FDOT advances $447 million project to link Florida’s Turnpike and I-95 in Martin County
MARTIN COUNTY — The Florida Department of Transportation’s Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is studying plans for a new system-to-system interchange connecting Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) and Interstate 95 (SR 9) near SE Bridge Road in Martin County. The project, now in the Project Development and Environment (PD&E)...
Economic Council CEO calls for state investigation
STUART — Ted Astolfi, the Economic Council of Martin County’s CEO, has asked state officials to investigate three Stuart city commissioners for allegedly violating state law by refusing to comply with Senate Bill 180. Astolfi, in an Oct. 21 request, urged lawmakers to review the actions of Commissioners...
Seriously ill cruise ship passenger rescued by SLC firefighters and Coast Guard
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Crews from the St. Lucie County Fire District and the U.S. Coast Guard successfully executed a life-saving offshore rescue of a seriously ill passenger from a cruise ship, just seven miles off the coast. The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) said that...
Pulse Fit Studios opens in Riverland
PORT ST. LUCIE — GL Homes, a privately owned Florida-based homebuilder, recently celebrated the grand opening of its highly anticipated Pulse Fit Studios in the Riverland community of southwest Port St. Lucie. The 12,000-square-foot facility, located within Riverland’s Wellness & Fitness Center, is open exclusively...
Treasure Coast Food Bank Warns of Worsening Hunger as Shutdown Freezes SNAP Benefits
FORT PIERCE — As the federal government shutdown stretches into November, the Treasure Coast Food Bank warned Monday that the crisis is worsening food insecurity for tens of thousands of local families, with SNAP benefits suspended for the first time in history and resources at the nonprofit pushed to the brink.
B-29 DOC remaining tour stops in Florida canceled
Due to unscheduled aircraft maintenance and logistical and scheduling considerations for DOC’s maintenance program, B-29 DOC’s remaining scheduled tour stops in Florida have been canceled. “While the decision to cancel the appearance of B-29 DOC at the 2025 Stuart Air Show is disappointing, it is necessary to ensure...
Police investigate after 23-year-old woman’s body shuts down I-95 North in PSL
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — New details confirm a woman’s body in the roadway caused Saturday morning's I-95 North shutdown in Port St. Lucie. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the woman has not been identified, but has been described as a 23-year-old from Fort Pierce.
2 Arrested For Allegedly Neglecting, Abusing Elderly Woman And Stealing Her Home Deed
Two people are facing charges for allegedly abusing an elderly Florida woman in their capacity as caretakers, and stealing her home’s deed out from under her, authorities said Friday. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said the “disturbing” investigation began back in July when a complaint was made to the Florida...
Nation’s First Search-And-Rescue Otter, ‘Splash’, Meets Florida Sheriff For Demonstration
The nation’s first search and recovery otter, named Splash, was introduced to authorities in Florida this week. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said Splash and his owner/trainer Michael Hadsell, from Florida-based nonprofit Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, visited this week to show off his skills, which they hope...
Best Gyms in Palm City, FL
Finding the perfect gym can be a daunting task, especially when you have a plethora of options to choose from. Palm City, FL, is home to a variety of fitness centers, each offering unique features and programs. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone just starting their fitness journey, there’s a gym in Palm...

















