Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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Stranger Sets Florida Woman on Fire at Gas Station

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - September 13, 2026 (STL.News) A Florida woman suffered serious burns after police say a…

More Arrests Expected in Tasia Fortune Homicide

JACKSON, MS - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) Arrests - Tasia Fortune - The investigation into the disturbing death…

11-Year-Old Held in Brother’s Shooting Death

EDMOND, OK - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) Shooting Death - An unimaginable tragedy inside an Oklahoma home has…

Trafficking Case Exposes Decade of Hotel Warning Signs

BROOKLYN CENTER, MN - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) A massive human-trafficking investigation at a Minnesota hotel has exposed…

Elections Have Financial Consequences

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) Americans often think about elections in terms of political parties,…

Bond Market Sends Warning on America’s Finances

WASHINGTON, DC - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) Bond Market - America’s massive federal debt, persistent budget deficits and…

America’s Financial Warning Signs Are Flashing

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) America - Financial Warning - Something troubling is appearing in…

Texas Orders Trinidad Police Department Shut Down

TRINIDAD, TX - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) The State of Texas has ordered the Trinidad Police Department to…

Government Debt Is Squeezing American Consumers

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) Government Debt - The United States has crossed another financial…

St. Louis Passes Sweeping Data Center Regulations

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has approved a sweeping…

Consumer Alert: HOA Mismanagement Can Put Homeowners at Risk

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) Consumer Alert - Homeowners shopping for a house or condominium…

HOA Special Assessments Are Becoming a Buyer Risk

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) Americans shopping for a condominium, townhouse, or house governed by…

Chicago Warns Loop Could Shut Down This Weekend

CHICAGO, IL - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) Chicago officials are warning residents and visitors that vehicle access to…

Police Misconduct Cases Expose Oversight Gaps

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 12, 2026 (STL.News) A growing collection of criminal cases, disciplinary actions and internal…

Dancers’ Lawsuit Exposes Nationwide Wage Fight

BROOKHAVEN, GA - September 12, 2026 (STL.News)  A federal lawsuit accusing a prominent Atlanta-area gentlemen’s club of requiring…