H2Ocean To Build Manufacturing Facility Next To Florida Corporate HQ
In Stuart, Florida, healthcare and personal care company H2Ocean plans to build a new 18,000-square-foot manufacturing facility next door to its corporate headquarters. The expansion marks a milestone in the company’s long-term growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable...
Marine Mammals at Risk: The Fight to Save IRL Dolphins and Manatees
VERO BEACH, FL (January 20, 2026) – The Emerson Center welcomes Dr. Jeff Eble, Florida Program Director at Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI), for an engaging E-Series lecture, Marine Mammals at Risk: The Fight to Save IRL Dolphins and Manatees, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This compelling...
Utility customers on hook for $55M sewer plant loan
The City of Vero Beach’s water-sewer customers are now officially on the hook for $55 million borrowed to pay for roughly one-third of the wastewater treatment plant now under construction at the city’s airport complex. Municipal bonds to refinance the entire $150-plus million project will come later, Utilities...
HealthCast: South Florida doctor performs life-changing hip replacement on 12-year-old
A one-of-a-kind surgery has a young boy walking again after two years in a wheelchair. — A one-of-a-kind surgery has a young boy walking again after two years in a wheelchair. When you hear someone needs a hip replacement, you probably don’t think it’s a 12-year-old child.
Indian River County School Board approves districtwide consolidation plan
The Indian River County School Board on Dec. 17 unanimously approved a sweeping consolidation plan that will restructure campuses across the district, following months of discussion and public input from parents and educators. Superintendent David Moore proposed the changes in October, citing a decline of about 2,000...
MCSO issues safety alert about juvenile felon
SALERNO — Martin County Sheriff’s Office has released a public safety statement regarding a juvenile felon that is residing in the Salerno area. The 13-year-old juvenile was arrested and charged with 11 felony offenses including:. • Three counts of grand theft auto. • Four burglaries. • One charge...
Alleged ‘Grinch’ in ‘Queen’ shirt nabbed for stealing toys meant for family in need
JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Her shirt said "Queen," but her actions were more like the Grinch. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said its deputies arrested 64-year-old Cecilia Josephine Milano Thursday after tips from the public led to her identification. Milano is accused of stealing a donation box filled with...
Keeping the magic alive: Pinewood’s holiday elf brings smiles year after year
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A beloved holiday tradition has returned to Pinewood Elementary School, thanks to a familiar face who just couldn’t stay away. Former assistant principal Patty Morris, who retired last school year, is back once again as the school’s festive Elf on the Shelf. Morris...
LaVasseur continues to make progress from surgery on both eyes
PORT ST. LUCIE – Sgt. Erik LaVasseur, 55, continues to improve from surgery on both eyes, injured during a shooting on Dec. 1 at the Tradition community in Port St. Lucie, according to an update released on Dec. 11 by Port St. Lucie Police. On Dec. 9, surgeons successfully...
Meet Two New Residents of the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
From graceful glides through the lagoon to gentle curiosity beneath the surface, Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center recently welcomed two remarkable new residents who embody the heart of its mission: inspiring environmental stewardship through education, research, and advocacy. Located on Hutchinson Island, Florida...
