FORECAST: Scattered morning showers, rain expected to last through the afternoon
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — We are tracking some on-and-off showers and storms this morning along the coast as tropical moisture continues to stream over our area. These storms are moving north-northeast quickly from Palm Beach County into Martin County. A southeast wind will continue to provide rain and...
Zora Neale Hurston’s Final Home Purchased and Preserved by The Conservation Fund
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Conservation Fund (TCF) purchased the home when it was about to be placed on the open market, putting it at risk of demolition or development. TCF will transfer the property to the Zora Neale Hurston Florida Education Foundation (ZNHFEF), who will turn it into a visitor and education...
Angelo’s Pizza Bringing Italian-American Fare to Stuart Plaza
Angelo's Pizza, the Italian-American restaurant brand based in Jupiter, is expanding to Stuart. Within the next few weeks, the third location will open at 5801 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997, in the Publix plaza at the US-1 and Cove Road intersection. Owner Michael Furfaro told Business Debut that the...
Exploring Lovely Downtown Stuart Coffee Shops
There’s nothing better than starting your day at one of the great coffee shops in Downtown Stuart. Maybe you’re just visiting, or perhaps you live nearby, but these Downtown Stuart coffee shops will feel like home. There’s one thing you’ll notice right off the bat: Stuart, Florida, excels in delivering some of the...
Woman, 24, dead after crash with semi truck on I-95 in Palm Beach Gardens
A fatal crash that occurred early Wednesday morning on I-95 is creating lane closures near exit 79B, PGA Boulevard.
You Could Spend All Day In This Enchanting Florida Garden And Never Grow Tired
Ever had that moment when you stumble upon something so unexpectedly magical that you wonder how it’s been hiding in plain sight all this time?. That’s McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach, Florida for you – an 18-acre tropical paradise that feels like stepping into a secret world where nature and whimsy dance...
School supplies still needed for Dunn’s KIDS Foundation donation drive
Dunn's KIDS Foundation, a St. Lucie County-based organization dedicated to supporting local children, is still requesting school supply donations for its annual Backpack Giveaway. "We are doing over 900 bags. We have the book bags ready. Now, we just have to fill them with the supplies," Howard Dunn Jr. said.
Martin County Residents Asked To Check Their Cars After Burglary Bust
The Martin County Sheriff's Office says a resident in the Hibiscus Park area near Stuart reported a suspicious man attempting to enter their parked vehicle this morning.
Skateboarder hit on SE Melaleuca Blvd in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE -- A skateboarder was injured on July 12 when a man hit him and a mailbox on Southeast Melaleuca Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, according to Port St. Lucie police reports. The man, later identified as Robert Voisine, 77, was driving on Southeast Melaleuca Boulevard when he...
Slow down or get a ticket: Stuart PD issues dozens of tickets in speeding...
STUART, Fla. — Drivers in Stuart may notice an increased police presence on local roads this week as part of "Operation Southern Slow Down," a coordinated traffic safety campaign spanning multiple states. The initiative aims to reduce speeding and aggressive driving, especially in areas known for crashes. The Stuart...