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Susan Korres says Arts Fest 2026 drew about 8,000 and boosted public engagement Susan Korres, of the county Office of Community Development, told the Public Art Advisory Committee that county sponsorship and an interactive booth at Arts Fest 2026 produced roughly 8,000 visits over two days, 300 survey-engagement bags distributed and clear public priorities for public art.

Arts Fest 2026 attracted around 8,000 visitors and sparked a vibrant conversation about public art's role in our community!

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CRA forwards capital projects and CIP recommendations to county commissioners Martin County's Community Redevelopment Agency voted March 23 to forward its capital projects and capital improvement plan (CIP) recommendations — including grant-driven designs for Golden Gate and a 90% design for Cornell Avenue — to the Board of County Commissioners for approval and further funding steps.

Big changes are on the horizon for Martin County as the Community Redevelopment Agency pushes forward critical capital projects to the Board of County Commissioners!

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Sheriff urges FDOT to accelerate widening of State Road 710 after repeated fatal crashes Sheriff Budensick told the commission that the 33.7-mile State Road 710 corridor has produced about 1,250 crashes since 2015 and 29 county-side fatalities in the past decade; FDOT has funded the multi-phase widening project but construction is not slated to begin for several years, so the sheriff asked the board to press for faster delivery and consider interim mitigations.

State Road 710 has become a deadly stretch of road with 1,250 crashes and 29 fatalities in the last decade, prompting Sheriff Budensick to fight for urgent safety measures before it's too late.

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Martin County fire chief urges renegotiation of Stuart interlocal agreement after maternity transfer incidents Martin County Fire Rescue Chief Chad Chancholy told commissioners the county's 2020 fee-based interlocal agreement with the City of Stuart created an operational imbalance and described multiple recent cases in which Stuart units declined or delayed care for laboring OB patients; the board unanimously directed chiefs to meet and consider a transport protocol to prioritize patient safety.

Martin County Fire Chief Chad Chancholy is calling for a crucial renegotiation of an agreement with Stuart after alarming delays in maternity patient transfers jeopardized lives.

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1 week ago

Martin County marks 25 years of free boat pump-out service credited with removing millions of gallons County presenters highlighted the Martin Ship Pump-Out Program’s 25th anniversary, noting it was funded in part by the Fish and Wildlife Service/Clean Vessel Act through FDEP, has removed about 2,500,000 gallons of untreated sewage, and served as a model for neighboring counties.

Martin County celebrates 25 years of its innovative “MS Poop” program, successfully removing over 2.5 million gallons of sewage from boats to protect our precious waterways!

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2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods Involved In Rollover Crash In Florida Tiger Woods was involved in a terrifying car crash in Florida on Friday -- this according to local law enforcement.

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4 weeks ago

Cops Chose The Wrong Kids To Harass | Caselaw Debate Lost To Teenagers | They Arrest Them Anyway YouTube video by We The People U

#MartinCounty deputies don't understand the law and make an illegal arrest of a #passenger who didn't have to give an #ID because she was not suspected of any actual offense.

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1 month ago

MPO approves TIP amendment for I‑95 guardrails and adopts state safety targets The Martin County MPO unanimously approved a TIP amendment to add FDOT's I‑95 guardrail project and adopted USDOT/FDOT safety performance targets as recommended by staff.

Martin County just took a major step towards safer roads by approving critical guardrail improvements on I-95 and endorsing a zero-fatality vision for the future!

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1 month ago

Safe Routes to School application advances despite neighborhood opposition The MPO approved a Safe Routes to School grant application to add roughly 3,041 linear feet of 6‑ft sidewalk near Jensen Beach Elementary; a resident said 95% of neighbors oppose the project citing drainage and setback concerns, but staff said the program funds construction 100% and the school supports it.

A contentious Safe Routes to School grant application for a new sidewalk near Jensen Beach Elementary has sparked fierce debate, with 95% of local residents opposing it due to drainage and safety concerns.

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1 month ago

Martin County MPO keeps Commissioner Hurd as chair amid TMA funding dispute The Martin County MPO re-elected Commissioner Hurd as chair and named Mayor DePaulo vice chair; Hurd offered to continue representing the MPO in upcoming negotiations over a disputed TMA funding split with St. Lucie, saying the county could stand to lose substantial federal TMA funds.

Commissioner Hurd has been re-elected as chair of the Martin County MPO amid urgent negotiations over a potentially costly TMA funding dispute with St. Lucie.

