Crash suspect bolts into Palm City senior facility as deputies find nitrous oxide cans
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — An escape unfolded in Palm City as the alleged driver fled the scene of a crash, only to be apprehended shortly after, raising concerns over reckless behavior linked to nitrous oxide use. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said that the incident began at the...
Three South Florida counties lift burn bans as wildfire risk drops
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — As weather conditions in South Florida begin to improve, multiple counties are beginning to lift their burn bans. On Friday, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue's Fire Marshal's Office announced that the burn ban that was issued on February 10 was lifted due to the improving weather...
Historic House of Refuge restoration nearly complete on Hutchinson Island
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A treasured piece of Treasure Coast history is getting a new lease on life. After nearly 150 years of withstanding powerful storms along the Martin County coastline, restoration work on the historic House of Refuge museum is now nearing completion. Located on Hutchinson Island between...
WeDoGood Lives Up to its Name by Helping Veterans; Charity Run Kicks off March...
This week on In Focus, we sit down with Charles Dame of WeDoGood, a local non-profit who lives up to its name by lending a helping hand to our veterans and first responders. Together, we talk about the struggles that come with being part of the military or a first responder, the programs WeDoGood has to uplift them,...
West Palm police make 2nd arrest in 2025 fatal shooting near nightclub
A second person is under arrest in a Father's Day 2025 fatal shooting in West Palm Beach . Donovan Woodbine, 44, of Port St. Lucie is facing charges of felony murder and attempted armed robbery in the June 15, 2025, death of 30-year-old Jared Auer of Lake Worth Beach outside a nightclub on Old Okeechobee Road. Police...
Florida-Based Pool and Paving Firm Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Apex Pavers Inc. has voluntarily pursued bankruptcy proceedings. The pool and paving construction company from Stuart, Florida has entered the proceedings after more than 18 years of operations. Apex Pavers Inc. Enters Bankruptcy Proceedings. The construction company made its Chapter 11 filing on March 19, 2026....
Driver survives after falling oak tree smashes truck’s windshield
MARTIN COUNTY, Florida (WPTV) — A driver survived after a large oak tree toppled over and smashed his truck’s windshield, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident happened Monday along SR-714, also known as Martin Highway, near Selah Drive. Deputies say heavy wind gusts caused the large, rotted oak tree...
League City retail theft suspect arrested in Florida after multi-state investigation
STUART, FL – Two suspects connected to a multi-state retail theft operation, including one wanted in Texas, were arrested in Florida, authorities said. According to the Stuart Police Department, Isabel Ramos and Oleiber Rosabal were taken into custody after being linked to multiple thefts at Ulta Beauty stores...
The Lotus Model at Catalina Palms at Sundance in Port St. Lucie
The Lotus Model is a 2-3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2-car garage home, available to build at Catalina Palms at Sundance in Port St. Lucie. With 1,771 sq. ft. of air-conditioned living space (2,430 total sq. ft.), the home features a foyer, study, great room, dining area, screened lanai, and an optional third bedroom.
The Source Introduces a New Mode of Transportation for Their Members
When Anthony “Tony” Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source, learned that the Senior Resource Association was retiring one of their GoLine buses via an auction, he was quick to get in line to win the bid to take ownership of the vehicle. And that he did. “Our motive...

















