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NFL: Martin County grad Justin Simmons signs one-year deal with Atlanta Falcons
Many wondered why one of the best safeties in the NFL over the past decade was unsigned just weeks prior to the season. But months following his release from the only professional team that he’s played for, Justin Simmons finally has a home. The former Martin County High School star and Stuart native signed...
Sheriff: Woman admits to fatally shooting man, dumping body in rural Martin County
STUART — A woman is cooperating with the Martin County Sheriff's Office Thursday after she told deputies she shot and killed a man and dumped his body on rural county land. The shooting occurred during a scuffle between the two, said Sheriff William Snyder, and law enforcement authorities are unsure who started...
The Community Foundation For Palm Beach And Martin Counties Fights Opportunity Gaps
Since 1972, The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has been a leader in local philanthropy. The foundation has successfully connected donors with its vast network of trusted partners on the frontlines of the area’s most pressing challenges. Additionally, it offers charitable expertise to increase investment options for individuals, family foundations and corporations in Boca Raton and beyond.
South Fork High School Senior Serves as Student Leader
Bank of America selected South Fork High School senior Charles Woodward for this year’s Student Leaders program The post South Fork High School Senior Serves as Student Leader appeared first on Stuart Magazine.
Indian River State College President, Dr. Timothy Moore.
Host Laura Midkiff talks with Indian River State College President, Dr. Timothy Moore about the continuation of the IRSC Promise Program and it's opportunities for Students. Plus he shares his vision on IRSC's potential for the next five years...
In Florida primary, Matt Gaetz is fighting a battle over the future identity of the GOP
Gaetz is in a primary fight tied to ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the latest salvo in an ongoing war. Gaetz led that ouster. Now his district encapsulates a GOP intraparty clash that fuels dysfunction on the House floor and the campaign trail.
Kamala Harris Florida campaign looks to extend interest surge, attention through convention
Vice President Kamala Harris' Florida campaign said Friday it will seek to extend almost a month's worth of momentum into next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a series of events across the Sunshine State. The so-called "Week of Action" will include 40 events across Florida and will culminate with four watch...
Florida eyes spending under former UF president Ben Sasse
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis' office and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Thursday raised the possibility of looking into spending under former University of Florida president Ben Sasse."We take the stewardship of state funds very seriously and have already been in discussions with leadership at the university and with the (state university system's) Board of Governors to look into the matter," DeSantis spokesman Bryan Griffin said in a statement.Earlier in the day, Patronis offered support for an audit."Reports of (the university's) exorbitant spending by Ben Sasse's office are concerning," Patronis posted online. "As my agency can...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rick Scott ‘s bid for renomination for a second Senate term tops the list of races that Florida voters will decide in Tuesday’s primary. Scott is heavily favored against challengers John Columbus, an actor and former Walt Disney World performer, and Keith Gross, an attorney who twice ran for Georgia’s state House as a Democrat but now supports Donald Trump.
Impact of Hurricane Debby on North Florida Citrus
High wind speeds were prevalent when Hurricane Debby passed through the North Florida region last week. Perry, Florida, received the brunt of those winds. According to Lisa Strange, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension agent in Taylor County, wind speeds were recorded at 80 miles per hour. It led to some citrus trees toppling over. Others reported similar damage throughout the cold-hardy citrus region.
Some Positive News on Florida’s Property Insurance Market
The state of Florida created an optional hurricane reinsurance program called (FORA) Florida Optional Reinsurance Assistance. It allows insurers to purchase reinsurance at reasonable rates. Now, new evidence just released by the state shows the news program may help stabilize some of the high-cost Floridians are seeing with their property...
Why Local Blue Herons Look Scruffy This Time of Year
Perdido Key, Fla. – (OBA) – The great blue herons at Gulf Islands National Seashore (and all along the Gulf Coast) are currently in their molting season, causing them to appear scraggly. Molting is the process where birds shed old feathers to grow new ones. Molting season typically...
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