Nursing home CEO pulls in hefty pay, families 'frustrated' Oct 18, 2009
Despite similar-sounding names, Darville's organizations share no common ownership or control with nonprofits including the Florida Council on Aging Inc. of Tallahassee, the Council on Aging of Martin County or the Council on Aging of St. Lucie, those groups say. Gilroy's statement said the council is unaware of pending investigations by regulators "aside from regularly conducted reviews and audits." A Medicaid audit team is examining 2003-04 finances at Glades Health Care Center but its work is... (The Palm Beach Post)
STORIES, SCORES: Get results and rundown from Friday's games Oct 17, 2009
10/16 [12:43 am] Merritt Island's play might not have thrilled its coach during the Mustangs' 21-6 football win over Martin County, but he should be happy with just one penalty called. - 10/17 [12:00 am. (Florida Today)
See who's getting federal dollars Oct 10, 2009
Martin County School District ... Martin County School District ... Martin County School District. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fla. man back in jail just days after 2-year stint Oct 6, 2009
A Martin County Sheriff's Office report shows 21-year-old Robert Stark Higgins was charged with burglary to an occupied dwelling, disorderly conduct and misdemeanor theft ... He was being held at the Martin County Jail on $10,500 bail. (Fresno Bee)
Real estate flippers back in South Florida, but this time they could help Oct 5, 2009
Martin County, with 248 foreclosures, was up 8 percent from August 2008 ... In a year in Martin county my firm will be building Victorian Era style houses. (The Palm Beach Post)
Feces-covered nude man jumps into pool Oct 1, 2009
A Martin County Sheriff's Office report shows 21-year-old Robert Stark Higgins was charged with burglary to an occupied dwelling, disorderly conduct and misdemeanor theft ... He was being held at the Martin County Jail on $10,500 bail ... "I'm paying $23.75 per place for lunch... By anyone's definition, I don't fit the profile of a vintage car buyer: I am a single professional woman who... Roughly 170,000 Californians could run out of jobless benefits by the end of the year unless Congress... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Woman stabs her dog Sep 30, 2009
MARTIN COUNTY A 23-year-old Stuart woman stabbed and killed her dog Sunday, according to an arrest affidavit. Cassandra Danielle Lauderdale of the 1700 block of Southeast Salerno Road was charged with cruelty to animals and was being held at the Martin County Jail in lieu of $2,500 bail Monday ... The Martin County Sheriffs Office was called about the incident about 10:30 p.m. Sunday at Lauderdales home. (The Palm Beach Post)
Not Ross' week Sep 26, 2009
The divorce, according to the paperwork in Martin County, is uncontested and their 15-year marriage deemed irretrievably broken. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Who shoulders blame? Sep 24, 2009
That was Nick Coadys blood-alcohol level on the morning of Aug. 4, when he drove into a piece of construction equipment in Martin County ... Seven years after Martin County went through the wrenching case of two young girls killed by another teen driver who had been drinking, the county must ask again why a small, homogenous county has such tragic cases of teen drinking, driving and death. (The Palm Beach Post)
Vote now for Week 3 Play of the Week Sep 21, 2009
Turnovers proved costly for Eau Gallie High on Thursday night in a 26-7 loss to Martin County ... It was Martin County's first victory since Nov.2, 2007. (Florida Today)
Eau Gallie victimized by turnovers Sep 18, 2009
Turnovers proved costly for Eau Gallie High on Thursday night in a 26-7 loss to Martin County ... It was Martin County's first victory since Nov.2, 2007 ... Martin County stopped the play for no gain and eventually scored to expand the lead to 19-7. (Florida Today)
PhotosMarried Monkee! Sep 17, 2009
He moved from his Indiantown ranch in Martin County. A friend of the singer told the newspaper about the lovebirds: They have had a tempestuous relationship. (The Palm Beach Post)
Inoculation Announces Martin County Nautical Flea Market & Seafood Festival Engagement Sep 12, 2009
Inoculation Announces Martin County Nautical Flea Market & Seafood Festival Engagement - Yahoo ... Inoculation Announces Martin County Nautical Flea Market & Seafood Festival Engagement ... Source: Martin County Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eau Gallie edges Satellite 33-31 Sep 12, 2009
The 1-1 Commodores visit 0-2 Martin County next Friday. For the Scorpions, it was a heartbreaking loss that cost them a chance to begin their season 2-0 for the first time in recent memory. (Florida Today)
Pastor, wife sentenced in mortgage fraud Sep 10, 2009
