Jon Shainman
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3 Treasure Coast school board members on Gov. Ron DeSantis 'target list'
While Gov. Ron DeSantis may have bigger things planned for 2024, he still holds a keen interest in local elections, specifically those on area school boards. → Read More
Push to create new museum in Fort Pierce to showcase Florida Highwaymen artwork
Their visions of Florida's beauty colored hundreds of canvases, but decades ago the color of their skin prevented them from greater fame and fortune. → Read More
Martin County Sheriff's Office wants to bill SandyPines treatment center after 'riot'
WPTV is learning new details about what happened late Friday night at a youth residential treatment center near Tequesta that the Martin County Sheriff's Office described as a "riot." → Read More
Martin County man charged with beating mother to death before New Year
A Martin County man is in custody after, deputies say, he beat his mother to death before the New Year. → Read More
Indian River County voters asked to acquire, permanently preserve 'environmentally significant lands'
Voters in Indian River County have said "yes" twice before when it comes to land preservation. Now, supporters are hoping the third time is also the charm. → Read More
Martin County nonprofit helping mothers secure baby formula amid national shortage
As the U.S. works to resolve the baby formula shortage, Florida moms continue their daily search for the elusive product. One organization is working to fill in the gaps in Martin County. → Read More
Chickens won't be allowed in residential areas of Martin County
Martin County has decided for now that chickens have their place, and that's not in a residential backyard. → Read More
Air traffic controller describes 'adrenaline rush' of guiding inexperienced pilot to safe landing
An air traffic controller who helped a man with no flying experience land a plane at Palm Beach International Airport is grabbing headlines across the country. → Read More
Martin County Fire Rescue encourages residents to create life safety profiles
Martin County Fire Rescue would like residents to sign up for a new program designed to keep you and your loved ones safe in the event of an emergency. → Read More
Hobe Sound residents angered that dead-end road being connected to other street
Neighbors in a Hobe Sound community were stunned to discover that their road, which has been a dead-end for decades, was being bulldozed and opened up as part of a repaving project. → Read More
Dog finally located 2 days after Interstate 95 crash in Martin County
A dog and his owner were reunited days after a horrific car crash in Martin County. → Read More
'Born Learning Trails' provide early learning opportunities in Martin County
According to state testing, only about half of all Martin County youngsters are considered ready for kindergarten. → Read More
Treasure Coast scientist receives $5.6 million grant to help develop new antiviral drugs
With COVID-19 vaccines widely available, scientists continue to work on developing antiviral drugs that could also have a big impact during future pandemics. → Read More
I-95 shooting suspect claimed he was an undercover CIA agent
A bizarre shooting spree along Interstate 95 in Martin County left one person hospitalized, and the suspect claimed to deputies he was an undercover CIA agent. → Read More
Haunted house inspired by real life scares
The imaginary horrors of the haunted house are nothing compared to Jacob Blake’s real life experiences. → Read More
Importance of reading goes beyond the classroom at Warfield Elementary School
WPTV visited Warfield Elementary School in Indiantown to see the importance of getting young minds excited to read. → Read More
New public charter high school coming to Martin County
The first step was taken Tuesday to bring a new public charter high school to Martin County. → Read More
New recycling bins, trash fees coming to Martin County
Martin County has locked up a new deal with its waste hauler. → Read More
Fort Pierce Inlet gets ready for lobster mini season
With lobster mini season around the corner, divers and boaters aren't the only ones preparing. → Read More
Martin County recover homemade gun from stolen car
Martin County deputies were on the lookout for a stolen car over the holiday weekend, but when they found it, they also uncovered something they don’t see very often, a homemade gun. → Read More