Mahoney defies political wife's role Oct 26, 2008
By clean up martin county ... Since the Mahoney FEMA-gate sex scandal in Martin County ... Voters need to take a close look into Martin County government and ask themselves if there is an environment of disrespect for women in their organization. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mahoney drops from debate over TV Oct 24, 2008
Mahoney has also admitted to "multiple affairs" while in office, including one with a Martin County government official he met in 2007 when she and other county officials sought his help in getting a $3. 4 million reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mortgage scam wider than thought Oct 24, 2008
The McGills are in the Martin County jail with bail set at $730,000 each. Sink asked anyone with information about the McGills to contact Detective Ted Padich at (561) 837-5635 or Investigator Steve Brignola at (561) 837-5233. (The Palm Beach Post)
Voting lines long, patience short Oct 24, 2008
Martin County Elections Supervisor Vicki Davis said she opted to keep the five polling locations open for eight hours Saturday rather than four hours Saturday and four hours Sunday, as permitted under state law ... Lines in Martin County are moving quickly, she said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Day 3 totals Oct 24, 2008
24,338 people voted early in Palm Beach County by third day. 24,338 people voted early in Palm Beach County by third day. (The Palm Beach Post)
New position for Panthers Oct 23, 2008
3-0 record, with wins over North Marion (30-14), Martin County (41-14) and Bay Point (30-0) high schools, and was ranked in the Class 4A top 10. Those opening three teams have a combined record of 3-16. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Mahoney donations running dry Oct 23, 2008
Mahoney also admitted to "multiple affairs" while in office, including a relationship with a high-ranking Martin County government employee he met in 2007 when she and other county officials came to Washington to seek his help in securing a $3. 4 million reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mahoney scandal hits Croatia Oct 23, 2008
Readers in Martin County government are watching this very closely. Keep up the good work Jose. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fla. County GOP Chief: Mahoney Should Resign Oct 22, 2008
Mahoney has admitted to having "numerous" affairs, including one with a Martin County government employee ... The agency is also investigating whether the second affair with the Martin County employee was behind his decision to push for federal emergency funds for her area. (Newsmax)
Brevard girls finished in 2A Oct 21, 2008
The season ended for Brevard girls golfers in Class 2A on Monday, as Palm Beach Gardens and Martin County ran away from the field at The Savannahs. Merritt Island finished fourth, perhaps planting a seed for the future with a team including three freshmen and a junior. (Florida Today)
Long lines at early PB County voting Oct 21, 2008
Martin County voters can cast ballots in one of five locations, Mon. -Sat. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fla. rep.'s wife seeks divorce amid sex scandal Oct 21, 2008
Investigators also are looking into whether Mahoney showed preferential treatment to Martin County in his Florida district when he lobbied for $3 ... Mahoney acknowledges that at the time he was having an affair with a high-ranking Martin County official, but insists he did nothing extra. (AZCentral -- News)
Mahoney media firm at center of political attacks Oct 21, 2008
Investigators also are looking into whether Mahoney showed preferential treatment to Martin County in his Florida district when he lobbied the Federal Emergency Management Agency to give the county a $3 ... At the time, Mahoney acknowledges, he was having an affair with a high-ranking Martin County official ... He insists, however, he did nothing more for Martin County than he did for others in his district. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Dems Pull TV Cash From Fla. Lawmaker Oct 21, 2008
Yet the Congressman plans to leave his name on the ballot and is still getting vocal support from top democrats in heavily Republican Martin County, Florida. Democratic party chief David Dew said although he knows the revelations of Mahoney's sexual affairs will hurt him, "What he did he shouldn't have done but it is a personal thing.". (ABC News)
Early voting lines form overnight Oct 20, 2008
