Stuart mayor pushes slow growth plan amid development concerns from residents
Stuart Mayor Chris Collins is calling for slow growth as the city grapples with rapid development that he says is changing the small-town character of Stuart, and a recent community meeting showed opinions on the approach are split. Collins presented the city commission's actions and changes made over the last...
Multi-vehicle crash in Martin Co. hampers southbound Turnpike
A severe multi-vehicle crash on Florida's Turnpike southbound in Martin County created substantial traffic delays on Friday afternoon.
$1,200 in diesel gone: Miami man held in St. Lucie Co. jail after fuel...
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies said they arrested a Miami man after finding him actively pumping diesel with fraudulently encoded gift cards , a scheme that definitely didn't pump the brakes on high fuel prices. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said that its deputies were called...
Deputies Recover Stolen Rolls-Royce Wraith on I-95 After GPS Tracking Leads to Felony Traffic...
Two men were taken into custody Wednesday morning after Palm Beach County deputies stopped a stolen Rolls-Royce Wraith on Interstate 95 near the Indiantown Road exit in Jupiter, Florida. Authorities reported the luxury coupe had been tracked through GPS after being reported stolen earlier this year. Deputies...
Flood Awareness Week safety reminders
The City of Fort Pierce shared safety reminders for 2026 Flood Awareness Week – Day 3. The post warns that just 6 inches of moving water can knock a person down and 12 inches can sweep a vehicle away. Residents are urged to know their flood risk, make a family emergency plan, build an emergency kit, and stay alert to...
Tradition crosswalk signs removed after city finds them not properly installed
Months after a Tradition resident told WPTV a fallen crosswalk sign damaged his truck, the in-street markers at roundabouts in the community have now been removed
Rosser Lakes Preserve in Port St. Lucie offers fishing
A new nature preserve, called Rosser Lakes, opened this week in Port St Lucie. It's the first property acquired in the city's Naturally PSL Land Bank.
‘You just execute’: 19-year-old pilot safely makes emergency landing on busy roadway
JUPITER, Fla. (WPTV) — A 19-year-old pilot is being credited for his heroic efforts when he safely landed a small plane on a busy roadway. The scary situation happened in Jupiter, Florida, on Friday afternoon. Niko Bray had to make a life-saving decision — not only for himself, but...
Florida school districts embracing continuity of K-8 schools
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Change can be hard for everybody - and there’s new information out that suggests when 11 and 12-year-olds go from fifth grade to sixth grade, it’s an incredibly challenging time in their young lives. And stability can drastically improve their performance in the classroom.
Celebrate 75 Years of Under the Oaks
Under the Oaks is a 75−year−old Vero Beach institution that just keeps getting better. Celebrate its return March 13-15.
