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Driver's BMW carried victim's bicycle more than a mile after deadly hit-and-run, FHP says
SEWALL'S POINT, Fla. (CBS12) — The driver of a BMW sedan allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run early Friday morning was going approximately 90 mph shortly before the crash, a witness estimated. A Stuart woman was booked on a DUI manslaughter count following the collision, which happened shortly before...
2 MartinArts Events to Enjoy in July
This month, MartinArts will welcome the community for an exhibition opening and a concert showcasing the talents of young artists, both at the Court House Cultural Center on July 9. MartinArts will unveil the “Third Annual Members Showcase,” an exhibition of works by MartinArts member artists, in the Court House...
Stuart police pursuit that resulted in man's death 'was within department policy'
STUART − A review of a Stuart police pursuit that ended with a suspect involved in a crash that left a 76-year-old man dead determined the “pursuit was within department policy,” according to recently-released records. The April 18 crash at U.S. 1 and Southeast Central Parkway happened...
Florida drug eradication fund helps FDLE seize enough fentanyl to kill 18.5 million people
One year after Florida's State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) program began, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Tuesday that 19 people were arrested locally for various drug-related offenses. FDLE received a portion of the near $15 million allocated throughout the state after Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the program,...
Florida woman stuck in Turks and Caicos pleads guilty
Sharitta Gier, the Florida woman arrested alongside others in Turks and Caicos after ammunition was allegedly found in their luggage, has pleaded guilty to her charges -- and hopes to return home to Orlando soon. It's been 52 days since she was arrested. In that time, others have gone through their cases, were sentenced to a fine, and allowed to return home.
Jamaican-Americans in Florida nervous as Hurricane Beryl heads towards island
TAMPA, Fla. - David Luckain is so proud of his Jamaican restaurant on West Waters Avenue in Tampa that he's opening a second one on the east side of town. "We want to make a Jamaican oasis in Tampa," said Luckain. "So, you could just tap into it whenever you want to."
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