Martin County voters can cast ballots in one of five locations, Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. St. Lucie County voters have four locations to choose from and can vote between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Related Subjects. (The Palm Beach Post)
Post endorsements Oct 20, 2008
Nancy Kline left the Martin County School Board to run for superintendent, a job she will get since she faces only a write-in candidate on Nov. 4 ... Gayle Harrell in state House District 81 is between Martin County Commissioner Michael DiTerlizzi and Adam Fetterman, general counsel to St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara ... Martin County is full of people who favor controlled growth, full of people who have taken the time to educate themselves about the importance of healthy rivers and... (The Palm Beach Post)
Early voters could see long lines Oct 19, 2008
Martin County Elections Supervisor Vicki Davis, who has pushed early and absentee voting to reduce Election Day crowds, predicted 50 percent of voters will cast their ballots early. Martin County, with roughly 101,000 voters, will have five early voting locations. (The Palm Beach Post)
Candidates tout concerns about jobs, taxes Oct 19, 2008
Republican Mike DiTerlizzi vacated the Martin County Commission seat he held since 2000 to run for the post. With his time on the commission, his name is perhaps better known throughout the district, which straddles the Martin-St. (The Palm Beach Post)
Scandal again molds District 16 race Oct 19, 2008
Martin County seems to have enough money for lobbying,travel,whoring drinking and eating yet they haven't got enough money to help our children ... What bothers me as a martin county tax payer is that they are closing libraries certain days, closing parks and not replacing life guards because the administrator has been claiming revenues are shriniking ... The whole thing is a sleazy set up to gain favors for Martin County. (The Palm Beach Post)
Rep. Admits to 'Multiple' Affairs Oct 18, 2008
Mahoney also acknowledged he had an affair with a high-ranking Martin County official in his Florida district while simultaneously lobbying the Federal Emergency Management Agency to give the county a $3 ... He insisted, however, that he did nothing more for Martin County than he did for others in his district ... The FBI has contacted Mahoney as part of an investigation into whether he hired Allen to keep her quiet about the affair and whether he showed any preferential treatment to Martin... (Fox News)
Fla. Democratic congressman admits to multiple affairs Oct 18, 2008
Jackie Trancynger, a Democrat and community activist in Martin County, said Mahoney's presence on the ballot could hurt other Democratic candidates at the polls ... "I fear that Mr. Mahoney's behavior might discourage a strong turnout from the Democrats in the county and from the independents and cross over Republicans that any Democrat needs in order to win in heavily Republican Martin County.". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Officials: No signs of voter fraud Oct 18, 2008
Martin County Elections Supervisor Vicki Davis said eight applications didn't match up when compared with driver licenses or Social Security numbers as required by state law. St. Lucie County Elections Supervisor Gertrude Walker said she sent letters to about 220 people asking them to come to the office to provide additional information. (The Palm Beach Post)
More coverage Oct 18, 2008
Why are you not identifying the high ranking Martin County official (presumably female) ... You are the same woman who accused the Martin County official of being skinny with fake tatas yesterday ... I wonder how much money Martin County recovered from FEMA in just the time period Kim was working for the County. (The Palm Beach Post)
High school football roundup Oct 18, 2008
Football Florida Friday's results AREA Baldwin 36, Creekside 7 Bolles 48, Keystone Heights 7 Eagle's View 20, Arlington Country Day 10 Fernandina Beach 20, West Nassau 0 First Coast 55, Mandarin 27 Fletcher 27, Forrest 21 Fort White 24, P.K. Yonge 6 Hilliard 27, Ponte Vedra 0 Jackson 28, White 7 Lee 36, Raines 27 Lighthouse Christian 42, Mandarin Christian 0 Madison County 20, Bartram Trail 10 Middleburg 18, Menendez 17 Oak Hall 59, St. Johns Country Day 7 Orange Park 13, Columbia 10 Parker 34,... (Florida Times-Union)
FBI Probing Mahoney Mistress Allegations Oct 17, 2008
The FBI is also looking into whether Mahoney helped Martin County secure a $3 ... A Martin County news release at the time noted "Congressman Tim Mahoney was instrumental" in helping secure the funds ... His congressional staff notes that Mahoney lobbies for FEMA funding throughout his district, and that Martin County has received $43 million from FEMA since 2004. (CBS News)
