Celebrating roots: Taste of Italy Festival honors heritage in Port St. Lucie this weekend
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — If you’re craving a taste of tradition — and maybe a little adventure — the Galbani Taste of Little Italy is getting ready to take over the streets once again in Port St. Lucie. This beloved three-day family festival brings...
South Florida couples to tie the knot in Valentine’s Day mass weddings
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Cupid is getting a head start on Valentine’s Day in South Florida, where dozens of couples are preparing to tie the knot during several annual mass wedding celebrations Saturday. In St. Lucie County, two Valentine’s Day ceremonies are scheduled on Saturday. Dozens...
American Airlines lands at Vero Beach Airport, but month-to-month contract raises questions
American Airlines touched down at Vero Beach Regional Airport on Thursday with its first commercial flight into Indian River County, marking a major milestone for the facility. The arrival comes just four months after the city finalized a dealto bring the major carrier on board, making it the third commercial...
JJ’s That’s Awesome: A Strangers Saves A Pregnant Woman From Drowning
Today, the AWESOME is in Florida. Logan Hayes was driving to work near Interstate 95 in Martin County when he spotted a car sinking in a pond. Hayes didn’t think twice. He plunged into the cold water, swimming 30 feet toward the car as it began to fill fast. “I could see her sitting in the driver’s seat and just kind...
Florida Authorities Shut Down Drug Distribution Operation Targeting Schools, Juveniles
Authorities in Florida say they have shut down a major drug distribution operation targeting youths in schools. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said its Special Investigations Division recently dismantled a large-scale drug distribution operation following a weekslong investigation. The operation was allegedly...
This nature tour in Florida takes you through tree tunnels that feel otherworldly
Florida hides a road so strange it feels like a portal, not a trail. At Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter, trees bend and braid overhead, sealing the sky into green corridors that swallow sound and time. Step forward and the world shifts. Light flickers. Air cools. Your pace slows without asking.
Call for service at home turns out to be armed burglary by three masked...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A call for service that drew law enforcement to a home turned out to be an armed burglary after three masked individuals broke in. Port St. Lucie Police say two men reported that around 3:16 p.m., three masked individuals forced entry into their home through the rear sliding door at the...
City of Stuart forms committee to find its new city manager
The city of Stuart is moving forward in its search for a new city manager following the removal of former manager Mike Mortell in October. Interim City Manager Roz Strong said the city has seen significant interest in the position. "We did receive 82 applications. I did originally report 81....
Stuart commission seeks halt to Willoughby Boulevard extension
STUART — The Stuart City Commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Florida Department of Transportation requesting a halt to the Project Development and Environment Study for the Willoughby Boulevard extension. City Attorney Lee Baggett outlined the scope and...
Fort Pierce drops emergency sand to combat severe beach erosion threatening homes
Fort Pierce conducted emergency sand drop today to fight severe beach erosion. More sand planned tomorrow to protect coastal homes and properties.