On Wednesday, Florida CFO Alex Sink said in a news release that Rodney McGill, who also was a popular radio show host, faces another charge of grand theft for continuing his criminal activity while detained in the Martin County Jail. Late last year, McGill allegedly made contact with a new victim to discuss financial assistance to refinance a church. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
PBC Health debate Sep 4, 2009
pdf) goes from parts of Broward County as far north to Martin County and as far west as Hendry County. I guess that might somewhat explain how he gets elected. (The Palm Beach Post)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Stuart The Martin County Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival, Sept. 18-20, features fishing and boating supplies, new and used boats and jet skis, diving, art, seafood and live music. 954-205-7813, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Martin SAT scores beat state, U.S. marks Aug 26, 2009
Martin County seniors scored above state and national averages on the SAT this year, though average scores fell slightly in each section ... Composite scores, which combine all three sections for a possible high of 2400, are as follows: Jensen Beach High, 1,530; Martin County High, 1,549; and South Fork High, 1,521. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mysterious sea creature off Singer Island lands on a History Channel show Aug 17, 2009
The year before, two hooded seals were found locally, one in Martin County, another 2 miles north of The Breakers hotel in Palm Beach. But Sowerwine, who could not be reached for comment, sounds convinced in his MonsterQuest episode that what he has witnessed is no seal. (The Palm Beach Post)
Home prices rise, foreclosures fall in Palm Beach County Aug 14, 2009
In Martin County, 314 households received a foreclosure filing, up 64 percent from a year ago. With 1 in 87 households receiving a foreclosure filing, St. Lucie County had the state's second-highest rate, trailing only Lee County. (The Palm Beach Post)
S. Fla. down (up?) in affordability rankings Aug 13, 2009
1% (June) Martin County: 11 ... 1 million (May) Change from a year ago: -38% Martin County: $772,773 (May) Change from a year ago: -57% St. Lucie County: $949,688 (May) Change from a year ago: -27% Source: Florida Department of Revenue ... Palm Beach County: 147 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: -58% Martin County: 10 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: -63% St. Lucie County: 32 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: -66% Source: Metrostudy. (The Palm Beach Post)
* World News Quick Take Aug 11, 2009
Griffin is being held on US$250,000 bond in the Martin County jail. It is unclear if he has an attorney. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Attack on cabbie Aug 8, 2009
Jenny Sanford, first lady of South Carolina and a member of a prominent Martin County family, moved out of the governors mansion in Columbia today. Sanford is the long suffering wife of Gov. Mark Sanford, who made international news in June after he disappeared to Argentina to tango with a mistress. (The Palm Beach Post)
Man blames cat for child porn charges Aug 7, 2009
But Martin County Sheriffs investigators said there is no chance that one cat could randomly type words on a computer keyboard to download child pornography 1,000 times ... Griffin is being held in the Martin County Jail on $250,000 bail ... Good thing it was in Martin County , cause PBSO would have tased or shot the poor kitty. (The Palm Beach Post)
Athletics Teams with ESPN Radio Aug 6, 2009
The football games will be broadcast on ESPN 760 AM in Palm Beach County and southern Martin County, and on ESPN 1400 AM in Broward County. FAU men's basketball games will be carried by the flagship station ESPN 760 AM.. (Fausports.com)
Immigrant case ends Jul 28, 2009
STUART A Martin County jury this morning sided with a local hospital in a closely watched lawsuit surrounding the private deportation of a brain-damaged Guatemalan patient ... Montejo Gaspar, left, the former guardian of Luis Jimenez, Thursday at the Martin County Courthouse ... USA FIRST. Jurors showed that Common sense is still prevelant in Martin County. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fla. jury rules for hospital that deported patient Jul 28, 2009
Judge James Midelis of Martin County Circuit Court instructed the jury late last week that because of a Florida appeals court decision, it was already a matter of law that the patient, Luis Alberto Jimenez, had been unlawfully detained and deprived of his liberty. Still, the jury found that Martin Memorial had not committed false imprisonment and was not liable for damages. (Boston Globe)
Drug deal in suburban West Palm Beach ends in stabbing, multiple shootings, arrests Jul 26, 2009
Now a Martin County man and a Bahamian national are charged in the drug deal double-cross last May in suburban West Palm Beach ... Karruan Parker, 26, was formally charged Thursday and was brought from the Martin County Jail, where he'd been arrested May 11 at his Indiantown home ... According to records, Parker was placed on two years of probation in September 2007 for a Martin County conviction for sale and possession of cocaine. (The Palm Beach Post)
