ages — from kids to local law enforcement officers — climb aboard their hand-built vessels and...
Kolter Homes set to begin sales at The Cove at Park Trace
Kolter Homes is set to begin sales at its newest gated community, The Cove at Park Trace, located within the Preserves at Park Trace in Stuart. The current phase offers 23 homesites available for single-story, single-family homes. The Cove at Park Trace is adjacent to Cove Royale, another new neighborhood in the...
Odd ‘organized crime ring’ was devoted to stealing berries, Florida sheriff says
As “organized crime” rings go, deputies just took down a strange one in Florida devoted entirely to stealing berries. The 11 men were skilled at it, too, having amassed 6,000 pounds of saw palmetto berries before deputies closed in, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said in an Aug. 13 news release. The roundup...
Community holds vigil honoring teen with autism who drowned in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla (CBS12) — This Sunday marks one week since the tragic drowning of 13-year-old Roger Rivera, who slipped away from his backyard and was later found in a Port St. Lucie retention pond. On Friday evening, more than 100 members of the Central Park community near...
Fort Pierce Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Amid Florida’s...
A Fort Pierce man, Derron Nathaniel Johnson, 28, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for drug trafficking involving fentanyl and cocaine. U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon imposed the 96-month sentence after Johnson entered a guilty plea, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern...
11 arrested in Florida berry theft ring, deputies say
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities in Martin County announced the arrest of 11 individuals on Thursday in connection with an organized crime ring accused of stealing nearly 6,000 pounds of saw palmetto berries — used in dietary supplements — from local ranchers. The berries, valued at around...
Jupiter Police Chief Michael Barbera retiring after a year at the helm
Jupiter is once again looking for a person to lead the town's police department. After about a year as police chief, the town announced Friday that Michael Barbera is retiring Oct. 3 after officials said he reached mandatory retirement. Barbera took the helm of the Jupiter Police Department last October...
Indiantown residents overwhelmingly vote against tax-exemption proposal
Indiantown residents recently voted against a proposed tax-exemption aimed at drawing large businesses to the area. The measure, which sought to offer financial incentives to companies expanding or relocating to the village, was overwhelmingly rejected in a vote on Aug.12. The proposed exemption would have allowed...
