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MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — The proposed Brightline stop in Stuart is right off Southeast Flagler Avenue. Martin County leaders said they won’t know if they will get federal grant money until June of 2026. That means the earliest we’ll see trains stopping could be in January of 2028.

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Business owners in Stuart, like Lisa Freitas, said she wants the Brightline station here ASAP.

“I'm excited to use it. I'm excited for my family to use it. I'm excited for the business,” said Freitas.

But right now, there’s a delay. Martin County must re-apply for $45 million federal grant after the Federal Railroad Administration notifie

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