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Lewis Blvd. in Clewiston reopens after palm tree spill cleanup
A trailer lost its load of palm trees onto a section of Lewis Boulevard, causing a temporary roadway shutdown in Hendry County. According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, it happened at 7:30 a.m. after the semi-trailer loaded with approximately 60 palm trees somehow lost its load. Lewis Boulevard...
Proposed drug, alcohol rehab center facing opposition when it seeks Stuart's OK on Monday
Editor's note: This story was modified from its original version to correct information about where Behaviorial Health Centers owns rehabilitation centers. STUART — Martin County Sheriff William Snyder has strong words for people who would seek treatment at a proposed rehabilitation center in Stuart. ...
Martin County teachers, school district reach tentative contract; raise based on experience
MARTIN COUNTY — Teachers would get a boost in salary based on experience under a tentative agreement reached between the union and the school district. The tentative agreement would raise teachers' base salary by $85 for every year of experience. A teacher with 10 years of experience, for example, would get $850 added...
NWS Red Flag Warning over dry, windy, hot conditions; counties step up burn restrictions
Ongoing dry conditions have led to fire warnings and restrictions on burning across the Treasure Coast. The National Weather Service placed Indian River and St. Lucie counties under a Red Flag Warning Friday, which means strong winds, low humidity and warm temperatures could lead to "critical fire weather conditions." ...
'I raised my hero:' Florida mom of Navy sailor talks bond with son, brother
LOXAHATCHEE, Florida (WPTV) -- Kathleen Keane of Loxahatchee wears her "Proud U.S. Navy Mom" T-shirt with pride, showing support for her son, Aidan Barry. Barry serves in the U.S. Navy at Souda Bay Navy Base in Crete, Greece. "I raised my hero," Keane told Navy veteran and WPTV anchor Mike...
Semi-Owners Sue Palm Beach County Over New Ordinance That Bans Their Trucks
Attorney Chris Mills represents two truck-owners and says they need to keep their trucks on their properties so they can run their businesses. He says the ordinance, which takes effect July 1st, could force them out of business.
Playoff softball: Seminole Ridge ends season in regionals with shutout loss to Viera
LOXAHATCHEE — Bitten by the long ball, Seminole Ridge softball fell 5-0 to Viera on Thursday, unable to translate district dominance into regional success. In a game of Hawks, the visitors got the better of Seminole Ridge, despite a gutsy effort by Bella Martinez. ...
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