STUART Martin County staff and the County Commission chairman here found themselves temporarily sloshing through the ongoing septic-to-sewer debate swirling around South Sewalls Point until the towns manager abruptly pulled the plug. There is also a crisis of addiction, which has led to unacceptable levels of property crime as well as areas of the city where drugs are openly sold and used, and stolen goods hawked at sidewalk markets. Want to receive our paper at home? Partly cloudy skies. Her name translates to Red Girl from Spanish. Gavin Newsom is calling on the California National Guard and the California Highway Patrol to help San Francisco police and prosecutors fight the fentanyl crisis facing the city. Once upon a time, back in the early 1880s, there was postage a stamp sized rural trading center built in the midst of a small collection of farm houses. She is a Fort Pierce native, Florida Gator and lifelong Miami Dolphins fan. Dallas police say three teenagers were shot one fatally near Martin Weiss Park in west Oak Cliff early Saturday. STUART The County has allocated $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to bring broadband access to central Martin County. Nov. 11 The Martin County Commission reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking with a proclamation April 18. Her mother believes they killed her because she saw them and would recognize them. Hes one of the owners of AsiaSF. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. Californias violent crime rate increased by 6.0%, from 440 per 100,000 residents in 2020 to 466 in 2021. WebBrowse Martin County, FL daily archives showing historical recent crimes in the area. Law enforcement in Martin County are working on an incident where officials said a person wanted for attempted WILLIAMSTON, Martin County Authorities in Williamston say they are currently in a standoff with a shooting suspect. Rojas favorite pastimes are sleeping, eating, and sleeping some more. But still, everyone wanted to come. STUART, Fla. (CBS12) Authorities and storage facilities in Martin County are on alert after several storage facilities in the surrounding counties have been Rick Scott needs to order a clemency hearing so Cave can be executed. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - WITNS Teacher of the Week is from Martin County. No matter who you are, you have to find your truth and live your truth, Hashbarger said. Ethan caught this nice Trout in the Palm Bay Indian River. In 2019, 53% said they felt safe at night. To help, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced the company is providing students with an opportunity to apply for a valuable scholarship that can help them achieve thei. TREASURE COAST The Indian River State College mens and womens swimming and diving programs successfully defended their national titles at the National Junior College Athletics Association Swimming and Diving National Championship held at Erie Community College in Buffalo, New York March 1-4. But because San Francisco is a target of the right wing, these local voices have amassed power by providing the so-called proof that this city, like other Democratic strongholds, is in perpetual chaos. Studio Theatre presents: 'Over the River and Through the Woods' by Joe DiPietro, Champion Home Health merges Vero Beach and Stuart offices, PulteGroup announces new DiVosta Homes Community in Vero Beach, PSL school administrator wins state title, Give Back 2 Kids barred from leasing SLC facilities, Indian River Habitat empowers women to build, Four rescued chimps arrive at Fort Pierce sanctuary, Deputies land big drug bust in St. Lucie County, Indian River County Impact 100 grant winners. Pacific Heights matrons would bring their Dom Perignon.. And I am going to be part of that world.. There was never a point where we were able to eliminate him from suspicion, and the suspicion grew as the case continued.. The Martin County Sheriffs Office has stopped processing pistol purchase permit applications, including pending applications. Four men John Earl Bush, J.B. "Pig" Parker, Alfonso Cave and Terry Wayne "Bo Gator" Johnson robbed the store, kidnapped the 18-year-old and drove her out to the western part of the county. (JEREMIAH WILSON/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS), Business Development Board of Martin County, INEOS Bio selling Indian River County biofuel plant, Higher parking fines in downtown Fort Pierce passes first vote, Vero Beach City Council looks at aeration process to eliminate muck, VIDEO: PrepZone on the Road visits Port St. Lucie High School, Football: Vero Beach not thinking about breaking record. The first time Kenshi Westover walked into AsiaSF, an iconic transgender cabaret in this citys gritty South of Market neighborhood, it was as a closeted gay Mormon visiting from Utah. RALEIGH A state investigative audit of the Hamilton District Volunteer Fire-EMS Department shows a possible violation of federal tax laws. 