Donald Trump gifted handcuffs used to arrest attempted assassination suspect
Following an apparent foiled assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump was gifted the same handcuffs used to arrest the suspect.
Secret Service agents thwart 2nd assassination attempt on Trump
U.S. Secret Service personnel fired at a suspected would-be assassin who was armed with a rifle and appeared to be targeting former President Donald Trump on Sunday in Palm Beach County.
DeSantis on Trump: Florida will be conducting a parallel investigation into ‘attempted assassination’
Law enforcement identified a suspected would-be assassin accused of firing a rifle near former President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach County.
Law enforcement identifies man accused of targeting Trump in Palm Beach
Law enforcement identified a suspected would-be assassin accused of targeting former President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach County.
Martin County Sheriff: Suspect in shooting near Trump in Palm Beach was ‘relatively calm’ during arrest
Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder said his department’s deputies arrested a suspect in the shooting Sunday near former President Donald Trump in Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach County Sheriff: Shooter firing rifle with scope was 300-500 yards away from Trump
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said a shooter armed with a rifle with a scope was 300 to 500 yards away from former President Donald Trump on Sunday at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.
Florida Proud Boy facing charges for assaulting cops on Jan. 6, feds say
A Florida man associated with the far-right Proud Boys group is facing multiple charges for assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, federal authorities said.
Feds describe how Miami contract pilot got caught trafficking cocaine
A Miami contract pilot known as “Jagger” flew a private jet registered in the U.S. from the Dominican Republic to Venezuela where he expected men to load about 1,700 kilograms of cocaine from Colombia.
Broward deputies arrest woman accused of helping human trafficker ‘Yelle’ in Miami-Dade
A Martin County woman stands accused of helping to traffic women into sex work in Miami-Dade County while working with a human trafficker who is known as “Yelle,” records show.
Collapse of Kentucky plant being demolished at abandoned mine leaves 1 worker dead, another trapped
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says a man has died after he and a coworker were trapped beneath a collapsed 11-story building being demolished at an abandoned mine’s coal preparation plant.
Florida delivery driver in serious condition after being bitten by a snake while working
A Palm City Amazon delivery driver remains in serious condition after deputies said she was bitten by a snake while delivering a package.
Police: Woman living in Fort Lauderdale runs prostitution operations in 2 counties
Detectives accused a 46-year-old woman who lives in Fort Lauderdale of running prostitution fronts in Broward and Martin counties, deputies announced on Tuesday.
Deputies: Eagles fan breaks into Florida fire station, assaults firefighter with meat cleaver
A Philadelphia Eagles fan is behind bars after Florida deputies said he vandalized a fire station and assaulted a firefighter with a meat cleaver.
‘I fought a shark and won’: 10-year-old remains calm after shark bite in Martin County
A 10-year-old Florida girl stunned everyone with her positive attitude after a shark took a bite out of her foot on Sunday afternoon.
Austin Harrouff committed to mental hospital after judge accepts insanity plea in double murder, face-biting case
A judge has accepted a plea deal for a man who randomly killed a Florida couple in their garage six years ago and then chewed on one victim’s face.
Florida grandmother fatally shot while watching TV on Thanksgiving, family says
A Florida grandmother was killed in a triple shooting on Thanksgiving Day as she was watching TV in her recliner, according to family members.
Residents in Martin County survey impact of Hurricane Nicole, know it could’ve been much worse
The worst of Hurricane Nicole is behind the residents of Martin County, but it was certainly a rough Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Officers seeking to crackdown on Toyota catalytic converter thefts in Broward, Martin County
Sheriff's in Broward and Martin County issued a warning for Toyota drivers on Thursday saying that the Tundra and Tacoma are on the hotlist for having the most catalytic converters stolen in the United States.
Florida man gets 4 1/2 years for $2.2M Medicare fraud scheme
A federal judge sentenced a Florida medical equipment supply company owner to spend more than four-and-a-half years in prison after prosecutors said he defrauded Medicare out of more than $2.2 million.
‘Wrong Exit:’ 2 Miami men caught stealing ‘Right Side’ boat from local business in Martin County
Two men were arrested Tuesday night after allegedly traveling to Martin County and stealing a boat from a local business, Miami-Dade police said.
Florida reports 1st monkeypox pediatric case amid vaccine rations on limited supply
Florida reported its first case of monkeypox in a child younger than four years old, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Florida deputies arrest man accused of lifting young girls’ skirt, taking pictures
Martin County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man accused of videotaping and taking pictures of young children in Jensen Beach.
Sailfish leaps out of water, injures woman off Florida coast
A 70-year-old woman was stabbed by the bill of a 100-pound sailfish that leapt out of the water and attacked her as her companions were trying to reel it in on a boat near the Florida coast.
Florida man gets 29 years for attempting to entice minor
Officials said Joseph Furey Lusk, 47, contacted the girl less than a month after being released from state custody from 2018 Florida conviction for traveling to meet a minor.
Deputies identify Florida woman who threw rubber snake after high-speed chase
Martin County Sheriff's deputies have identified a driver who led them on a high-speed chase, caused a rollover crash and threw a rubber snake at them.
Florida man behind bars for allegedly targeting minors for sex on social media
Martin County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a man they say was targeting girls in the Treasure Coast area on social media for sex.
Stuart man airlifted to hospital after alligator attack during bike ride
A man in Stuart, Florida has been airlifted to the hospital after he was attacked by an alligator when he fell off of his bicycle during a bike ride in a local park.
