COVID vaccine restrictions leave residents scrambling for boosters
Florida and 16 other states have COVID shot restrictions that essentially align with new guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Convicted predator named ‘Jaws’ caught in Martin Co. after fleeing life sentence in NC
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A convicted child predator who called himself "Jaws" was captured in Dupuis Park after fleeing North Carolina authorities and skipping out on a life sentence. In a joint operation with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said authorities...
FSTED Council Elects 2025-27 Officers
The Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council said it has elected a new slate of officers for the 2025-2027 cycle. • Joshua Revord, P.E., Port of Fort Pierce port director, was elected chair. • Joseph Morris, Port Everglades CEO and port director, was elected vice chair. • Lance Scott,...
Stuart CRB backs Seacoast conditional use
STUART – The Community Redevelopment Board voted unanimously Sept. 15 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit and three waivers to the form-based code so Seacoast Bank can build a modern 58,647-square-foot corporate headquarters and parking garage between Federal Highway and Colorado Avenue to replace its...
New online pet scam threatens to euthanize adopted animals
MARTIN COUNTY — Martin County Sheriff’s Office sent out a memo on Sept. 19 warning residents of an online pet adoption scam circulating Facebook. According to MCSO, there have been six victims so far. The scam, which is being investigated by MCSO, advertises puppies and kittens for rehoming...
Vero Beach Man Faces DUI Manslaughter Charge in Bicyclist’s Death
VERO BEACH — A Vero Beach man faces DUI manslaughter charges after authorities say he struck and killed a bicyclist while driving impaired in a late-night crash last year. Anthony McDaniel, 55, was arrested Aug. 23 in connection with the May 27, 2024, collision that claimed the life of 59-year-old Danelle...
Tenet opens new Florida hospital & 3 more updates
Here are four recent updates from Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International:. 1. Tenet opened a new 54-bed hospital in Port St. Lucie, Fla., on Sept. 4. Florida Coast Medical Center is the sixth standalone hospital in the Palm Beach Health Network, a subsidiary...
Sheriff’s office warning residents of scheme involving puppies and kittens
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says it is actively investigating a series of puppy and kitten adoption scams circulating on Facebook and other online platforms.
CareerSource Research Coast opens new satellite offices on Treasure Coast
FORT PIERCE — CareerSource Research Coast has opened satellite offices across the Treasure Coast to expand access to workforce services for job seekers in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The move follows the recent opening of the agency’s new Comprehensive Career Center in Fort Pierce. Services will...
‘Crossed Roads: From Music to Art’ gallery now on display at MGCCC
Biloxi Fire Museum to celebrate 25 years with ribbon cutting event. Hugh Keaton takes us to the Biloxi Fire Museum, which is celebrating 25 years with a special ribbon-cutting event. Updated: 13 hours ago. Prepare for a soggy day with plenty of scattered showers and storms off and on in...

















