U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass Quintet Coming to Vero Beach
The Emerson Center proudly welcomes the U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass Quintet for a special live performance that brings the spirit of service and the power of music together in one unforgettable event. This premier ensemble, composed of six highly accomplished Airmen Musicians, showcases th. The Emerson...
CareerSource Research Coast to close temporarily, relocate office
The staff, who serve Martin, Indian River, and St. Lucie counties, are moving into a new building in the Renaissance Business Park, which opens on Monday, July 28.
Woman, 24, dead after crash with semi truck on I-95 in Palm Beach Gardens
A 24-year-old Jupiter woman is dead following a fatal crash involving a freightliner semi truck early Wednesday morning on I-95 North in Palm Beach Gardens. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened one mile north of the PGA Boulevard exit at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday. The semi truck was...
Stay clear of Leighton Park waters County advisory says
PALM CITY — Water quality tests conducted at Leighton Park on Monday show elevated levels of Enterococcus bacteria, exceeding Florida Department of Health (DOH) recreational water quality standards. As a result, the DOH-Martin is advising against any water-related activities at the park due to an increased risk of...
Vero Beach Welcomes the High-Energy Harmony of The Jersey Tenors
Get ready for a thrilling musical experience as The Jersey Tenors take the stage at The Emerson Center on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. This acclaimed quartet blends the power of opera with the energy of rock, delivering a one-of-a-kind performance that celebrates musical legends and Jerse. Get...
Endless 17th Street bridge project may end a year early
South Beach residents who use the 17th Street bridge to get to the mainland got some good news last week: The seemingly forever bridge reconstruction project may be completed more than a year ahead of schedule, in early 2027. “Given the current progress on the project, the contractor is anticipating...
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Names Dr. John Rimmer as Chief Medical Officer
July 17, 2025 – HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. John Rimmer, has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Dr. Rimmer is dually board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine and brings more than a decade of clinical and administrative leadership...
Photographer’s sunrise walk rescues 300-pound loggerhead turtle in Martin County
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A sunrise stroll turned into a sea turtle rescue mission when a beach photographer spotted a 300-pound loggerhead wedged in the rocks. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said on July 16, a photographer taking sunrise photos spotted a massive loggerhead sea turtle...
The Underrated Botanical Garden In Florida That’s Totally Worth The Drive
Have you ever discovered something so enchanting that you immediately want to text everyone you know about it, but also selfishly keep it to yourself?. That’s exactly what McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach, Florida feels like – an 18-acre slice of tropical heaven that somehow manages to fly under the radar despite...
Martin Co. commissioners considering renting guest homes to combat housing shortage
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A new proposal in Martin County could bring relief to residents struggling with the rising cost of housing. County officials are exploring a plan to allow homeowners to rent out guest homes, also known as in-law suites or granny flats, as a way to expand affordable housing options.
