🌱 Deputies say tiki torch and katana used in Jensen Beach brush fires
Jensen Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Jensen Beach! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Deputies say tiki torch and katana used in Jensen Beach brush fires
- Discover why Jensen Beach is one of Florida’s best-kept quiet escapes.
- How far Jensen Beach tennis went in this year’s state run
Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Nice with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WATCH: Florida man with katana, ‘tiki torch' arrested after setting multiple fires in state park, deputies say (kxan.com) — A man was arrested after deputies say he walked along Jensen Beach Boulevard with a burning tiki torch, setting multiple brush fires near a preserve and Savannas Preserve State Park. The 22-year-old, reportedly armed with a katana, now faces charges including intentional or reckless burning of lands and criminal mischief after being taken to the Martin County Jail. 
• 10 Quiet Florida Escapes Locals Try To Keep Secret (southernliving.com) — Jensen Beach is spotlighted as a quiet Treasure Coast escape where you can explore sandbars, hidden inlets, and a locally loved vegan-friendly café. The roundup also points you to other low-key Florida getaways, from Sebring’s lakes and raceway scene to Amelia Island’s shrimp festival and secluded Sunset Key, if you’re planning a peaceful in-state trip.
• State Tennis: Jensen Beach girls takes runner-up honors (tcpalm.com) — Jensen Beach High School’s girls tennis team capped a strong 17-3 season by finishing state runner-up in the Class 3A championships, while the boys reached the quarterfinals. Local players battled through dramatic three-set wins in Naples and Niceville before falling in the final, giving Jensen Beach another deep postseason run to cheer.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Yoga on the River →
Stuart, FL Calendar, 121 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart
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Women's Bootcamp →
Stuart, FL Calendar, 724 SE 10th Street, Stuart
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Coastal Cadence Line Dance Level 1 - Tues →
Stuart, FL Calendar, 724 SE 10th Street, Stuart
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Free Riverwalk Swing Dance (Weather permitting) →
Stuart, FL Calendar, 201 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart
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Martin Artisans Guild Tropical Temptations Exhibition, Opening Reception and Meet the Artists,
The Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique, 3746 SE Ocean Blvd, Sewall's Point
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Opening Reception Tropical Temptations — martin artisans guild →
Harbour Bay Plaza, 3766 SE Ocean Blvd, Sewall's Point
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Tai Chi on the River →
Stuart, FL Calendar, 121 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart
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Homeschool Sports-Racquetball →
Stuart, FL Calendar, 300 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart
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RevUp123! →
Stuart, FL Calendar, 500 Se Georgia Ave, Stuart
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Pilates →
Stuart, FL Calendar, 121 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart
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2026 LEADERship Graduation →
Monarch Country Club, 1801 SW Monarch Club Drive, Palm City
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Life of Bats Nature Walk
Gomez Preserve
7:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Buckle, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Part Time) in Jensen Beach. Apply here.
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Omnichannel Associate - Treasure Coast Sq in Jensen Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jensen Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stuart
- Stuart mayor resigns to run for Martin County Commission District 2 seat (wqcs.org)
- Florda bar is first to combine brewery and distillery in Martin County (tcpalm.com)
- Temperatures creep back up to above normal for hot week in Florida (tcpalm.com)
Palm City
- Gladstone Land : Investor Presentation as of February 24, 2026 (marketscreener.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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