Gates buying local? Jul 25, 2009
But according to MLS listings, hepaid on behalf of Front Range $5 million on July 13 for a 5,000-square-foot home at , on Martin County s Jupiter Island. The Intracoastal property, which is surrounded by sea-grapes and mangroves, had been on the market for $12 million then $7 million. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fla. jury mulls hospital deportation case Jul 24, 2009
Before sending them to the jury room Thursday, Martin County Senior Judge James Midelis told jurors that the appeals court had already decided that Jimenez was "unlawfully detained and deprived of liberty." Midelis said the jury's task was to decide whether the hospital's actions were "unreasonable and unwarranted under the circumstances," and whether its actions had in turn caused Jimenez damage. Machaud said the hospital was simply following a judge's order at the time. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Book on Cronkite Already in the Works Jul 20, 2009
Cronkite (right) with legendary Martin County seaman Glen Castle in 1985 (Palm Beach Post archives). And writer Ben Bolton, a 20-year veteran of the Boca-based National Enquirer, is telling me he hopes to find a publisher this week for the tome he co-authored with Terri Schwab. (Newsmax)
With appraisals now in lenders' hands, Realtors worry that lower valuations will stifle any recovery Jul 20, 2009
Vince Laviano, owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in Palm City, said the new rules mean appraisers from Broward and Indian River counties come to Martin County to appraise homes. "It's pretty bad when you've got an appraiser calling a listing broker and saying, 'Where is that property? How do I get there?' " Laviano said. (The Palm Beach Post)
NewBrogan appointed to Fla.'s top higher-ed post Jul 18, 2009
Brogan began his education career as a fifth grade teacher and later worked his way into administration, serving as superintendent of Martin County schools and later the state's commissioner of education. From 1999 to 2003, he served as lieutenant governor. (Florida Times-Union)
Flagler school resource officer funding questioned Jul 14, 2009
Still, many county officials are less willing to remove officers from schools because they've become such an integral part of the school community and climate, said Stripling, a Martin County sheriff's deputy. "I've seen it happen where things will go smooth until (students) see that (police) car isn't there anymore," he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Palm Beach Post, Web site, and La Palma win awards Jul 11, 2009
Second-place honors went to the Post staff in daily deadline reporting, for coverage of a plane crash that killed four people in Martin County; photographer Damon Higgins in sports photography, for an image of athletes competing in the Loggerhead Triathlon; and in digital innovation, for the Palm Beach County booking blotter. Third-place honors went to Frank Cerabino for column writing; videographer J. Gwendolynne Berry for her video Love Conquers All; and in multimedia for Game of the Week. (The Palm Beach Post)
MadSkills - Local athletes Jul 4, 2009
He won't be the senior "big-man-on-campus" this fall at Martin County High School, but sophomore Justin Sampler will be the biggest bodybuilder to roam the hallways. This spring, Sampler won the teen division at the 32nd National Physique Committee's South Florida Championships. (The Palm Beach Post)
More Is it 5:00 here? Jul 3, 2009
Jackson has owned an ocean-front property on the southern edge of the Martin County town since 2002. Two years ago, he had the old home leveled. (The Palm Beach Post)
Willie Gary Targets D.C. Transit Authority Over Fatal Rail Crash Jul 1, 2009
A former secretary sued him in 2007 claiming he raped her, and last week it emerged he had not paid $239,196 in taxes on five properties to Martin County in Florida. ("I'm going to pay my taxes, but strategy wise, and specifically with the economy being the way it is, the money that you do have, you've just got to hold onto it right now," Gary told the News. (Law.com)
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for South Florida until 9 p.m. Jun 24, 2009
The morning's only major crash in the area was a car that ran off the road in Martin County and struck a tree, FHP Lt. Tim Frith said. The occupants of the car were transported to a hospital to be treated for injuries. (The Palm Beach Post)
Guatemalan tossed out of U.S. puts spotlight on care for illegals Jun 22, 2009
05), the company doesn't seem to need such a high rate of return, said Martin County resident Frank Chicoine, an advocate with AARP.. "They're not hurting at all, it would seem to me," he said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Olivia's love nest Jun 18, 2009
