Meghan McRoberts
WPTV
West Palm Beach, FL, United States
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Martin County man killed by drunk driver with 3 previous DUI convictions, investigators say
It wasn’t his first, second, or even third DUI. Investigators said Michael Holder, 57, was arrested for his fourth DUI after causing a deadly drunk driving crash. → Read More
Construction for Martin County housing development halted due to flood concerns
Construction for one of Martin County’s new housing developments has been halted for the foreseeable future due to flood concerns to surrounding homes. → Read More
Martin County commissioners approve $1.7 million project as downtown Palm City takes shape
Commissioners in Martin County voted Tuesday to approve a $1.7 million project to build the Patio at Palm City Place located off Mapp Road. → Read More
Florida lawmakers divided on how to resolve home insurance crisis as special session begins
State lawmakers this week will decide during a special session how to chip away at the state's property insurance crisis. → Read More
Martin County High School coach accused of paying teen girls for nude photos
A campus monitor and part-time basketball coach at Martin County High School was arrested Friday, accused of soliciting teenage girls. → Read More
Crash injuring Indiantown teen on State Road 710 revives calls for safety changes
People who live near and regularly drive along State Road 710 in Indiantown have been pushing for safety changes for years. → Read More
911 call released from deadly Martin County double shooting
A Martin County woman called 911 on her own husband, Hugh Hootman, who detectives said had just shot his downstairs neighbors, ginger and henry Wallace, both 81. → Read More
Prosecutor seeks to change laws after Austin Harrouff found not guilty by reason of insanity
The criminal case for Austin Harrouff might now be closed, but the state attorney's office said it still isn't finished. → Read More
Austin Harrouff found not guilty by reason of insanity
A judge has accepted a plea deal for a man who randomly killed a couple in their garage six years ago and then chewed on one victim's face. → Read More
Kyle Barrett: Boat driver sentenced for causing crash that killed wife, friends' 20-month-old daughter
A Martin County man was sentenced Tuesday for causing a deadly boat crash that killed his wife and his friends’ 20-month-old daughter in 2019. → Read More
Treasure hunters discover artifacts unearthed by Hurricane Nicole
Right after and — believe it or not — even during hurricanes, there is a group of brave souls who take to the shoreline searching for coins, jewels and artifacts. → Read More
What issues are most important to Florida voters during midterm elections?
With the spotlight on Fort Pierce on Monday for the gubernatorial debate, WPTV wanted to know what issues voters consider a priority for them. → Read More
State Rep. John Snyder requests FDOT review intersection following deadly crash that claimed 4 lives
Since a deadly crash claimed the lives of four people in Martin County, drivers and residents have been posting to social media that they have had safety concerns about that area. → Read More
Teenagers help victims after boat crashes on St. Lucie River in Martin County
A boat carrying six people crashed into a channel marker on the St. Lucie River in Martin County on Friday night, seriously injuring at least one person on board. → Read More
Port St. Lucie officers won't be charged after football recruiting allegations
The Martin County Sheriff's Office has closed its investigation into criminal allegations against two high-ranking Port St. Lucie police officers. → Read More
Martin County school resource deputy faces discipline after gun fired at Treasure Coast Classical Academy
A school resource deputy in Martin County will be given more training and is facing discipline after firing a round from his department-issued gun inside a school. → Read More
Martin County Sheriff's Office corrections deputy praised for finding bribery note
A Martin County corrections deputy is being praised for not only keeping order inside the walls of the jail but potentially thwarting a crime in the community. → Read More
American allies still left behind year after US ended war in Afghanistan
Over the last year, an Afghan man stayed in touch with WPTV's Meghan McRoberts with updates on what conditions were like for him, and the challenges that remain preventing his family's safe evacuatio. → Read More
Sergeant at Martin County Jail cleared of charges for battery against inmate, returns to work
A Martin County sergeant who was charged with battery against a wheelchair-bound inmate is now back to work at the county jail. → Read More
Voters approve special tax to support Martin County schools
Voters in Martin County on Tuesday approved extending the current millage rate, which is a special property tax to support the school district. → Read More