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For more information call (772) 388-3331 or visit http://hsvb.org/. MARTIN COUNTY A Stuart Middle School student was photographed while using a urinal in a campus bathroom, according to the Martin County School District. Martin County We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. The case obviously did not end like we wanted it to, Snyder told WPBF. As I write this, Major League Baseballs 2023 season is under way. Slater said she's a very nice and religious lady. Despite attacks on transgender people nationwide, the dancers at AsiaSF say the club and San Francisco remain a safe sanctuary. STUART The Martin County Commission voted unanimously April 4 to approve three special warranty deeds for the purchase of 18 vacant parcels in the Pal-Mar Water Control District to add to its collection of conservation lands and, little by little, address a growing problem of illegal const. Florida students get a chance to save water in their homes & win $100 at the same time! 0:04. There was an error processing your request. Newsom directed the CHP to provide personnel and resources to assist the San Francisco Police Department, especially in areas such as the Tenderloin that have been hit particularly hard by the presence of fentanyl. WebLocal news, events, and conversation for the Martin County area. He lives happily with his family, John and Cynthia Miller, in Palm Bay. And that is the enduring strength of San Francisco. ), How Palm Springs ran out Black and Latino families to build a fantasy for rich, white people, At Willie Nelson 90, country, rock and rap stars pay tribute, but Willie and Trigger steal the show, Plaschke: Lakers live up to their legacy with a close-out win for the ages, Concertgoer lets out a loud full body orgasm while L.A. Phil plays Tchaikovskys 5th, L.A. Affairs: I had my reasons for not dating white men. Anita Varela, of Titusville, brought along her Hometown News to her 65th class reunion on July of 2022 in San Diego, California. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Photos of Frances Slater sit on her mother Sally Slater's kitchen table in Jensen Beach off South Indian River Drive. Cave has exhausted his appeals, but Parker hasn't. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! "I don't have a daughter," Slater said. Clemency is the process by which convicted felons may be considered by the governor for relief from punishment, including commuting a death sentence. INDIANTOWN Indiantown residents are learning it takes a village to cultivate a garden. Before joining The Times, she worked for the Sacramento Bee as a member of its statewide investigative team and previously covered criminal justice and City Hall. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission urges people to check homes and other buildings for roosting bats before maternity season sta. TREASURE COAST Bat maternity season starts April 15, after which it is illegal to exclude bats from your home or other building until Aug. 15. !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? (JEREMIAH WILSON/TREASURE COAST NEWSPAPERS), A letter written by Sally Slater, of Jensen Beach, to Florida Gov. Kenshi Westover, who came to San Francisco two decades ago as a closeted gay Mormon from Utah, says San Francisco is a safe sandbox that allows a person to play without fear. From the Sheriff: The Martin County Sheriffs Office is investigating two cases of distraction burglaries that occurred yesterday to condominium/villa owners on Hutchinson Island. Bella and Presley are 12-year-old Papillons who love treats, walks and grandmas house. The Choanoke Area Housing Consortium announced that the Draft 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and 2023 Annual Action Plan setting goals to address affordable housing needs are available until May 11 for review. She doesn't do anything special on the anniversary of her daughter's death. The first week of April is set aside to recognize the nations public health professionals, yet many feel public recognition could never equal personal service, especially in light of the past three years. Surveillance footage from a Ring camera showed Westergard near Damrons home after he picked her up, according to ABCs WPBF News. "I don't have grandchildren from her. The U.S. Have a question? MARTIN COUNTY The Florida Department of Health in Martin County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins for the waters in Lake Okeechobee. She visited Pisa first and, of course, just had to take her . An analysis conducted by the San Francisco Chronicle shows that 52 of those deaths involved fentanyl. High 68F. That partnership begins with a child and his parents. It doesnt appear that way to Cloudwyze outside Vice President Kyle Lefelhoc. He loves car rides and dog events. 106 W Main St Even though Parker hasn't exhausted his appeals, Cave has. Amber Rose Isaac died during an emergency C-section. Body Of Missing Florida Mother Found, Friend Arrested, Eric William Westergard,45, was charged with the premeditated murder of Perrin Damron, according to a, We regret to report that the body of 23-year-old Perrin Damron, who was reported missing Sunday, was recovered in a canal in Indiantown, the, Damron was due to pick up her 2-year-old son from the childs father, according to, Damron was scheduled [to] meet up with a friend on Saturday but did not show up, authorities, Surveillance footage from a Ring camera showed Westergard near Damrons home after he picked her up, according to ABCs, Photo: Slater said she's frustrated and angry with him. Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Martin County. Driving along back roads it may appear there are a lot of Cloudwyze linemen stringing high-speed Internet cable throughout Martin County. The shooter, Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, was acquitted of murder after a jury decided he had found the gun under a bench and accidentally fired it. In 1989, Gov. San Francisco recorded 200 accidental overdose deaths from January to March, according to data from the medical examiners office. TREASURE COAST Daniel and Lori Bentancur, owners of Champion Home Health Care of Stuart, recently became the new owners of the Champion of Vero Beach office. Four-year-old Jake and 7-month-old Axle inspect a hydrant at a dog park in Vero Beach. KINSTON - The Bear Grass Bears baseball team traveled to Kinston to take on Bethel Christian Academy on Monday, April 24. Did you make it to the Jensen Beach Garden Expo? Please send listings to The Enterprise, 106 West Main St., Williamston, NC 27892 or email bchoggard@apgenc.com events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday. Its the cherry blossom parade. This is in response to water samples taken by the Department of Environmental Protection on Feb. 22. The judge in August put his appeal on hold while the U.S. Supreme Court prepared an opinion released in January that found Florida's death penalty sentencing system was unconstitutional. There is also the chance for a tornado threat with these storms. Its Easter with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in Dolores Park, state Sen. Scott Wiener told me, when we stepped outside the club to talk. If Scott ordered a clemency review, the Florida Commission on Offender Review would conduct an investigation and victims of record must be notified an investigation is pending and that they may submit written comments. She started as a freelancer in 2008, was hired full time in 2010 and covered local government for five years until she joined the breaking news team in 2013. Find updates on local crime here . Ian Rogers will serve an 11-year state prison term concurrent with a nine-year federal sentence linked to a bomb plot against Democratic offices in Sacramento. Crime UPDATE: And that minority will have its power, as democracy demands, especially in this perverse American timeline in which the push toward authoritarianism requires hate and fear to justify itself. We were very suspicious of him, Snyder told WPBF. Williamston Police Department received an incident of breaking and entering at 100 East Blvd. Arrested on: 12/23/2022. They arent the only one San Francisco has saved, and they wont be the last. The new partnership is meant to target traffickers, dismantle the supply of fentanyl into the city and address drug-related crime, the governors office announced Friday. Most of the feedback I get when I write a column comes from face-to-face encounters. He lives with owner Juliana Koca in Brevard County. For now, all Slater can do is write the governor and the newspaper. These pets and more are available at the Humane Society of Vero Beach. There was some physical evidence found at the house.. Damron was due to pick up her 2-year-old son from the childs father, according to TC Palm,but she never showed up. Since the onset of COVID, Public Health Officials have never been in the national news spotlight as much as they had been in the recent past. WebMultiple homes and cars struck in overnight shooting in Martin County MARTIN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Numerous homes and cars were struck by gunfire in a small town here in the east. After the arrest, one frequent social media poster suggested that it didnt matter who did it, because any type of killing proves just how dangerous San Francisco is. Williamston Board of Commissioners and leaders are researching feasibility of building a community pool. Cooperative Extension Service in Martin County. in Williamston on Wednesday, April 19.Cedric Antwan Baker was charged with five counts of breaking and entering, two charges of injury to real property and four charges of larceny after breaking and entering. Retail Advertising - Harvey Gowin, Multimedia Sales Director It's unclear when Parker's appeal will be put back on track. They are merging the operations together and will soon be known as Champion Home Health Care of the Treasure Coast. For more information, call Dogs & Cats Forever at 772-489-5454, or visit us at 4600 Selvitz Rd. Their parents had rejected them, and being gay or transgender or something else entirely seemed terrifying. Local Crime News provides daily updates on arrests in all cities in The park offers a glimpse of what could come to Stuart. Snyder said that Westergard led detectives to an overpass at Okeechobee Waterway, where Damrons body was found. FORT PIERCE Oyster Fest celebrates the Fort Pierce waterfront and all of its bounty with delicious oysters, tasty seafood dishes, tropical drinks, a nice lineup of entertainment and an assortment of arts and crafts and nautical themed vendors along with unique merchandise booths to shop an, STUART The City Commission put its final tweaks on the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulations April 10 as the crown in the Zoning in Progress implemented last fall to limit negative impacts from any future multifamily housing developments taking advantage of the citys aff. 