Port St. Lucie, FL Local - News Break (2024)

02/02/2023

At DeSantis’ Urging, Florida Republicans Introduce Bills to Eliminate Unanimous Jury Requirement in Death Penalty Cases

Florida Republicans are pushing to change the law to eliminate the need for juries to be unanimous to sentence a defendant to death. The change comes...

01/02/2023

It’s Samoas season: Girl Scout cookies are back — and there’s a new online-only flavor

Grab your glass of milk for dunking and clear out a space in the freezer for a box of Thin Mints. The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida are back, offering their cookies from Feb. 1 to March 5 in front of stores, restaurants and other businesses, as well as through their website and the Digital Cookie...

01/02/2023

St. Lucie County woman missing for nearly week found safe in thicket

A St. Lucie County woman who was missing for nearly six days was found alive and is now recovering in a hospital.

01/02/2023

Tom Brady says he is retiring from football 'for good'

Tom Brady says he is retiring "for good" from football, ending a historic 23-year career during which he won seven Super Bowls and set multiple NFL passing records.

01/02/2023

New College board fires president, installs former GOP House speaker, DeSantis ally

The whirlwind unleashed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that rapidly is reshaping New College of Florida picked up speed Tuesday with the president fired amid a broad leadership overhaul that capped a momentous few hours for the Sarasota school. A slate of new board members installed by DeSantis earlier this m...

01/02/2023

Man arrested after wandering near 'family suite' at Mar-a-Lago

A man was arrested at Mar-a-Lago after he was found on the property without authorization, just hours after being denied entry when he sought to speak with the former president, authorities say.

31/01/2023

Suspect in custody after minivan stolen with wheelchair-dependent man inside

Police in Port St. Lucie announced Tuesday they arrested a man suspected of stealing a minivan with a wheelchair-dependent man inside.

31/01/2023

Leah Remini Stuns At Marc Anthony’s Wedding After Not Being In Attendance At J.Lo’s

Leah Remini wasn’t at Jennifer Lopez‘s wedding to Ben Affleck last summer, which was shocking since Leah, 52, and J.Lo, 53, have been close friends for a very long time. But a recent wedding that Leah did make it to was J.Lo’s ex-husband, Marc Anthony, 54, and Nadia Ferreira‘s lavish nuptial...

31/01/2023

Trump takes early aim at the only 2024 GOP rival he cares about

Ex-President Donald Trump's bid to keep Ron DeSantis out of the 2024 White House race reveals as much about his own mindset and the challenges his...

31/01/2023

Why are Florida gas prices rising?

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida gas prices have been on a rollercoaster in recent weeks after reaching a two-month high before taking a minor step back, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA). AAA said prices rose 17 cents per gallon last week in the state, reaching a 2-mont...

30/01/2023

Why the moral panic over "grooming" is so effective at manipulating the right-wing mind

When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis began banning books from public schools throughout his state, he justified his actions by claiming that he was protecting children from dangerous material. At the top of this supposed list of concerns, DeSantis and his Republican supporters insisted they were stopping....

30/01/2023

Marc Anthony marries Nadia Ferreira in lavish Miami wedding

Fourth time’s a charm. Marc Anthony tied the knot with former Miss Universe contestant Nadia Ferreira in a lavish ceremony in Miami Saturday night. David Beckham, Salma Hayek and Lin Manuel Miranda were among the guests at the star-studded affair, which took place at the Perez Art Museum. The musi...

30/01/2023

Florida officers charged with battery after allegedly beating homeless man

Two officers allegedly handcuffed Jose Ortega Gutierrez and took him to an ‘isolated’ location where they beat him unconscious

30/01/2023

The longest winning streak in men's college basketball belongs to the Florida Atlantic Owls

BOCA RATON — Guess who has the longest men's college basketball winning streak in the nation?. Florida Atlantic outlasted Western Kentucky 70-63 Saturday for its 20th straight win. Earlier in the day, Charleston, which had the nation's longest streak at 20 games, fell to Hofstra, 85-81. While the ...

29/01/2023

‘Beyond disturbing’: Florida sheriffs condemn deadly Memphis police beating

Florida law enforcement leaders expressed their horror at the actions of five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols after body cam video of his beating was released Friday.

28/01/2023

Florida Man Wins $1M Lottery Prize After a Stranger Cut in Front of Him at a Ticket Machine

"Instead of saying something, I decided I'd just buy a ticket at the counter instead," Stephen Munoz Espinoza, 43, of Delray Beach, told the Florida Lottery ...

28/01/2023

Dog found left to die cemented to sidewalk in Boca Raton

BOCA RATON, Fla. — A dog is on a long road to recovery after being found abandoned and cemented to a sidewalk off Yamato Road in Boca Raton. According to Tri-County Animal Rescue, caretakers believe the dog was there for days. After shaving the dog down, veterinarians discovered he...

28/01/2023

It could be illegal to drive in some Florida left-hand lanes starting in 2024

A bill recently filed in the Florida Senate seeks to penalize drivers who "continuously" travel in the left-hand lane without the intent to pass.

27/01/2023

Coast Guard searches for missing diver off coast of Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard said it is looking for a diver who went missing off the southeast coast of Florida.

27/01/2023

Victim's name released in Wellington murder-suicide

The name of a woman who died in a Wellington murder-suicide last week was released Thursday. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office identified the female victim as Brittany Carter, 34.

27/01/2023

STRANGER THINGS: Man With Slit Neck Found On Seven Bridges Tennis Court

UPDATE: “POTENTIAL DRUG OVERDOSE.” Rescuers Respond To Delray Beach Community For Overnight Incident. BY:...