DeSantis announces new vaccine sites at select Publix stores in South Florida
DeSantis said seven Publix locations in Martin County will also offer the vaccine. For Broward’s mayor, the issue right now isn’t the number of vaccination sites, but rather the number of doses available. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava released a statement saying: “Miami-Dade is home to over 10% of all Florida seniors 65+. Earlier this month, DeSantis announced that several Publix locations in the state would serve as COVID-19 vaccination sites for seniors. Registration at the Publix vaccination sites in South Florida opens at 6 a.m. Wednesday and appointments will begin on Thursday.
Florida reports 1st coronavirus case with more infectious British strain
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health reported on Thursday night that a Florida man was infected with the more infectious coronavirus strain that was first detected in the United Kingdom. The case of the British variant is not travel-related and involves a man in his 20s who lives in Martin County, officials announced on Twitter on New Year’s Eve. Colorado health officials reported the first non-travel-related case in the U.S. on Tuesday. Public health officials are asking the public to wear a face mask, wash hands often, and social distance. Florida has evidence of the first identified case of the UK COVID-19 variant in Martin County.
Amber Alert issued for 13-year-old Florida girl
HOBE SOUND, Fla. An Amber Alert has been issued for Kimberly Newberry-Ohler, 13, who was last seen in the area of the 7500 Block of Southeast Dove Street in Hobe Sound. She was last seen wearing a black and white striped shirt, black pants with a red and white stripe, and white croc shoes. According to the alert from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, she may be in the company of two white adult males in a black two-door truck with a roof rack. They may have traveled to the Port St. Lucie area. If you have any information, you are urged to contact FDLE or the Martin County Sheriffs Office at 772-220-7170 or by calling 911.
Memorial service held for trooper fatally shot on I-95
BRADENTON, Fla. – A memorial service was held Thursday for a Florida Highway Patrol trooper who was killed in the line of duty. Family, friends and colleagues from throughout the state gathered to say goodbye to Trooper Joseph Bullock in his hometown of Bradenton. Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Joseph Bullock was fatally shot while helping a motorist on Interstate 95 in Martin County. Shortly thereafter, a Riviera Beach police officer who was passing by shot Reed, killing him. Ron DeSantis was among the attendees at Bullock’s memorial service.
Body of trooper fatally shot on I-95 receives FHP escort
FORT PIERCE, Fla. – The body of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper who was fatally shot after he stopped to help a motorist was escorted across the state Friday morning. Trooper Joseph Bullock was killed Wednesday on Interstate 95 in Martin County. The tow truck driver, who hasn't been identified, said Reed was upset about having to pay for a towing service when he shot Bullock. Trooper Joseph Bullock was fatally shot by Frankin Reed III, who was then shot to death by a Riviera Beach police officer. (FHP, Martin County Sheriff's Office)Shortly thereafter, a Riviera Beach police officer who was passing by shot Reed, killing him.
Man accused of killing trooper was angry over tow truck payment, authorities say
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. – A tow truck driver in Martin County told investigators that the man who is accused of killing Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Joseph Bullock on Wednesday morning was upset over having to pay for the towing service. Trooper Joseph Bullock was killed Wednesday in a shooting at a I-95 rest stop in Martin County. Riviera Beach Police Officer Jemel Headings was off-duty when he saw Bullock was in trouble and pulled over to help him. The “Riviera Beach police officer, who was passing by, engaged the suspect fatally shooting him," FHP Col. Gene Spaulding said. DaWayne Watson, a firefighter-paramedic with the Riviera Beach Fire-Rescue Department, was on his way home when he saw Bullock was bleeding.
Trooper killed in shooting on I-95 in Martin County
PALM CITY, Fla. – A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was killed in a shooting Wednesday on Interstate 95 in Martin County. Trooper Joseph Bullock was fatally shot in the line of duty while assisting the public, the FHP said in a news release. Spaulding said Bullock was attempting to help someone in a disabled vehicle when that person fatally shot him. All lanes of I-95 were closed near mile marker 107 between Martin Highway and Kanner Highway as several Florida Highway Patrol troopers, Martin County deputies and investigators from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement could be seen gathered in the area. “It is truly a tragedy and it will take a long time for the Florida Highway Patrol to heal,” Spaulding said.
Authorities locate missing boater in Martin County
Published: January 8, 2020, 10:10 am Updated: January 8, 2020, 11:07 amMARTIN COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities have located a missing boater Wednesday morning in Martin County.. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that Justin Skiff, 29, was fishing offshore in a 14-foot aluminum boat Tuesday morning but never returned. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Coast Guard assisted in the search for Skiff, with members of the Coast Guard ultimately finding him. Authorities said Skiff was said to be safe. No other details were immediately released.
Suspect arrested after carjacking, kidnapping South Florida family returning from Disney
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. - A man sought in connection with an armed carjacking that turned into a kidnapping was arrested Monday in North Miami. Jean, 21, was wanted in connection with an armed carjacking that took place Sunday afternoon in Martin County. A family returning to South Florida after visiting Walt Disney World stopped at a Mobil gas station just off Florida's Turnpike at exit 133 in Martin County. I will take the baby, get out and you can keep going,'" Joanne Sagona said she told the carjacking suspect. Jean was brought back to Martin County and is facing a bond of $400,000 on felony charges of armed carjacking and armed kidnapping.
Florida man arrested in Miami-Dade for armed carjacking, kidnapping family returning from Disney
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. - The man responsible for a dangerous armed carjacking that turned into a kidnapping was arrested in Miami-Dade County on Monday. Jean was wanted for an armed carjacking that took place in Martin County at approximately 2:50 p.m. Sunday. The family stopped at a Mobile gas station just off the Florida Turnpike at exit 133 in Martin County. The investigation led detectives to Miami-Dade County, where the suspect was identified and apprehended. Snyder said Jean was brought back to Martin County and is facing a bond of $400,000 on felony charges of armed carjacking and armed kidnapping.