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! View all avai. Slater said Gov. Those closest to Damron became worried when she failed to turn up to meet a pal. We live in a world that plainly labels anything thats combustible. On Friday, when Gov. Laurie K. Blandford is a breaking news reporter, covering the Martin County beat. In a different time when phone bills were linked to minutes and the number of calls, the Cincinnati bullpen phone would have racked up an eye-popping bill. TREASURE COAST March is Seagrass Awareness Month. Stars fill the Martin County skies and we're here to enjoy the glitzy show. Courtship for alligators begins in early April, and mating occurs in May or June. Free arrest records search and crime statistics for California. Investigators went to Westergards residence in Jupiter Farms, where he was interviewed by Palm Beach County investigators. It was the one day between the anniversary of her daughter's death and her daughter's birthday. STUART Facing a backlash of public protest, the City Commission voted unanimously March 27 to reconsider authorizing staff to negotiate a lease with a private citizen to close off part of Poppleton Creek Park for a membership-only dog bar, playing music and serving alcohol until 9 p.m. STUART Rob Ranieri, CEO of the House of Hope, received the coveted Martin County NAACP Presidential Award during the 2023 Freedom Fund Gala this March. Williamston, NC 27892Main Phone: 252-792-1181Customer Care Phone: 252-329-9505. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Law enforcement in Martin County are working on an incident where officials said a person wanted for attempted murder was barricaded inside a home. 12:42 PM on Apr 22, 2023 CDT. To advertise your business, call (772) 465-5656. He chose to return to Fort Pierce to be close to his mother, according to state prison officials, and will be supervised for the rest of his life. This where you will find all the up to date posts regarding our local news. Scene of deadly gunfire incident clear Thursday, apparent bullet After Johnson confessed Parker did the shooting, Slater wrote a letter to the parole board stating she didn't oppose his freedom. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. STATEWIDE A new bill introduced in the Florida legislature, SB 1096 in the Senate and HB 1607 in the House, would ban the removal of any of the states Confederate monuments or memorials. Despite that decline, the overall grade for residents feelings about safety came in at a C+, which isnt great but isnt a hellhole failure, either. Maui is our Pet of the Week! Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Hometown News would like to celebrate Ms. Tillie Oppenheim from Port St. Lucie, who turned 104 years young last week! Snyder stated that Westergard was a friend of Damron's mother and her family. A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? Including San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco. Bush stabbed her, Cave pulled her out of the car as she begged for her life, and Parker shot her in the back of the head. Westergard made headlines back in 2018 when one of his kangaroos escaped his Jupiter Farms animal sanctuary. The letter concerns Slater's daughter, Frances Slater, who was murdered on April 27, 1982, north of Stuart. The department is located in Martin County. Indie, pictured here at just 3 months old, is now a 7-month-old, Papillon pup. Email us at news@hometownnewsmediagroup.com. Officers responded It is a transparent effort to appease national conservative media by declaring war on a diverse, low-income, urban neighborhood, exploiting the struggles of the Tenderloin rather than investing in the community.. As he pulled it out of the water, he exclaimed, "We got a keeper!" Save the Manatee Club says there continues to be a critical need to restore and protect seagrass, an important food source for herbivorous manatees. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.. Gov. Were located at 6230 77th St., Vero Beach, open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m to 4:30 on weekends. He lives with his companion, Audrey Taggart, in Hobe Sound. This photo was taken on Dec. 7, 2023, in front of Neuschwanstein Castle. Ginger Please send listings to The Enterprise, 106 West Main St., Williamston, NC 27892 or email bchoggard@apgenc.com events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday. Not little ones. Now 80 years old, she is on a mission to see them executed. With the toll of the overdose crisis mounting, some local officials welcomed Newsoms announcement. Among the audits findings was an unreported $52,670 in compensation paid toindividuals for services performed from 2017 to 2021 by Hamilton Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Martin County. MARTIN, Tenn. The Martin Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection to a shooting on Saturday. They were 23. By Laurie K. Blandford and Melissa E. Holsman of TCPalm. June is upon us and its time for graduations, weddings and honeymoons. It has to do with