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Years before 2030's third-graders are born, Martin County advocates are working to boost their reading skills

An apartment fire at East Weatherbee Road near Gator Trace Boulevard temporarily closes road.

The prescribed burn, weather permitting, will take place on seven acres of scrub adjacent to Jupiter Hills Club.

Emergency crews are at the scene of a report of a woman shot in the 5800 block of Northwest Hann Drive.

Timothy Thomas fled a traffic stop in Martin County and was captured in Key West after he reportedly shot a deputy, according to sheriff's reports.

Martin County Sheriff's Office investigating the incident in a restaurant parking lot.

Martin County sheriff's marine officials helped rescue a boater with a possible head injury.

By Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

VERO BEACH — Following the arrests of three students from the Freshman Learning Center in the last month, concerns about bullying, guns at school and gangs are growing in the community.

STUART — A 29-year-old Port St. Lucie woman was arrested Thursday in connection with a 2012 homicide in Martin County, according to records released Friday.