The lawsuit against the actress and singer of Xanadu is pending in a Martin County court. In the Colony, however, everything went smoothly. (The Palm Beach Post)
Never missed a day Jun 5, 2009
Martin County students get out of school for summer Friday. Schoemer, an A and B student, didnt start school with the idea of earning perfect attendance. (The Palm Beach Post)
KSC's energy from space May 28, 2009
A 75-megawatt plant in Indiantown in Martin County will be the world's first hybrid solar-thermal plant to connect to an existing fossil fuel plant. FPL's 25-megawatt solar plant in DeSoto County, to be completed later this year, will be the nation's largest photovoltaic array. (Florida Today)
Expert: Parents need to know about Internet safety (254) May 25, 2009
Sgt. Mark Middleton, with the Martin County (Florida) sheriff s office, made several presentations on Internet safety to parents and youngsters across the island this week. In his presentation before some 30 people at the War Memorial Convention Hall, the adults nodded in agreement when he made a comment about their children knowing way more about computers, the Internet, cybernavigation and popular chatroom and social-networking sites like and. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
High school grads May 25, 2009
Upcoming graduations for Martin County public schools ... Spectrum/Community Adult, Martin County H.S. campus, 7 p.m. ... Martin County, on campus, 7 p.m.. (The Palm Beach Post)
Memorial Day events May 23, 2009
5/23/2009 Saturday 10:00a to 5:00p Delray Beach FL The Martin County Parks & Recreation Department is very proud to announce the continuation of Concerts in the Park Music Series for 2009. The next concert in the series will be: A Salute To Our Troops: Featuring ~ Boss Groove Event. (The Palm Beach Post)
Can they read? May 22, 2009
Martin County students bested the state average ... In Martin County, 81 percent of third-graders passed the reading test, while 69 percent passed in Palm Beach County and 63 percent passed in St. Lucie County, according to the results. (The Palm Beach Post)
Headin' north? May 21, 2009
But Norman recently signed a power-of-attorney affidavit giving his full-time lawyer, Jack Schneider, the power to make decisions for construction at the South Beach Road mansion, according to Martin County court records. Schneider claims it is for minor work to make the home more appealing for buyers. (The Palm Beach Post)
Affordable housing May 19, 2009
9% (March) Martin County: 10 ... Palm Beach County: 147 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: -58% Martin County: 10 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: -63% St. Lucie County: 32 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: -66% Source: Metrostudy ... Palm Beach County: 5,264 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: +11% Martin County: 768 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: +68% St. Lucie County: 3,671 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: +64% Source: RealtyTrac. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bills FB McIntyre arrested, accused of sex act May 18, 2009
The player was released from Martin County Jail on $10,000 bond. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Don't forget coupon: $1 million off condo May 14, 2009
9% (March) Martin County: 10 ... Palm Beach County: 147 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: -58% Martin County: 10 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: -63% St. Lucie County: 32 (Q1 09) Change from a year ago: -66% Source: Metrostudy ... Homes in MLS: Palm Beach County: 20,855 (April 09) Change from a year ago: -21% Martin County: 3,283 (March 2009) Change from a year ago: -18% Sources: Realtor Association of the Palm Beaches, Realtor Association of Martin County. (The Palm Beach Post)
Martin county wildfires May 13, 2009
Fires continue to burn in Martin County ... Fires consume about 2,000 acres in Martin County ... Climbing up vines and jumping canals, 10 separate fires have burnt through about 2,000 acres in three days in Martin County. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mets' Pagan arrested for traffic violations May 9, 2009
has been arrested for several traffic violations in Martin County, Fla ... According to the report, Pagan has a valid Arizona license, but a suspended Florida license for not paying a traffic fine on June, 15, 2005 in St. Lucie County, and he has a warrant in Martin County for not appearing in court for the violation. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
ROSINA ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM May 6, 2009
There they enjoyed living on the ocean, walking the beach and sitting in on Martin County courtrooms following interesting jury trials. Bill died in 1986, and Rosina stayed on in Florida until 2001, when she moved to Pennsylvania to be closer to her children. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Stimulus-funded bridge draws criticism May 5, 2009
