CRIME & SAFETY
Fatal crash Wednesday on U.S. 1 in Hobe Sound shut down southbound side until 3 p.m.
Motorists in Hobe Sound on Wednesday were asked to avoid South U.S. 1 near Jonathan Dickinson State Park following a traffic crash that resulted in a fatality, according to Martin County Fire Rescue officials. What happened: Around 9 a.m., Martin County Fire Rescue crews responded to a crash involving two vehicles in the...
Mast wants changes after strangulation of VA Medical Center patient
Brian Mast , a military veteran and U.S. representative, is expressing concern about a "failure that took place" at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center of a patient accused of strangling roommate.
Police officer, EMT for a day: Palm Beach residents take part in annual Citizen's Academy
Palm Beach residents recently got a taste of how the town's police and fire departments work during the annual four-week Citizen's Academy. The public safety education program for adults also features some hands-on experience under the direction of police officers, detectives, firefighters and emergency medical techs. Instruction on March 6 included firearms training at the range at the town's police station as well as response to resistance.
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