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Martin County student’s first day of school ends in tears following a hot and...

A Martin County parent says her daughter came home frustrated after her first bus ride home of the school year, describing extreme heat and overcrowding on the bus. Sherri Lindemann's daughter is a freshman at South Fork High School. Lindemann said she was caught off guard when she learned what had upset her child.
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Port St. Lucie Homes Sell Faster as Fewer Listings Hit the Market

Buyers in Port St. Lucie faced a shrinking pool of options as active listings dropped 12.8% year-over-year.
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Martin County Sheriff’s Office saves senior citizen from $600,000 gold bar scam

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Martin County senior citizen nearly lost $600,000 to a gold bar scam, but with the help of deputies, the crisis was averted. MCSO says that the victim was contacted by a fraudster claiming to be from his financial institution and was told that his bank account had been compromised. The s
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2 Stuart police officers reprimanded, 1 suspended over domestic assault investigation

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Two Stuart police officers were disciplined after an internal affairs investigation found they failed to properly investigate and document a domestic violence call in which a man repeatedly told officers that his girlfriend had punched, hit and slapped him. Officer Devon Taylor, the primary offic
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School district says safety won’t suffer as growth outpaces law enforcement budget

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — As St. Lucie County keeps building new schools to keep up with rapid growth, local law enforcement budgets aren't necessarily growing at the same pace, and district leaders say that won't be allowed to affect student safety. St. Lucie Public Schools is adding...
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Port St. Lucie job fair to bring nearly 80 employers together Thursday

PORT ST. LUCIE — Job seekers in Port St. Lucie will have an opportunity Thursday to meet with nearly 80 employers and community organizations at a job fair hosted by CareerSource Research Coast. The event is scheduled for Aug. 13 at the Mid-Florida Event Center. Doors will open at...
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Driver arrested in hit-and-run that injured child

A driver is in custody after a hit-and-run crash seriously injured a 7-year-old in Fort Pierce earlier this month, police said.
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Christopher Collins on Slow Growth, Clean Water, and Low Taxes in Martin County

Christopher “Doc” Collins is running for Martin County Commission after spending the last four years as a Stuart city commissioner and mayor. A chiropractor who has run a Downtown Stuart practice for 15 years, Collins is married with four young children. His platform centers on what he describes as slow growth, water q
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Martin County parent concerned about hot, overcrowded school bus

A Martin County mom says her daughter's first day of high school ended in tears after a hot, overcrowded bus ride home.
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Spirit Halloween stores begin to open across Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Get ready to scream with excitement! The spookiest time of year is almost here, and Halloween enthusiasts will be able to shop at 10 temporary Spirit Halloween locations across Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast. The seasonal retailer typically operates from August through early...

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