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1 month ago

FDOT says State Road 710 remains funded; details interim safety work FDOT told the MPO the SR‑710 widening remains fully funded and in the five‑year work program (right‑of‑way and construction phases scheduled for 2029–2030) and described interim safety steps including sign/pavement refreshes, reflective tape, speed studies, and targeted outreach after recent fatalities.

The future of State Road 710 is looking bright and fully funded, but urgent safety measures are being implemented in response to recent tragedies.

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1 month ago

MPO advances draft FY28–32 priorities; Stuart supports no‑build for Willoughby extension The MPO released its draft FY28–32 roadway priorities, elevated Cove Road widening and added an FEC passenger‑rail station and rail safety improvements; the City of Stuart sent a letter supporting the 'no‑build' alternative for the Willoughby Boulevard Extension PD&E study and board asked FDOT to present the traffic report before the June final list.

Major changes are on the horizon for Martin County's roadway priorities, with Cove Road widening taking the lead and a new passenger-rail station proposal sparking debate among commissioners.

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1 month ago

Board approves FY26 fund‑balance adjustments and authorizes multiple grant applications and acceptances County staff presented FY26 fund‑balance carry‑forwards and sought permission to apply for and accept several grants (AARP $15,000; FDOT SCOP grants totaling roughly $6.3M with matching funds; FWC and FDEP project funds; DCF rip‑current simulator). The board approved the budget adjustments and grant actions unanimously.

Martin County is set to boost community safety and infrastructure with over $6 million in grant funding approved for essential projects!

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1 month ago

Commission approves Newfield excavation standards allowing deeper man‑made lakes, 4‑1 The board adopted an amendment allowing Newfield man‑made lakes to be excavated up to 40 feet under strict safeguards (bottoms must remain 30 feet above a confining unit; <15 ft material restricted to sand), passing the measure 4‑1 after expert testimony on aquifer protection; Commissioner Hurd dissented citing mining and aquifer risk.

The Martin County board has approved a controversial amendment allowing the excavation of man-made lakes up to 40 feet deep, raising concerns over aquifer protection and potential mining risks.

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1 month ago

CRA recommends denial of Hobe Sound RV-park LDR amendment after staff warns of state preemption Martin County growth-management staff recommended denial and the CRA recommended denial of a proposed text amendment that would loosen RV park site-size and density standards in the Hobe Sound CRA; applicants argued relief is required to fund sewer upgrades and improvements.

The Martin County CRA has recommended denying a controversial amendment that could reshape RV park standards in Hobe Sound, raising concerns about local control and state regulations.

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1 month ago

Martin County staff outlines mid‑session Tallahassee priorities; enclave and contractor bills flagged Sarah Powers gave a mid‑session update: House and Senate budgets were presented, the county is tracking property‑tax proposals, HB 691 (agricultural enclaves) that could affect the primary urban service boundary, and HB 927/SB 1138 (qualified contractor program) that would change local development review.

Martin County's legislative coordinator just revealed critical updates on property-tax proposals and bills that could drastically change local development—are we ready for the impact?

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1 month ago

Martin County CRA reviews final Rio Civic Center concept and Dixie Highway streetscape, public input favors traffic calming and shade Marlin Engineering presented final concepts for a redesigned Rio Civic Center and a Dixie Highway streetscape plan that prioritize a larger civic building, pedestrian access, and traffic calming; residents urged 25 mph limits and environmental protections.

Exciting plans for the Rio Civic Center and Dixie Highway streetscape are on the table, promising enhanced safety, community spaces, and a vibrant new look!

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1 month ago

Martin County commissioners deny acceptance of second unsolicited P3 proposal, keep expedited review of earlier bid The board voted to deny acceptance of a second unsolicited public–private partnership (P3) proposal for a consolidated county operations facility and to continue expedited evaluation of the earlier Building Tomorrow Schools proposal; the vote reflected concerns about competing proposals lengthening the timeline.

Martin County commissioners have decided to stick with a single proposal for their $75 million operations facility, raising questions about the risks of limiting options in big projects.

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1 month ago

Martin County opens Reach Center to train aerospace, manufacturing workforce Martin County officials today opened the Reach Center, a workforce training facility near Witham Field that county leaders say will offer programs in machining, aerostructures, airframe and powerplant maintenance and English-language support to address local labor shortages.

Martin County has just unveiled the Reach Center, a groundbreaking facility aimed at solving local labor shortages in aviation, marine, and manufacturing sectors!

