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Florida man accused of trying to burglarize closed bank, walks out empty-handed
Read full article: Florida man accused of trying to burglarize closed bank, walks out empty-handedA Florida man faces charges after he tried to burglarize a closed bank wearing a mask that he purchased at a nearby gas station, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
Pantsless man crashes into Florida jail, throws rubber snakes while making threats, deputies say
Read full article: Pantsless man crashes into Florida jail, throws rubber snakes while making threats, deputies sayA homeless man wearing a blouse was arrested after driving a sedan into the lobby of the Martin County Jail before making threats, fighting with first responders and expressing a desire to “kill everyone,” according to sheriff’s office.
Man arrested in Florida accused of taking happy stick figure sculpture ‘because he liked it’
Read full article: Man arrested in Florida accused of taking happy stick figure sculpture ‘because he liked it’A Martin County man was arrested after police said someone spotted him acting suspicious and walking with a large piece of artwork, according to a post online.
Collapse of Kentucky plant being demolished at abandoned mine leaves 1 worker dead, another trapped
Read full article: Collapse of Kentucky plant being demolished at abandoned mine leaves 1 worker dead, another trappedKentucky 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 flight school student accused of damaging planes after being denied solo flight
Read full article: Florida flight school student accused of damaging planes after being denied solo flightA Florida flight school student is accused of damaging 10 planes after he was not allowed to take a solo flight, according to sheriff's officials.
‘I’m freezing:’ Florida man rescued after cell phone sends S.O.S alert while vehicle submerged
Read full article: ‘I’m freezing:’ Florida man rescued after cell phone sends S.O.S alert while vehicle submergedMartin County deputies responded to a distress signal that led to the rescue of a 38-year-old man that was trapped in his vehicle, upside down in a canal.
Human skulls, skeletal remains unearthed by Hurricane Nicole on Florida beach
Read full article: Human skulls, skeletal remains unearthed by Hurricane Nicole on Florida beachThe remains of six human bodies were unearthed in Martin County after Hurricane Nicole tore through the east coast of Florida early Thursday morning, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man likely died from sand dune collapse, Martin County deputies say
Read full article: Florida man likely died from sand dune collapse, Martin County deputies sayA 35-year-old Stuart man whose body was found buried in sand on Hutchinson Island likely died due to an accident, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman accused of crashing into multiple cars, throwing fake snake to evade traffic stop
Read full article: Florida woman accused of crashing into multiple cars, throwing fake snake to evade traffic stopA woman was arrested after crashing into multiple vehicles and throwing a fake snake at deputies in an attempt to flee a traffic stop in Martin County Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.
K-9 named Zorro captures Florida man after high-speed chase
Read full article: K-9 named Zorro captures Florida man after high-speed chaseAuthorities say a 20-year-old man drove a stolen Mercedes SUV as fast as 178 mph as he led law enforcement officers on a chase through six counties along Florida’s Turnpike and Interstate 95.
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida DEP secretary make announcement
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida DEP secretary make announcementThe Florida governor will be joined by the state Department of Environmental Protection secretary Monday afternoon at a state park to make an announcement.
Palm Bay police arrest individual in connection with homicide investigation
Read full article: Palm Bay police arrest individual in connection with homicide investigationAn armed suspect who is a person of interest tied to a homicide investigation in Martin County was arrested on Sunday, according to the Palm Bay Police Department. Following a tip from a resident, officers made contact with the individual who was shot by officers after failing to comply with police orders, police said. The individual, who was captured in the 400 block of Karney Avenue near the intersection of Karney Avenue and Dogwood Street, was then transported for medical attention, police said.
FDOH announces first identified case of UK COVID-19 variant in Florida
Read full article: FDOH announces first identified case of UK COVID-19 variant in FloridaMARTIN COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health announced Thursday that the state has evidence of the first identified case of the U.K. COVID-19 variant in Martin County. Health officials said the individual is a man in his 20s with no history of travel. “The Department is working with the CDC on this investigation,” the Florida Department of Health said on Twitter. “We encourage all to continue practicing COVID-19 mitigation.”[RELATED: Florida reports 16,000 new COVID-19 cases on New Year’s Eve]Experts anticipate little to no impact on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine at this time, health officials said. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | Map: Navigating the Convention Center vaccine site]Stay with News 6 and ClickOrlando.com for updates on this story.
Amber Alert canceled for missing Martin County girl
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled for missing Martin County girlHOBE SOUND, Fla. – Update, Thursday: Authorities canceled the Amber Alert and have found Kimberly Newberry-Ohler. An Amber Alert was issued Thursday afternoon for a missing 13-year-old Martin County girl, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said. The FDLE said Kimberly Newberry-Ohler was last seen late Wednesday in Hobe Sound. She was last seen wearing a black and white striped shirt, black pants with a red and white stripe and white Crocs. The FDLE said Kimberly may be in the company of two white men who were in a black two-door truck with a roof rack.