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8 Martin County restaurants fail inspection
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
HARSH PUNISHMENT: This could happen to students caught using phones in class
Cellphones must be turned off and put away during class time in the state of Florida. Now, the Martin County School District is looking for harsher punishments for students who violate that law.
Struggling sea turtle stuck between two rocks rescued by Florida first responders
STUART, Fla. - A sea turtle has returned to the ocean after being rescued by first responders in South Florida. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, a loggerhead sea turtle recently came ashore to lay eggs and tried to make it back to the water through a narrow path on the rocks, but got stuck.
First responders help free loggerhead turtle stuck on rocky shoreline
STUART, Fla. — A group first responders and good Samaritans came together to rescue a loggerhead sea turtle that was wedged between rocks on a Martin County beach Monday morning. The turtle was spotted along a rocky shoreline between Santa Lucea Beach and the House of Refuge Museum. According...
Construction site thefts one of the most 'underreported thefts' in Martin County: Sheriff
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Over the holiday weekend, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office arrested two undocumented men after they were caught stealing from a construction site in Palm City. According to Sheriff William Snyder, there is a growing trend across the state of people stealing construction materials and...
Poll: What's the best diner on the Treasure Coast?
Diners are known for their American, short-order fare sometimes served with a side of charming, retro aesthetic that includes counter service on diner stools. They usually serve homestyle breakfast, lunch and dinner comfort foods, and some are open 24/7. What is your favorite diner in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian...
Two arrested for separate thefts at JCPenney and West Marine in Martin County
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Two individuals found themselves in trouble with the law after attempting to steal items from local stores, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). Deputies reported that the first theft involved 29-year-old Ana Salcedas Cortina from West Palm Beach, who reportedly entered a...
Former GOP congressman Bob Inglis spreading gospel on climate change along Treasure Coast
Some people spend their days preaching to the converted, sharing their views with like-minded friends in comfortable echo chambers where true differences of opinion are rare. Bob Inglis is not one of those people. Inglis became a political conservative early in life, growing up with the teachings of economist Milton Friedman. He's listened...
MCSO deputies catch building material thieves
PALM CITY — Two men were charged with stealing building materials from at least two new-home construction sites in Martin County. The two suspects, Jaime Mauricio Garcia Baca and Cristian Sebastian Mayorga, only had Nicaraguan driver’s licenses. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, road patrol deputies stopped...
Florida real estate: Top home sales across the Treasure Coast in June
A $5.9 million Martin County house in Jupiter River Estates was the most expensive home sold on the Treasure Coast during June. This custom-built waterfront home boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 6,437 square feet. Here are the 15 most expensive home sales — five each in Indian River, Martin,...
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