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Florida county rejects farmland development designation
Business openingsA Florida county rejected a designation tied to opening farmland to development.
Martin County Florida DeskNov 1, 2026
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Sheriff’s Office Sets Marathon Halloween Traffic Changes
Police, fire and courtsTemporary traffic patterns and restricted neighborhood access are planned behind Florida Keys Marathon International Airport for Halloween 2026.
Martin County Florida DeskOct 31, 2026
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Martin County pauses large-scale data center applications
Local governmentMartin County commissioners approved a one-year pause on applications for large-scale data centers.
Martin County Florida DeskOct 28, 2026
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Martin County moves to freeze large data centers
Around townMartin County is moving to pause development of large data centers amid concerns about demands on electricity and water.
Martin County Florida DeskOct 20, 2026
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Martin County officials discuss possible MARTY shutdown
Roads and transitMartin County officials are discussing whether MARTY bus service should be shut down, but the discussion is not a final closure decision.
Martin County Florida DeskOct 10, 2026
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Martin County’s MARTY bus service shuts down
Roads and transitMARTY bus service in Martin County has stopped abruptly, leaving riders without transit and 29 workers without jobs.
Martin County Florida DeskOct 10, 2026
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State law offers new path after Martin County housing rejection
Around townMartin County rejected a housing plan, while a new state law creates another route for pursuing homes.
Martin County Florida DeskOct 1, 2026
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Martin County rejected a plan for homes, a new state law offers another route
Around townMartin County rejected a housing plan, while a new state law creates another possible path for homes.
Martin County Florida DeskSep 29, 2026
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Byron Donalds discusses costs, insurance in Martin County
Around townByron Donalds took part in a Martin County roundtable focused on the cost of living and insurance.
Martin County Florida DeskSep 25, 2026
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Charter bus fire shuts down southbound I-95 in Hobe Sound
Around townA fire involving a charter bus closed southbound Interstate 95 in Hobe Sound.
Martin County Florida DeskSep 24, 2026
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Shots fired at Palm City residence; armed person leaves
Police, fire and courtsA sheriff’s office said an armed and dangerous person left a Palm City residence after shots were fired.
Martin County Florida DeskSep 20, 2026
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SWAT team called after shots fired in Martin County
Police, fire and courtsA Florida sheriff’s SWAT team was called to Martin County after shots were fired.
Martin County Florida DeskSep 20, 2026
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Florida zoning change raises questions about data centers
Around townA zoning change in a Florida county could affect where data centers may be considered, but the next steps depend on local rules and approvals.
Martin County Florida DeskSep 16, 2026