Stuart News

An attic fire today in The Crossings at Indian Run Apartments left residents of at least eight units of the building temporarily displaced.

Detectives with the Martin County Sheriff's Office are continuing an investigation at 907 Ocean Blvd., in Stuart, Florida, where approximately $100,000 in illegal fireworks, explosive materials, several weapons, and a large amount of cash has been discovered.

A Stuart man is facing charges after Martin County authorities found about $100,000 worth of fireworks and explosives in his home.

Talk about getting ready for the holidays. A Stuart man had a virtual armory of illegal fireworks, explosives, weapons and cash in his garage, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.

When was the last time you saw someone bring a Sail Fish back to the dock? I have never witnessed it because the angling community has voluntarily decided not to harvest Sail Fish although it is legal to do so and I am told they taste great smoked.

Little girl needs a new heart CERT Training Glass of wine leads to arrest Time is running out Sweetbay Beef Recall A chilling revelation Could the rape and murder of Coralrose Fullwood have been videotaped? One man says it was and he knows where the tape is.

Brandon Langel, of Fort Pierce, and his personal best 59-pound black grouper speared in 80 feet of water on the first day of lobster mini-season. Langel and his fellow divers picked up 35 lobsters and shot several gag grouper to 20 pounds.

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A Treasure Coast doctor came up with a charitable trade. He's willing to treat patients for free, if they do some good in return.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, which barred discrimination in public accommodations, as well as the 100th anniversary of the founding of the NAACP.

Other counties under the watch include Palm Beach, Brevard, Okeechobee, Osceola, Orange and Volusia.

The economy forced Riviera Yachts of the Americas to scale back its operations in the Manatee Pocket, and the Burdicks decided to jump back into the boat business.

The case of an illegal Guatamalan immigrant who was privately deported by a Florida hospital is at the center of a legal battle, observers say.

Police said a Treasure Coast couple who was robbed on their wedding day finally caught the people who did it Friday night.

MATTHEW RATAJCZAK file photo Capt. Casey Szparaga, of the Martin County Sheriff's Office, left, will be seeking his 19th straight arm wrestling medal in the Fire & Police Games competition on Monday.

By staff report Originally published 02:11 p.m., June 19, 2009 Updated 02:27 p.m., June 19, 2009 STUART - U.S. 1 northbound between Johnson Avenue and Kanner Highway is closed because of an accident involving a truck and a motorcycle.

Someone stole the tires off four trucks at a Stuart dealership overnight. Police said a patrol officer discovered the trucks sitting on wooden blocks with their tires removed at Advantage Ford, located at 4000 SE Federal Highway, shortly after 2:15 a.m. A fifth vehicle was on blocks, but the wheels had not been removed.

When: July 10, 2009 -- 6:00 PM Captains Meeting at Finz and Bare Bones. July 11, 2009 -- 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tournament July 11, 2009 -- 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Weight in at Finz Northeast Dock July 11, 2009 -- 6:00 PM Awards Celebration at Finz and Bare Bones Phone: 772-220-1773 Websites for all information and forms: MCAC Reef Fund Tournament Martin ...

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council continued to review management options for 10 species currently undergoing overfishing, including red snapper, during its meeting last week in Stuart, Florida.

A 30-year-old diamond salesman is being held in a Florida jail after police say he lied about being robbed of $500,000 worth of diamonds.