This Rustic Eatery Serves the Best Gator Bites in Florida
Tucked away on a quiet road, this spot is a food lover’s dream if you’re craving something out of the ordinary. It’s the kind of place where you can try dishes you won’t find at your average diner, like juicy alligator bites or tender frog legs. People come from all over, especially those heading to a nearby national park, to taste the bold flavors and soak in the laid-back vibe.
Beautiful renovations enhance stunning Orchid Island home
Patti Oertle-Phaneuf and her late husband, Robert Phaneuf, discovered Vero Beach while navigating coastal waters and eventually dropped anchor at 280 Seabreeze Court, a spacious, golf course view home in Orchid Island. “My husband had a dream of having a yacht for a few years. So, we bought a 65-foot...
Talented watercolorist Pollack goes with the creative flow
Stephanie Pollack recalls that the pivotal moment in her life as an artist came at age 12, while visiting her Aunt Fannie in Ohio. As the adults socialized, Pollack spent a good deal of the time drawing. Her aunt, observing the innate artistic ability of her niece, suggested to her parents that they enroll their...
Man accused of assaulting woman, stealing Jeep in Martin County
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is accused of holding a woman against her will, assaulting her with a set of keys and then stealing her vehicle. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), deputies responded to a call about a man, identified as Troy O. Freeman, who was holding a woman against her will inside...
Tesla driver breaks into closed Hobe Sound restaurant for quick charge
HOBE SOUND, Fla. (CBS12) — A man desperate to find a charging station for his Tesla resorted to breaking into Harry and the Natives, a well-known restaurant in Hobe Sound. It happened around 4 a.m. on Monday, a day when the restaurant is closed all day and it was caught on camera.
CAMERON ASHLEY EXPANDS IN FLORIDA
Cameron Ashley Building Products has opened a new distribution center in Fort Pierce, Fl.—its second location in the state. Managed by Jeremy Theisen, the new location stocks a comprehensive range of fiberglass insulation, mineral wool, spray foam, rigid board, sheathing, and all related accessories. “Fort Pierce and...
PSL police arrest Uber driver after she was accused of pulling gun on Miami...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) has released body camera footage of officers arresting an Uber driver who was accused of pulling out a firearm on her passenger, later revealed to be a Miami rapper. Jennifer Benitez was arrested in mid-May after...
Don’t panic — St. Lucie nuclear plant sirens to go off at noon on...
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. Lucie County’s Public Safety Department, Martin County Emergency Management Agency and Florida Power & Light Co. will conduct a quarterly test of the outdoor warning sirens for the St. Lucie nuclear power plant at noon Thursday, June 5. The test will include a...
Port St. Lucie woman arrested after allegedly ramming Jeep into victim’s car
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A woman is accused of intentionally crashed her vehicle into another woman's car in Port St. Lucie on Sunday. It's unclear what the relationship between the two women is; however, the arrest report from the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) states that on the day of the incident,...
Special Equestrians celebrates horse power in its truest sense
Everyday life can be challenging and overwhelming for a child who has difficulty walking, talking or communicating with others. However, the special needs children enrolled in the Special Equestrians of the Treasure Coast horsemanship classes are given the chance to feel as if they are carefree cowboys riding the...