State law limits Fort Pierce’s control over proposed 913-unit condo development
A proposed 913-unit condominium development along Seaway Drive is moving forward in Fort Pierce under Florida's Live Local Act, limiting the city's ability to influence the project's design despite concerns raised by local officials. Known as Causeway Cove, the development would include two hotels, a marina and restaur
Multi-vehicle crash involving semi-truck shuts down lanes on I-95 near Fort Pierce
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck blocked three lanes of I-95 south Tuesday near Fort Pierce. According to FL511, the crash happened around 11:36 a.m. near Mile Marker 135. Traffic cameras showed the semi-truck with heavy front-end damage after it came to a stop...
Store, food truck, boat tours and kayak rentals close at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A private company that provided services to visitors at Jonathan Dickinson State Park has permanently closed, leaving some community members shocked. According to the Facebook page Explore Jonathan Dickinson State Park, the private company contracted to provide services at the park permane
Judge to review case of a Florida eye doctor accused of killing ex-wife outside...
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A judge will review the case of Dr. Richard Seith, a Martin County eye doctor accused of killing his ex-wife, Cynthia Sciarrone Seith, outside her Lake Worth home. Cynthia Sciarrone Seith, a flight attendant, was found dead last August shortly after finalizing her divorce from...
Ballet Vero Beach Announces Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami
Ballet Vero Beach is thrilled to announce its sister company, Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami (DDTM), as the invited company for this year’s Riverside Dance Festival. The Festival arrives at Riverside Theatre on Thursday, August 6, at 7:30 pm with additional performances on Friday, August 7, at 7:30 pm and Saturday,
Judge to sentence Otto Lenke in 2021 Fort Pierce murder case
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A St. Lucie County judge is expected to sentence Otto Lenke on Tuesday, deciding whether the former first responder will receive the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2021 murder of Fort Pierce motorcycle shop owner Richard Benson.
Why are people so obsessed with Buc-ee’s? Florida is about to find out
Buc-ee's plans to break ground soon in Fort Pierce on the first of four planned new mega gas stations in Florida. Besides the "World's Most Famous Beach" itself, what Daytona Beach attraction draws the most visitors each year? If you guessed Daytona International Speedway, you'd be wrong. The correct answer...
Sunset Saturday dates are set
The Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce announces the dates & bands for the 26-27 Concert Series “Sunset Saturdays” held at Humiston Park on Ocean Dr. 5-8pm. Starting early this year with Oct 10th is Johnny and the Blaze, November 14th is Stacy’s Soul, December 12th will be RipTide, January 9th is 3’Oclock Storm, February 1
Thrive Welcomes Three Distinguished Community Leaders to Its Board of Directors
VERO BEACH, Fla. – July 7, 2026 – Thrive is pleased to announce the appointment of James L. Field, Stephen Pelletier, and Dr. Gerald Pierone Jr. to its Board of Directors. These respected community leaders bring exceptional expertise in healthcare, business, philanthropy, and nonprofit governance that will strengthen T
OpenAI lawsuit lands in Fort Pierce federal court before Judge Aileen Cannon
A lawsuit filed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier against OpenAI is now before the U.S. District Court in Fort Pierce, where U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon will oversee proceedings after the company removed the case from state court. The state filed the lawsuit in the Circuit Court for Highlands...

















