Martin teacher argues school board cannot reweigh evidence in termination appeal
MARTIN COUNTY — Attorneys for former Martin County teacher Matthew Theobald are urging the Martin County School Board to reject its own appeal of an administrative law judge's recommendation that he be reinstated, arguing the board is attempting to relitigate factual findings it cannot legally overturn. In a response..
American Icon launches Icon Gold, honors everyday heroes
VERO BEACH — Hundreds gathered July 4 at American Icon Brewery for a Fourth of July celebration that marked the country’s 250th anniversary, the launch of Icon Gold, the rebranding of Power Plant Amber Lager and the announcement of a new program honoring local everyday heroes. The event...
The Source to open Dignity Ranch to public at Hidden Faces event
VERO BEACH — The Source will open its new 30-acre Dignity Ranch to the public for the first time during this year’s Hidden Faces event on Saturday, Oct. 17. The event, now called “Hidden Faces 2026… From Homeless to Home,” runs from 4 to 8 p.m. at the ranch. Organizers say it marks the first chance for residents to see
WATCH: Florida super speeder was going 100+ mph before takedown, officials say
A driver going over 100 mph in Martin County was arrested after authorities were able to disable his car—but not before he tried to get away on foot, the sheriff's office said. Markel Tillman, 33, was flying down State Road 710 in Indiantown on Tuesday when deputies said they...
Fire Station 19 opens in Fort Pierce to expand emergency response in northwest St....
FORT PIERCE — St. Lucie County Fire District officials marked the opening of Fire Station 19 on July 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a traditional apparatus push-in ceremony. The new station, located at 7570 Pruitt Research Road in Fort Pierce, is intended to strengthen emergency response in the...
Lawsuit claims E. coli-infected blueberries sold at Publix caused couple’s suffering in Palm Beach
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Great-grandparents Roberta and Oscar Cash claimed they suffered a foodborne illness through contaminated Chilean blueberries purchased in May at a Publix Supermarket in Jupiter, records show. The couple was diagnosed with an E. coli O145:H28 infection after suffering from bloody stools, abdomi
Flood Advisory in effect for St. Lucie County & Martin County until 8:15 p.m.
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:15 PM THIS EVENING. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central St. Lucie County and Martin County in east central Florida... * WHEN...Until 8:15 PM. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. At 631 PM EDT, Doppler radar ind
4 arrested after holding gun to Florida teen’s head, pushing him out of car:...
Video shows Martin County deputies chasing four people after the group held a 14-year-old at gunpoint and pushed him out of a car, according to authorities.
Luxury cars, vacations and $7M missing: 3 arrested in alleged St. Lucie fraud scheme
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Fort Pierce woman is accused of using her bookkeeping job to help carry out a seven-year scheme that cost a local business nearly $7 million, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. Three people were arrested simultaneously on July 16, 2026,...
Local woman turns $20 scratch-off into $5M jackpot
In a statement, officials said that Maria Duran, 57, claimed a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 CROSSWORD CASH scratch-off game on April 6.

















