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Amtrak Passenger Train Strikes Semi Truck in Indiantown Thursday, Truck's Cab Bursts Into Flames, No Serious Injuries Reported
Martin County - Friday August 23, 2024: An Amtrak passenger train passing through Indiantown Thursday clipped the front cab of a semi tractor trailer truck. It happened around 10:30 AM yesterday morning at the crossing on SW Amaryllis Avenue just before it meets SW Warfield which runs parallel to the train tracks.
Semi-truck bursts into flames after being hit by an Amtrak train in Florida
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A semi-truck burst into flames after it was struck by an Amtrak train carrying 72 passengers and 14 crew members in Florida, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook. The truck driver was reportedly trying to cross the rails around 10:30 a.m. Thursday at...
Golf Courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park?
Jonathan Dickinson State Park, located in Hobe Sound, Florida, is known for its biodiversity and offerings of recreational activities for locals. Recently, there has been discussion about a proposal to build golf courses within the state park. This plan has sparked considerable public interest, with many people eager to understand what it could mean for the park, those who enjoy it, and its surrounding areas.
'Need to really chill and get along': Martin County sheriff reacts to recent road rage incidents
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — The day after police in Port St. Lucie released video of a road rage incident involving a gun, deputies at the Martin County Sheriff's Office released information about two road rage arrests, also involving guns, that occurred on the same day. Sheriff William Snyder said...
Voter turnout up in 1 county, but down in 2, compared to 2016 and 2020 primaries
The Aug. 20 primary election ended with some incumbents being ousted, some highly contested races advancing to the Nov. 5 general election, and a tight race between two political newcomers resulting in a recount. More voters turned out in Indian River County, but fewer turned out in Martin and St. Lucie counties, compared to past primaries in 2016 and 2020. Here's how many people voted in the last three primaries on the Treasure Coast. ...
A challenger and six-term incumbent faced off for the District 1 Martin County Commission seat
MARTIN COUNTY — Challenger Eileen Vargas defeated six-term incumbent Doug Smith Tuesday in a heated District 1 Republican County Commission primary. Now Vargas will face a write-in candidate in the Nov. 5 general election. Growth was the most important issue to voters, Vargas said during her campaign, and she stressed how important...
Three sought the District 3 seat on the Martin County Commission vacated by the chair
MARTIN COUNTY — Small-business owner Blake Capps won a seat on the County Commission Tuesday, defeating two others, including Indiantown Mayor Susan Gibbs Thomas, at the end of voting in the primary election. Capps will fill the seat vacated by Chair Harold Jenkins who did not seek reelection. In his...
GUNS AND RAGES: Two arrested after pulling weapons during road rage incidents
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Martin County deputies responded to two road rage calls on Sunday. In each of those separate instances, guns were allegedly pointed at drivers. “We have to, as good neighbors, chill, just a bit, and stop trying to John Wayne yourself through every incident that occurs in traffic,” said Martin County Sheriff William Snyder.
Florida primary Election Day 2024: See results for Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River county
Across the Treasure Coast Tuesday, voters were making important decisions about what candidates would move on to the Nov. 5 general election and, in some cases, who would wrap up their campaigning and immediately claim election to their new terms in office. Sheriff's races in Indian River and St. Lucie counties were...
FIERY COLLISION: Amtrak train hits semi attempting to cross train tracks
No one was hurt after an Amtrak train smashed into a semi on the tracks near Indiantown, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The collision occurred Thursday morning near the intersection of Southwest Warfield Boulevard and Southwest Amaryllis Avenue. According to a post on the sheriff's office's Facebook page,...
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