Port St. Lucie sergeant moved to rehab facility after surgeries
Port St. Lucie police say Sgt. Erik Levasseur, who was shot in the face while responding to a call Dec. 1, is being transferred to a rehabilitation facility.
FWC sinks 227-foot abandoned boat to be transformed into artificial coral reef
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced on Friday the successful sinking of a 227-foot abandoned boat off the coast of St. Lucie, to become an artificial coral reef. FWC announced that they had successfully sunk the "Borocho," a 227-foot abandoned vessel, on Nov. 18. Borocho had remained in...
PCSO: Single-car crash near Lake Wales kills driver, injures 2
A Fort Pierce man died Dec. 12 in a single-vehicle crash on State Road 60 east of Lake Wales. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched at about 12:55 p.m. to the crash scene on SR 60 near Tiger Lake Road, according to a news release. Investigators determined that Connor Houston Strickland, 21, lost...
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Man Shot in Neck in Stuart
A 42-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder following an early-morning shooting in Stuart, Florida. At approximately 4:50 a.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, Stuart police officers responded to a reported shooting in the 900 block of Southeast Tarpon Avenue. Officers learned...
Going Down: Massive 227-Foot Freighter Sunk Off Florida Coast To Create New Reef
A massive derelict freighter that spent a decade decaying in the Miami River has found a new purpose at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. On November 18, crews successfully sent the 227-foot Borocho to the seafloor about nine miles off the St. Lucie Inlet, transforming the rusted hull into a marine habitat.
Port St. Lucie plans Noche Buena celebration with music, food and holiday lights
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The city will host its annual Noche Buena celebration on Friday, Dec. 19, offering an evening of music, food and holiday festivities on the Event Lawn at The Port District. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at 2454 SE Westmoreland Blvd. and...
IRSC Public Service Academy sends EMTs into field
FORT PIERCE – The Public Service Academy at Indian River State College announces the graduation of 75 Emergency Medical Technicians from its EMT certificate program. The graduation ceremony was held at the Public Safety Training Complex at The River’s main campus in Fort Pierce. The graduates completed a...
Little Smiles in final holiday push for toy donations
TREASURE COAST — With Christmas approaching, Little Smiles is asking the Treasure Coast community to help bring comfort and joy to local children in hospitals, shelters, foster care and other facilities. The nonprofit’s 16th Annual Holiday Toy Drive runs through Dec. 25 and aims to raise $100,000 to support...
Over 5,000 pounds of plastic
VERO BEACH — As of Thursday, Dec. 4, Anthony’s Ladies Apparel has collected about 5,468.54 pounds of plastic over the course of several years to be recycled and repurposed. The Vero Beach-based women’s wear store began collecting the plastic wrap that comes with every packaged article of clothing...
Martin County Fair clinches lease agreement in narrow vote
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — The Martin County Fair will move forward with plans for a new home after county commissioners on Dec. 2 narrowly approved a long-term lease for 31 acres on Southwest Citrus Boulevard. Assistant County Administrator George Stokus said the lease establishes an initial 10-year term with...