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1 month ago

Martin County to proceed with Building Tomorrow Schools P3 evaluation and negotiations; board approves public‑interest resolution 4–1 After staff outlined statutory benefits, financing, qualifications, compatibility, cost estimates and public comment, the board voted 4–1 to receive staff findings, adopt the public‑interest resolution under Section 255.0653(c), and direct staff to schedule a third public meeting and begin negotiations for a P3 with Building Tomorrow Schools.

Martin County is moving forward with a groundbreaking $63 million proposal to centralize operations and enhance storm responses, but not without some dissenting voices.

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1 month ago

Residents urge Martin County to review Chancey Bay slaughterhouse amid water and oversight concerns Multiple residents and local environmental groups told commissioners they fear a proposed Chancey Bay slaughterhouse near Lake Okeechobee would threaten water quality and wildlife, and several speakers called on the board to seek independent legal review after the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said the county is preempted from local review.

Residents and environmental advocates are raising alarm bells about a proposed slaughterhouse near Lake Okeechobee, fearing it could jeopardize local water quality and wildlife.

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1 month ago

Marty transit reports 30% ridership bump after fare removal; board approves annual progress report Martin County's transit administrator reported a roughly 30% ridership increase after November 2025 fare elimination; the board approved the Transit Development Plan annual progress report and discussed microtransit pilots and fleet right‑sizing.

Marty's transit system saw a staggering 30% increase in ridership after eliminating fares, paving the way for exciting new developments and service enhancements!

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1 month ago

Commission sends staff to meet with Chancey Bay Ranch and FDACS, orders research after Guardians warn of water‑quality risks Following public testimony from the Guardians of Martin County highlighting potential water‑quality, wetlands and endangered‑species risks and questioning FDACS’ determination, the board unanimously directed staff to request an informal meeting with the property owner and FDACS and asked county legal staff to research statutory and case law options.

Martin County commissioners are taking decisive action on the controversial Chancey Bay Ranch meat-processing facility amidst urgent environmental concerns—what's next?

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1 month ago

FDOT presents Monterey Road/FEC grade‑separation alternatives; board leans toward Alternative 3 FDOT presented three alternatives for the State Road 714 (Monterey Road) grade‑separation at the FEC crossing, including schedule, traffic forecasts and environmental constraints; discussion focused on impacts to parcels, airport RPZ constraints and railroad coordination, and several board members favored Alternative 3 as least damaging to residences.

FDOT unveils game-changing alternatives for the State Road 714 crossing, with a favored plan promising to ease traffic while minimizing residential impact!

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1 month ago

Martin County LPA approves excavation standards for Newfield planned mixed‑use village The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to adopt a text amendment to Article 11 of the Martin County Land Development Regulations, adding excavation standards limited to the Newfield planned mixed‑use village, including a 40‑foot maximum depth and sampling and setback requirements.

Martin County's Local Planning Agency just approved new excavation standards for the Newfield mixed-use village, setting a maximum depth of 40 feet and implementing strict safety measures to protect the aquifer!

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1 month ago

MPO amends 2050 plan; county to fold changes into Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, Chapter 5 Courtney said the Metropolitan Planning Organization updated the 2050 long-range transportation plan and that the MPO’s amendment will be incorporated into Martin County's Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (Chapter 5).

Big changes are coming to Martin County's transportation future as the MPO amends the 2050 long-range plan—find out how this will shape local growth!

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1 month ago

Martin County School District reports 'A' rating, high graduation rates and construction milestones District officials highlighted the district's return to an A rating, improvements in early‑learning readiness, strong graduation rates across high schools and active facilities projects including Stewart Middle near completion and design work for Murray Middle.

Martin County School District shines with an impressive A rating, soaring graduation rates, and exciting construction milestones—over 2.4 million meals served this year alone!

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1 month ago

Indiantown officials say water capacity must come first as data‑center and annexation proposals move forward Village staff and commissioners told a joint meeting that prospective data centers must be self‑sufficient for utilities; Indiantown is pursuing Floridan wells and a reverse‑osmosis plant (estimated construction cost about $60 million) and advancing voluntary annexations and a large comprehensive‑plan amendment.

Indiantown is on the brink of a $60 million water transformation, but will new data centers push the village's resources to the limit?

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1 month ago

Horse Allegedly Starved Until Unable to Stand: Demand Accountability - Animal Petitions A horse was left unable to stand and later euthanized following suspected neglect. Demand authorities ensure full accountability to protect vulnerable animals.

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