FBI investigating Rep. Mahoney Oct 17, 2008
A person close to Mahoney's campaign told the AP that Mahoney was having a relationship with a high-ranking official in Martin County in his Florida district in 2007 ... Mahoney's congressional staff declined comment on that alleged tryst, but noted Mahoney lobbies for FEMA funding throughout his district, and that Martin County has received $43 million from FEMA since 2004. (MSNBC -- Crime)
GOP poll: Mahoney down 55-29 Oct 17, 2008
Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach ure Coast news, sports, entertainment, jobs, cars, homes. Palm Beach Post reporters. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mahoney's Florida District Has Sex-Scandal Déjà Vu Oct 17, 2008
The FBI is reportedly investigating if any campaign dollars or taxpayer funds were used in his settlement with Allen, and a second woman, a high-ranking official in Martin County, directly north of Palm Beach County, reportedly also had an affair with Mahoney while he was in office ... 2 million hurricane-cleanup reimbursement from FEMA. (Mahoney's representative responded that the Congressman had helped many counties in Florida get reimbursed by Washington for disaster-recovery expenses, and... (Time.com)
May Not Seek Reelection... Oct 16, 2008
The Crypt: Mahoney may not seek reelection - Politico. I had sex with that other woman. (The Drudge Report)
Attorney: Mahoney used own money Oct 16, 2008
The 49-year-old woman is a high-level manager in Martin County government ... Martin County was lobbying Mahoney for help in getting the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reimburse the county for $3 ... The woman declined to comment about her relationship with Mahoney, but she e-mailed The Post Wednesday night, saying, "I'm proud to be part of a team at Martin County that has recovered more than $40 million in taxpayers' money from FEMA for disaster assistance since 2005. "Martin County's... (The Palm Beach Post)
Fla. Rep. 'Involved in 2nd Affair' Oct 15, 2008
On Tuesday night, a person close to the Mahoney campaign told the AP that Mahoney also was having a relationship with a high-ranking official in Martin County in his Florida district around the same time of the purported affair with Allen ... 4 million reimbursement for Martin County for damage caused by hurricanes in 2004 ... Mahoney's congressional staff declined to comment on this alleged tryst, but noted Mahoney lobbies for FEMA funding throughout his district, and that Martin County has... (Fox News)
Full coverage Oct 15, 2008
The AP is now reporting that a person close to the Mahoney campaign has disclosed a second affair with a high ranking Martin County official in 2007 when Martin County was seeking FEMA money. The AP story also said the FBI is now investigating. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bank, owner both lose in failed short sale of Palm City home Oct 14, 2008
7 million, according to property records filed last week in Martin County. That's about $42,500 per lot - roughly 60 percent less than what the Martin County Property Appraiser estimates most of them are worth ... As the market got worse, the builder started offering aggressive price cuts, said Vince Laviano, president of the Realtor Association of Martin County and owner of Realty Executives-Treasure Coast. (The Palm Beach Post)
Youth Sports Daily Oct 8, 2008
Treasure Coast Aquatics of Martin County participated in the Get Rowdy & Race short course meet held Sept. 26-28 in Winter Haven and earned high finishes ... The Martin County Golf and Country Club hosted its junior golf tournament Sept. 27-28. (The Palm Beach Post)
1 dead after car tries to flee police Oct 7, 2008
The driver of the car, Tina Finn, told Martin County sheriff's deputies she saw Borremans get on his bike and leave Faye Cooper's house shortly after Cooper ran screaming from her front door ... He was being held at the Martin County Jail Monday without bail. (The Palm Beach Post)
Crowds register to vote before tonight's deadline Oct 7, 2008
There are five locations in Martin County and four in St. Lucie County. But people can already vote absentee. (The Palm Beach Post)
Real estate blog Oct 6, 2008
Martin County s jobless rate, August 2008: 7 ... Martin County s jobless rate, August 1995: 7. (The Palm Beach Post)
Pastor: Fraud claims a result of a few bad deals Sep 22, 2008
McGill remains in the Martin County jail on $1. 4 million bail, as does Shalonda McGill, who declined a request for an interview. (The Palm Beach Post)
One killed, one injured in Martin crash Sep 20, 2008