27/01/2023

Northlake Boulevard crash creates mess for drivers, raises traffic concerns

Traffic was diverted for hours Thursday morning after a serious two-vehicle crash on Northlake Boulevard at Bay Hill Drive near Palm Beach Gardens.

27/01/2023

145 Pounds, $2 Million Worth Of Co***ne Found Washed Up On Florida Shore

Nearly $2 million worth of packaged co***ne was found in Florida on Monday and turned over to federal law enforcement. The two separate incidents occurred on Big Pine Key between approximately 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., according to Monore County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say that

27/01/2023

'This is outrageous': Don Lemon reacts to Florida book law

Efforts are underway in Florida counties to comply with a law championed by...

27/01/2023

Tom Brady says he doesn't understand why he was fined $16,444 for his attempted tripping of an opponent

Tom Brady is appealing a fine of more than $16,000 after his attempted tripping of Malik Ho**er. His defense? He didn't actually get to trip him.

26/01/2023

Florida nursing schools sold 7,600 fake diplomas worth more than $100 million, feds say

In Florida, Siena College, Palm Beach School of Nursing and Sacred Heart International Institute allegedly issued fake nursing diplomas to students.

26/01/2023

Teen student walking to bus stop struck by car in Port St. Lucie, police said

PORT ST. LUCIE — Port St. Lucie police are asking for information about a crash Thursday morning in which investigators say a vehicle fled after striking a student as she walked to a bus stop, police stated. The 16-year-old student wasn’t seriously hurt in the incident, which happened at...

26/01/2023

Police K-9 mugshot goes viral after accusations he stole officer’s lunch

A police K-9 in Michigan recently had himself a 'ruff' day after he was accused of stealing his owner's lunch.

25/01/2023

Florida schools start removing books amid reviews prompted by limits in law

The big story: School districts across Florida have grappled with the state’s new law regarding the selection of library books, and the associated training required for media specialists. Many educators have complained that the vague language makes it difficult to know what books they can keep ava...

25/01/2023

R&B Singer Sammie Requests Privacy After Mother Arrested for Murder

R&B singer Sammie is going through trying times right now and has asked the public for privacy as he copes with his mother being charged with...

25/01/2023

Donald Trump WINS His Club's Golf Championship Despite Being 600 Miles Away During Tournament

Donald Trump allegedly won his club's golf tournament despite being hundreds of miles away for a funeral, RadarOnline.com has learned. The 76-year-old was not present on Saturday when members played the first 18 holes during the senior championship at his West Palm Beach golf club. Despite being abs...

25/01/2023

Tom Brady’s Mic’d Up Clip During Their Blowout Loss To The 49ers Was Released And It’s Incredibly Depressing

Tom Brady will be 46 this August. Will he come back for his 24th NFL season? Rob Gronkowski predicted Brady likely will come back after proving he can still perform with the best of them this year, even adding “he’s probably getting some treatment on his arm as we speak right now.”

24/01/2023

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star opens luxe real estate brokerage firm in Palm Beach County

Real Housewives star and California power-Realtor Mauricio Umansky launched a franchise of his luxury brokerage firm in Palm Beach Gardens this week with an eye on the area’s most opulent homes and well-heeled denizens. Umansky, who is often featured on the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" with ...

24/01/2023

Florida educators face possible felony for violating new state law

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public Schools is in the process of reviewing all material in classroom libraries to stay compliant with a new state law signed by the governor last year under House Bill 1467. Some teachers said they’ve been told to temporarily pack up their books until they ca...

24/01/2023

Trump Somehow Wins His Club’s Golf Championship Despite Missing First Day

Proving his own humble admission that he is “always the best at sports,” Donald J. Trump seized the gold medal at his own Florida club’s senior golf championship on Sunday. Even more incredibly, the former president was able to claim victory despite completely skipping the tourney’s first da...

24/01/2023

Mother of Singer Sammie Charged With Murder, Kills Woman in Random Shooting

There is definitely nothing to like here. The mother of R&B singer Sammie is being charged with murder. Angila Baxter is being charged with second-degree murder...

24/01/2023

Judge Orders ‘Mastermind’ Trump, Legal Team to Pay Hillary Clinton, Dems $1M in Sanctions

A Florida federal judge has ordered Donald Trump‘s lawyers to pay nearly $1 million in sanctions for filing a lawsuit that was nothing more than “a...

24/01/2023

DeSantis violates two constitutions, but it’s a no-win situation | Editorial

Try as he might, Gov. Ron DeSantis can’t spin vindication out of a judge’s decision that flayed him for violating the state and federal constitutions when he suspended Hillsborough County’s twice-elected Democratic state attorney, Andrew Warren. Nonetheless, his spokesperson claimed that U.S. ...

23/01/2023

Port St. Lucie preschool teacher fired, is under investigation for abusing 2-year-old

PORT ST. LUCIE — Police are investigating allegations of abuse of a 2-year-old by his preschool teacher at Chesterbrook Academy. The toddler's head allegedly was held under a running faucet in an attempt to get him to stop crying, his mother, Melanie Caramma, said she was told. "His head...

23/01/2023

Martin Luther King Jr. Day incident not 'random mass shooting,' sheriff says

FORT PIERCE − After a shooting at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event left a woman dead and seven others injured by gunfire, Sheriff Ken Mascara said the community is safe as his agency works to apprehend those responsible. Investigators determined the incident at the event and car...

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