Cleveland Clinic Florida, Florida Blue at stalemate over Vero Beach hospital contract
VERO BEACH — Negotiations between Cleveland Clinic Florida and Florida Blue have hit a wall, leaving the future of in-network care at Vero Beach’s sole hospital uncertain for thousands of residents covered by the state’s largest health insurer. According to Cleveland Clinic, both sides are currently in...
Burn bans issued for St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee Counties amid drought
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie and Indian River Counties declared burn bans on Saturday, joining Okeechobee County as drought conditions worsen. The ban applies to all non-permitted outdoor burning. Agricultural burning remains the only exception and will be permitted on a strictly case-by-case basis, as...
Good Samaritan pulls driver from sinking vehicle in Stuart pond
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A driver is hospitalized with serious injuries after their car veered into a Stuart pond Friday, leading to a daring water rescue by a quick-thinking bystander. Just after 8 a.m. Friday morning, Martin County Fire Rescue units say they responded to the scene of a...
Sebastian Man Helps Rescue Pregnant Woman From Car in Pond Off I-95
MARTIN COUNTY — A Sebastian man jumped into chilly waters Friday to pull a pregnant woman from her sinking car after it plunged into a pond off Interstate 95, and hours later she gave birth to her child, authorities and witnesses said. Logan Hayes was driving to work near...
Crash on I-95 South in Palm City significantly delays traffic
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash with injuries on I-95 South in Palm City is causing significant delays on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash at Mile Marker 112 near the Martin County Weigh Station at 8:09 a.m. In the latest update at 8:43 a.m., officials said...
City of Fort Pierce career fair draws large crowds and connects workers to employers
The City of Fort Pierce and CareerSource Research Coast partnered to bring a massive career fair to the Sunrise City on Jan. 27, drawing in 964 job seekers over a three-hour-period. There, applicants had a chance to connect with over 90 employers from a broad spectrum of industry, including healthcare,...
‘They don’t work’: Resident says city’s growing roundabout network ineffective
A Port St. Lucie resident is raising concerns about the city's increasing reliance on roundabouts, questioning whether they're the right solution for the growing community's traffic needs.
Nurseries in Martin County prepare for another night of low temperatures
Martin County nurseries prepare for another cold night after weekend frost damaged plants. Local retailers share tips for replanting damaged gardens.
Stuart Seeks $78 Million Grant for St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge Replacement
At a Glance The City of Stuart is applying for a $78 million federal-state partnership grant to fund the replacement of the century-old railroad bridge on the St. Lucie River The aging drawbridge carries more than 30 trains daily and serves as the only marine access point between the river and the Atlantic Ocean...
Grandson tells police he killed grandmother, moved her body, and used her credit cards
VERO BEACH, Fla. (WPBF) — The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a disturbing confession in the death of a woman found inside her apartment. According to court records, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check on Monday at an apartment on 5090 Fairways Circle in Vero...