One killed, one injured in Martin County crash ... One killed, one injured in Martin County crash ... HOBE SOUND At least one person was killed after a two-car crash in Martin County this evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jupiter hosts Cheney Sep 19, 2008
Instead, Cheney pinch-hit for Bush at an Alabama fund-raiser for two Republican congressional candidates, then flew into Palm Beach International Airport this afternoon before heading to the home of food distributor Byron Russell, who lives in southern Martin County but has a Jupiter address. Officials with the U.S. Secret Service's office in Miami said after 6 p.m. that Cheney had finished his visit to the fund-raiser and returned to the airport to leave. (The Palm Beach Post)
Pastor, wife arrested in alleged mortgage scam Sep 18, 2008
The McGills are being held in the Martin County Jail, with bond set at $1 ... Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff s Department made the arrests during a traffic stop. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Cheney to fill in for Bush Sep 18, 2008
He'll then make the trip to the home of food distributor Byron Russell, who lives in southern Martin County but has a Jupiter address. Rooney, who won a three-candidate Republican primary on Aug. 26 in congressional District 16, is challenging freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mixed results for CHS foes Sep 17, 2008
(41-14 over Martin County High) and Ridgeview High (49-8 at Mantanzas High). Middleburg High lost at Santa Fe High, 28-14. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
S. Fla. city dedicates memorial to killer hurricane Sep 16, 2008
About 1,600 victims were buried in a mass grave in Martin County, and another 69 were buried in a West Palm Beach cemetery. Many bodies were washed into the Everglades and never found. (Florida Today)
Hope for housing: Inventory shrinks Sep 14, 2008
In Martin County, the number of single-family homes for sale fell from nearly 3,000 last year to 2,315 in August, according to the Realtor Association of Martin County ... Even so, Dave Derrenbacker, president of the Realtor Association of Martin County, sees declining inventory as a sign that the long-suffering housing market has hit bottom ... "Martin County has definitely seen the worst.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Prep roundup Sep 13, 2008
Nease 41, Martin County 14: The Panthers (2-0) rolled up their second consecutive runaway victory, beating visting Martin County (0-2). RB Ryan Mickens finished with 159 yards on 15 carries. (Florida Times-Union)
Former Martin County High volleyball player scores Playboy's October cover Sep 12, 2008
Former Martin County High volleyball player scores Playboy's October cover ... Former Martin County High volleyball player scores Playboy's October cover ... A former volleyball player from Martin County High School has spiked her clothes for Playboy's October issue. (The Palm Beach Post)
PBC population expected to drop Sep 12, 2008
In Martin County, the bureau originally estimated the population would increase by about 1,300 people this year, planners said. But new numbers show the county is now expected to grow by less than 140. (The Palm Beach Post)
Lobbyists spared as budgets slashed Sep 8, 2008
That consultant, negative-campaign specialist Randy Nielsen, owns property with DeRita in Tallahassee and Martin County ... Smith & Ballard also represents the Town of Palm Beach and Martin County. (The Palm Beach Post)
State move erases FCAT incentive Sep 7, 2008
St. Lucie and Martin county schools did not offer that bonus. But St. Lucie County students who scored high enough on a district test were given points to boost their final grade. (The Palm Beach Post)
PBC, Martin school enrollment down Sep 5, 2008
In Martin County, there are 67 fewer, a decline of 3 ... But in Martin County, after last year's surprising drop, enrollment was projected to increase slightly ... Enrollment by grade level was not available for Martin County schools. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Opinion Zone Aug 30, 2008
Well, Martin County almost got it right when choosing a replacement for schools Superintendent Sarah Wilcox ... In much-smaller Martin County, 27 of 52 precincts have been tallied ... In Martin County, the county commission races are most important. (The Palm Beach Post)
Brevard teams hit preseason gridiron tonight Aug 29, 2008
