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Plastic, surveillance video help Stuart police build case in fatal hit-and-run crash
STUART – Surveillance footage, witnesses and a piece of plastic from a Land Rover helped police link a couple to a March hit-and-run crash that fatally injured a 74-year-old man in a motorized scooter, recently-released records show. Stacey Carey, 39, and her fiance, Thomas Gity Jr., 44, were arrested April 27 following a Stuart police investigation into the March 16 crash at Northwest Federal Highway and Northwest Wright Boulevard just north of the Roosevelt Bridge. ...
'My whole quality of life has changed:' Florida expanding access to free health care
STUART, Fla. — John Ostrout has been battling health issues for years. "I had a mild heart attack and they had to put a stint in my heart and I was informed at that time that I needed ongoing care from a cardiologist," Ostrout said. Construction is his career...
NASA astronauts to fly Boeing Starliner in Florida rocket launch: Where to watch on Treasure Coast
Godspeed, Starliner. Boeing's maiden crewed flight is scheduled next week. Boeing is preparing to launch its Starliner capsule on its first crewed mission as soon as 10:34 p.m. EDT Monday, May 6, from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. And the Treasure Coast may get a peek at the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifting off into the sky. ...
Treasure Coast restaurants with views of the ocean or river — and a rocket launch
Waterfront dining is a pretty Florida thing to do. So is watching a rocket launch lift off. There’s a handful of restaurants on the Treasure Coast that offer both: a killer view of the ocean or river and a chance to see an orange streak in the sky and the contrail from the rocket launch that follows. ...
Stay away: Fecal pollution warning issued for this Florida beach
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County issued a water-quality health advisory on Tuesday, warning of potential fecal pollution. Specifically, the advisory applies to the whole of the county — including its beaches — and Dubois Park in Jupiter. According...
WPBF to the Rescue: Highlighting animal welfare groups on 'Adopt a Shelter Pet Day'
Fla. — To celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, WPBF 25 is shining a light on the tireless efforts of South Florida animal rescues and highlighting their biggest needs from our community. Tri-County Animal Rescue: Boca Raton. "Adopt Don't Shop" is the message from shelter leaders at...
South American gangs are targeting bank customers, slashing tires and stealing cash
STUART, Fla. — The Martin County Sheriff's Office is warning people to watch out for a dangerous new criminal trend that has taken a more serious turn. “Thursday, we had an incident where a lady from Palm City went to the bank in Palm City, withdrew an amount of cash. And then as she was driving eastbound on 714, noticed that her tire pressure light and her car was on," said Chief Deputy John Budensiek.
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