the ups and downs of business. She recently flipped through her table-sized scrapbook of newspaper clippings from the past three decades in the sunlit dining room of her Key West-style home on Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach. The Martin County Sheriffs Office reports of arrests include: Nov. 08 Jermaine Shaqeal Smith was charged with failure to appear misdemeanor. Her family said that is unlike her. STUART At least 10 or more residents opposed to the idea of the city commission leasing out space in Poppleton Park for a private dog park showed up April 10 to continue their protest launched two weeks prior only to discover their previous efforts had already achieved their purpose. On Friday, Mayor London Breed stopped by, he said. Westover, who identifies as gender nonconforming, was turned out in a beaded Art Deco gown, with dangling earrings and slicked-back hair, very much a part of this vibrant community that reveals more about San Francisco than the alarmist tales of urban doom that have come to define its reputation nationwide. The Black Lab mix is a playful pup who loves to romp around the house, be petted, and get water -- whether it's for drinking or splashing; it's all good with Tesha, as long as it's wet. A Florida man has been arrested this week after the body of a young mother was discovered days after she disappeared, according to authorities. During another sentencing phase in 2000, a new jury favored execution 11-1. WILLIAMSTON - The Riverside Knights hosted the Bertie Falcons on Tuesday, April 25 for a Four Rivers Conference game. Records show Parker's split was between $20 and $30, but the total amount isn't known. Since then, he estimates a million people have come through the doors. What it means for California, arrested an acquaintance of Lees for the killing, 200 people have died of fentanyl overdoses in the city, Elon Musk, others claim San Francisco crime out of control. A veteran teacher, Stanton holds a bachelors degree in Music Education from Youngstown State University and a masters degree in School Administration from North Carolina Central University. She is a 15-year-old, domestic cutie. I was thinking about that this morning. I met Westover on Sunday night as AsiaSF celebrated its 25-year anniversary, in a room packed sardine-tight with drag queens, politicos in suits and even a couple of Stanford students. Have you seen Jonathan Lawson on television as he praises Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company? The Guards Counterdrug Task Force has worked with local law enforcement agencies to target drug trafficking rings. Newsom in Florida. MARTIN COUNTY Familiar names like Marjory Stoneman Douglas and Theodore Roosevelt are joined by lesser-known conservationists, environmentalists, anglers, birdwatchers, artists, writers, philanthropists, politicians, and Florida residents who have fought to preserve Floridas distinct char, STUART The City Commission majority here finally put an end to a controversy surrounding a developers languishing request to change the future land use and zoning on a Central Parkway parcel from commercial to multifamily residential with a Feb. 27 vote of approval, giving him the right t. In spite of all the BS you hear from the right-wing media, San Francisco is a beacon of hope for so many people, Larry Hashbarger told me. Also opening today is The Sugar Shack, a 12X20 shed to house all the items needed to maintain the. With the Governors leadership and clear direction, our state enforcement agencies can partner with us to make a difference for our residents, businesses, and workers who are living with the impacts every day.. Fort Pierce correctional probation specialist Sandra Jenkins, who supervises Johnson in Fort Pierce, said Johnson declined to comment for this story. Some of Indie's favorite things to do are playing with his toys, eating treats, and chasing leaves outside. STUART For the last two months, city officials here have waited with baited breath for the formal confirmation that the Florida Administration Commission would reject an administrative law judges determination that the city had violated its own Comprehensive Plan in assigning a new future, STUART Martin County Fire-Rescue officials convinced the County Commission majority here Feb. 21 of the need to immediately hire 20 new firefighter/paramedics and begin applying for a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant to potentially hire 20 more by sometime ne. Of course, the Hometown News was there with them, enjoying the moment. Martin County Schools, Cloudwyze closing in on Williamston connectivity, State reward offered in Halifax County murder, Telecom Director Steward gets high praise, Sheriff's Office no longer processing gun permits, Knights bring in the wins against the Falcons, Bears baseball and soccer brings in win, softball falls short. Few of these appear to be filmed with the persons consent, but all are meant to convey to the good folks in Iowa and Idaho just how bad life can be under leftist leadership. By the next morning, right-wing social media were drowning in condemnations of the city that assumed Lee had been randomly attacked the unspoken implication that the assailant was likely a homeless drug user.