Other in-county games are Jefferson at Astronaut, Trinity Prep at Cocoa Beach, Dixie Hollins at Melbourne, Martin County at Merritt Island and Treasure Coast at Space Coast ... Florida Air at Evangelical Christian, 6:30 p.m. Rockledge at Bayside, 7 p.m. Satellite at Melbourne Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Jefferson at Astronaut, 7 p.m. Dixie Hollins at Melbourne, 7 p.m. Martin County at Merritt Island, 7 p.m. Treasure Coast at Space Coast, 7 p.m. Cocoa at New Smyrna Beach, 7 p.m. Eau Gallie at Pine... (Florida Today)
Voters praise ballots Aug 27, 2008
Voter turnout was 26 percent in Martin County and 9 ... Earlier in the day, Martin County Elections Supervisor Vicki Davis had predicted a 30 percent turnout, while St. Lucie County - still recovering from last week's flooding - projected 12 percent. (The Palm Beach Post)
Opinion blog Aug 27, 2008
In much-smaller Martin County, 27 of 52 precincts have been tallied ... In Martin County, the county commission races are most important ... In Martin County, big landowners mounted a late effort to swing the election toward candidates who opposes growth management. (The Palm Beach Post)
Endorsements Aug 25, 2008
On Aug. 26, Martin County Democrats should choose Tom Fullman for county commissioner in District 1, which includes Jensen Beach and Sewall's Point. The three Martin County Commission races won't be decided in the Aug. 26 Republican primary ... The Martin County tax collector's race has attracted four candidates, including a former county commissioner, a former Stuart city commissioner, a Martin school district employee running under the nickname of her well-known sheriff's deputy spouse, and... (The Palm Beach Post)
FPL protesters set to return to PB County Aug 25, 2008
That Martin County warrant, a week old at the time, stemmed from a trespassing charge against Tsolkas, who said he had been photographing construction of the gas pipelines meant to feed the plant. FPL says the West County Energy Center now under construction will be energy-efficient and low on pollution. (The Palm Beach Post)
Rise in C-sectionsstirs health worry Aug 24, 2008
In Martin County, where most obstetricians still have malpractice coverage, the C-section rate is 15 percentage points lower than in Palm Beach County. "I think the professional liability pressure for obstetricians in Florida is higher than any state in the nation," said Dr. Robert Yelverton, an official with the Florida Obstetric and Gynecologic Society. (The Palm Beach Post)
Ag losses boost damagein St. Lucie to $50 million+ Aug 22, 2008
All Martin County schools are open today, as well as government offices in both counties ... Homes in the Fort Pierce and White City areas of St. Lucie County appeared to be the hardest-hit, although more than two dozen in Martin County's Jensen Beach and Port Salerno areas also were flooded. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fay leaves massive flooding in Treasure Coast Aug 20, 2008
28 in Okeechobee, 4 inches at the Florida's Turnpike in western Martin County, and 2 ... Most main roads in downtown Port St. Lucie, including the stretch of the highway between Lennard Road and Westmoreland Boulevard on the Martin County line, were impassible, even to police cars, authorities said. (The Palm Beach Post)
FPL: 95,000 lose power across Florida Aug 20, 2008
Of the 33,770 customers reporting outages in FPL's 35-county service area as of 9 a.m., 5,200 were in St. Lucie County and 1,700 were in Martin County. Both counties continued to experience Tropical Storm Fay's wind and rain overnight Tuesday. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fay dumps several inches of rain Aug 20, 2008
Florida's Turnpike, western Martin County 4. Jupiter Farms 2. (The Palm Beach Post)
State GOP's endorsements miff locals Aug 18, 2008
Martin County Commish Michael DiTerlizzi has the highest name identification in the District 81 GOP race, but poll-watching Republican Party of Florida strategists believe he'd have trouble against a Democrat in November ... "The perception for the rank-and-file Republicans is that people are picking and choosing candidates and the grass-roots network will eventually erode because they feel they don't have a part in it," Martin County Republican Chairwoman Susan Auld said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Back-to-school info Aug 18, 2008
Martin County: (772) 219-1200 ... Martin County: For schedules, go to , or call (772) 219-1287 ... 25 in Martin County, 75 cents in St. Lucie County. (The Palm Beach Post)
New Port of Palm Beach chief eyes business Aug 17, 2008
Everyone from sugar officials to developers in Martin County is vying to land the inland port. "This is going to be a shot in the arm for the entire region," Almira said. (The Palm Beach Post)