The proposed $128 million Indian Street Bridge across the St. Lucie River has been debated in Martin County, Florida, for more than 20 years ... Martin County Commissioner Sarah Heard, one of the few county officials who oppose the bridge, said traffic does back up at the existing bridge ... Another source of contention between Martin County residents is whether the proposed project is "shovel-ready" -- a major test for projects, which are aimed at getting people back to work quickly. (CNN -- US)
Martin gas pipeline rupturecould have been 'cataclysmic' May 5, 2009
The rupture in Martin County halted traffic on two of the state s busiest highways, showered one of them with debris, triggered a car accident and sent a Palm Beach County sheriff s deputy to the hospital ... When an ignition source is found it s a cataclysmic event, bring on the mushroom cloud, the fireball, the whole thing, said Jon Belding, a Martin County Fire Rescue spokesman. (The Palm Beach Post)
Ruptured gas line in Martin County capped; I-95, turnpike open May 5, 2009
Florida's Turnpike has reopened after a gas line in Martin County ruptured this morning, closing the turnpike and Interstate 95 for hours ... Martin County School district officials announced this morning that the school will be closed due to its proximity to the break in the gas line ... Knecht left early and headed to work, but his wife reported Martin County Sheriff's deputies went door-to-door in the neighborhood alerting residents they were in the gas leak zone. (The Palm Beach Post)
Turnpike gas pipe blast spews debris, causes crash May 5, 2009
(WSVN) -- The Florida Turnpike in Martin County had to be closed after a natural gas pipeline near the highway exploded. According to authorities, the eruption sent debris into the air early Monday morning and caused a vehicle to careen off the road and into a ditch. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Decreases in home inventory are helping some developments more than others Apr 20, 2009
In Martin County, the inventory of homes for sale has dropped 22 percent in the past two years, the Realtor Association of Martin County said. "These are much more encouraging numbers," said Randy Bianchi of Paradise Properties in West Palm Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
Not So Friendly Skies Apr 19, 2009
MIKE MOON, director of the Martin County Airport, Stuart ... Martin County has taken numerous steps to address these concerns -- including purchasing one neighborhood located at the end of a runway; implementing noise abatement procedures and changing departure profiles -- but still the community doesn't believe enough has been done to address their concerns. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Palm Beach Gardens OK's taller buildings on Briger tract Apr 17, 2009
If people dont want tall buildings, move to Martin County they hate economic development there and you cannot build over 4 stories. In order to make Scripps work, we need more offices, hotels, meeting space etc in order to support the growth and development of the park. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wacky crimes Apr 9, 2009
Martin County - A boy was arrested for breaking into a pickup truck in the 4200 block of Southeast Satinleaf Place in Stuart. The owner saw the boy going through the truck and grabbed him and held him until the sheriffs deputy arrived. (The Palm Beach Post)
On the beat, behind the agenda Apr 6, 2009
As mayor of the Village of Tequesta, a small municipality located in Northern Palm Beach County, Florida, I want to thank you for the consideration we have been granted to receive $3 million in federal stimulus funds to be used toward replacing our 57-year-old bridge Our project is shovel ready, set to go out to bid next week and will be a much needed replacement for not only our Tequesta residents but also residents of unincorporated Palm Beach County and Martin County. The stimulus funds will... (The Palm Beach Post)
5,300 powerless as storms move through Palm Beach County Apr 1, 2009
Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Tim Frith said he encountered standing water that had flooded Interstate 95 near a tractor-trailer weigh station being built near the Hobe Sound exit in Martin County. Motorists were pulled off to the side of the road. (The Palm Beach Post)
Vagabond football coach Lou Saban dies Mar 30, 2009
" Mr. Saban moved on from UM to other coaching jobs, including stints at Martin County High and South Fork High a decade later. After leaving UM for Army and UCF and a stint as New York Yankees president in the 1980s, Mr. Saban was defensive coordinator at Martin County in 1986-87 and head coach at South Fork in 1988. His Bulldogs went 3-7 but he left a lasting mark on the school by building Bud Stagg Stadium, bringing in concrete bleachers that used to be at the old Indiantown Rodeo, said Ed... (The Palm Beach Post)
