š± How deputies tracked down the SUV after the Jensen Beach bank robbery
Hello Jensen Beach! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How deputies tracked down the SUV after the Jensen Beach bank robbery
- How a new station near Jensen Beach Boulevard changed merger plans
- How Benjaminās win over Jensen Beach set up a wild district final
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
- Sunday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 'Ma'am this is a robbery': New details released in Jensen Beach bank robbery (cbs12.com) ā A Chase Bank branch on Northwest Federal Highway in Jensen Beach was robbed of more than $22,000 on April 11, with deputies later stopping a suspectās SUV on Iā95 and recovering cash and clothing. Investigators say surveillance video, the tellerās account, and evidence from the vehicle led to the arrest of a 63-year-old West Palm Beach man with a long robbery record. No weapon was seen, and he is being held without bond. 
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ā¢ Merger pressure is off between two Florida fire departments (tcpalm.com) ā Stuart Fire Rescue has ended merger talks with Martin County Fire Rescue after expanding its own coverage, including opening Station 3 on Green River Parkway near Jensen Beach Boulevard. With both departments now handling nearly all of their own calls, local residents can expect continued independent operations and quicker responses in the StuartāJensen Beach area. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ District Girls Lacrosse: St. Edward's just misses out on back-to-back titles (tcpalm.com) ā Jensen Beach girls lacrosse gets a brief nod here as Benjaminās earlier 13ā11 district win over the Falcons helped set up a dramatic title game against St. Edwardās in Vero Beach. St. Edwardās ultimately fell 8ā7 after Benjamin scored twice in the final minute, but both programs remain in the regional playoff hunt. Local fans can watch how these familiar opponents fare as postseason brackets take shape. Ā Ā Ā
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Core Fitness-Core & Sculpt
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Roots & Ruts Off- Road 5K Run/Walk
The Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce , 18370 Limestone Creek Rd , Jupiter
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Super Saturday
Stuart, FL Calendar , 451 S Colorado Avenue , Stuart
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Coastal Cadence Line Dance Level 2
Stuart, FL Calendar , 724 SE 10th Street , Stuart
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2026 Business B4 Breakfast - April 21st
The Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce , 135 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. , Stuart
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Pilates & Strengthen Fusion
Stuart, FL Calendar , 300 SE Ocean Boulevard , Stuart
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Yoga on the River
Stuart, FL Calendar , 121 SW Flagler Avenue , Stuart
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Women's Bootcamp
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Coastal Cadence Line Dancing Level 1
Stuart, FL Calendar , 724 SE 10th Street , Stuart
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š Nearby News
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- Play Pickleball for Shelter Pets in May (stuartmagazine.com)
Palm City
- Florida Highway Patrol Responds to Injury Crash Blocking Road (thelegaladvocate.com)
Port St. Lucie
- HUD secretary visits Port St. Lucie redevelopment site under consideration for Opportunity Zone (wqcs.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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