Martin County Fair clinches lease agreement in narrow vote
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — The Martin County Fair will move forward with plans for a new home after county commissioners on Dec. 2 narrowly approved a long-term lease for 31 acres on Southwest Citrus Boulevard. Assistant County Administrator George Stokus said the lease establishes an initial 10-year term with...
American Icon Brewery serves fresh brews, innovative food in a historical setting
VERO BEACH – When a restaurant has exceptionally crafted beer, and fresh, innovative food in a very cool and historical building, that appears to be the trifecta of a winning combination. Such is the case at American Icon Brewery. The story of this local landmark is one of Vero...
Abandoned freighter becomes Florida’s newest artificial reef
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - New video has been released of the deliberate sinking of a freighter to create an artificial reef off Florida’s East Coast. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sank the Borocho, a 227-foot derelict vessel, Nov. 18 in Martin County, nine miles off the St. Lucie Inlet.
One person injured, one arrested following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — The Stuart Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, authorities said. Police reported that officers responded to the incident around 5 a.m. in the 900 block of Southeast Tarpon Avenue. Officials said the shooting is believed to be an isolated incident. According to...
There’s no need for WLRN in the Treasure Coast | Opinion
As general manager of WQCS 88.9-FM, I read with interest The Palm Beach Post editorial advocating for WLRN's expansion into our region. While I respect WLRN's work in Miami-Dade, the editorial overlooks an important fact: The Treasure Coast already has exceptional public radio coverage. For over 40 years, WQCS has...
Lake Mary Stuns Vero Beach, 28-27, on Hail Mary Pass, Lateral on Final Play...
Rams take on unbeaten Indians in large-class public school showdown in Miami
Stuart sting nabs Florida man sending explicit images to ’13-year-old girl’
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A 22-year-old man is in custody after Stuart police say he tried to message a “13-year-old girl” who was really an undercover officer. Officers with the Stuart Police Department (SPD) say they issued a warrant for 22-year-old William Rogers of Live Oak for transmission of harmful material to a...
Police: Girl wasn’t wearing seat belt during fatal go-kart crash
A preliminary police report is revealing more details related to the tragic death of a 6-year-old girl at Urban Air Adventure Park in Port St. Lucie.
Driver killed, 2-year-old and his mother in hospital after car rolls into ditch
A driver is dead, and a 2-year-old boy and his mother are in the hospital following a single-car crash east of Lake Wales on Friday, officials said. The crash happened just before 1 p.m. on State Road 60 near Tiger Lake Road, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
South Carolina man arrested in Stuart child-exploitation case
STUA — A South Carolina man has been arrested following a two-year investigation into child-exploitation allegations, the Stuart Police Department said. Robert Allen Quick was taken into custody Nov. 13 in Jonesville, South Carolina, after Stuart police worked with agencies in Texas, the Martin County Sheriff’s...

















