New leadership takes charge at Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee Counties is proud to welcome new leadership this month: Captains James and Abby Milner. After five years of dedicated service in Fort Walton Beach, they have been appointed to lead the Treasure Coast Corp, along with their three children. The Milners...
Zora Neale Hurston’s Fort Pierce home saved, but funding needed for its revival
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Famed Harlem Renaissance writer Zora Neale Hurston’s Fort Pierce home is now protected, but its legacy still needs a lifeline. Officials with the Conservation Fund (TCF) say they bought the house when it was up for sale in fear that it might be demolished or developed.
Deputies probe ‘suspicious’ house fire in Lakewood Park neighborhood
LAKEWOOD PARK, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies are investigating a suspicious house fire that broke out Sunday in a Lakewood Park neighborhood. Investigators with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) are at the scene of the fire near the 6300 block of East Seminole Road in Lakewood Park. Deputies...
Indian River County, FL, Buffet cited for 17 violations during inspection
Chef Lin Asian Buffet at 1850 US Highway 1 in Vero Beach, Florida, received a warning and required follow-up inspection after health inspectors found prescription medicines stored next to single-service items and multiple temperature management violations.
Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute Earns HeartCARE National Distinction of Excellence
July 1, 2025 – The American College of Cardiology (ACC), a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health, has awarded Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute its “HeartCARE National Distinction of Excellence.” Memorial becomes just the third facility in Florida, and the only...
10 Must-Try Hidden Restaurants In Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie might not shout from the rooftops about its food scene, but locals know the real treasures are tucked quietly into strip malls, side streets, and waterfront corners. These hidden restaurants don’t rely on hype to draw a crowd. Instead, they serve unforgettable meals with a side of...
The Massive Thrift Store In Florida Where $30 Goes A Seriously Long Way
Ever had that moment when you’re holding a vintage lamp in one hand, a barely-used fishing rod in the other, while eyeing a collection of vinyl records that would make your hipster nephew weep with joy?. That’s just another Saturday morning at B&A Flea Market in Stuart, Florida –...
AR Homes® Vero Beach Named 2025 Builder of the Year
AR Homes® Vero Beach (Beachland Homes Corp.) has been named 2025 Builder of the Year in the AR Homes network. Presented annually at the Builder Summit, this award honors one franchise that demonstrates exceptional performance across leadership, construction quality, financial strength, customer satisfaction, and...
Fourth of July memories and hopes | Week in Review
Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was a child, my family often spent the day sailing on Canandaigua Lake in upstate New York. We’d sail to a spot we called "The fossil place." My dad would anchor Lucky Penny, our sailboat, and we’d swim ashore and hunt for trilobites and brachiopods...
Suspect in custody after dispute over fireworks leads to firearm threat
The Jupiter Police Department responded to North Loxahatchee Drive at around 4 a.m. Saturday, after receiving a call about an altercation involving a threat with a firearm.
