Port Saint Lucie FL

A false threat of a possible active shooter and bomb threat at Jensen Beach High School prompted a "massive" response by law enforcment on Tuesday.

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A car struck a gas pump at a Mobile Mart early Wednesday after the driver lost control due to a mechanical problem, police said. The Stuart Police Department said its officers were called to the convenience store at the corner of U.S. 1 and Colorado Avenue at about 12:30 a.m. after a single-vehicle crash.

Port St. Lucie residents along Rosser Boulevard are demanding immediate traffic safety improvements after police data revealed 319 crashes have occurred on the roadway since 2020, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department. WATCH BELOW: 'They passing cars like it's a highway,' Maria Acosta tells WPTV's Tyler Hatfield. Maria...

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Teacher Feature is sponsored by Kogan & DiSalvo. CBS12 News' next “Teacher Feature” from the School District of Indian River County creates a sense of wonder in her classroom by turning lessons into immersive, hands-on experiences that make learning come alive for her students.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A new effort to reduce pollution in the Indian River Lagoon is moving forward after county officials approved additional funding for a mobile marine pump-out program designed to service boats on the water. The initiative, first identified as a need in 2023, is intended to...

FORT PIERCE — A discussion about the city’s charter devolved into a dispute over authority and legal compliance after commissioners raised concerns about how a wage garnishment case involving a city employee was handled. The issue surfaced during a recent City Commission meeting, when Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky pointed...

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Four weeks after a double murder outside a local library, the search for 65-year-old Jesse Ellis may be shifting from a manhunt to a recovery mission. Ellis remains wanted on first-degree premeditated murder charges for the shooting deaths of his wife, Stacie Ellis, and...

Two Publix locations were among the targets of these alleged counterfeiters and $8,000 in 'funny money' was found in their vehicle. It's believed they drove up to the Treasure Coast from Miami-Dade.

There is a little spot in Port St. Lucie where the food tells a story with every bite, and once you find it, you keep coming back. The menu blends bold Haitian flavors with American comfort food in a way that feels both surprising and completely right. The kitchen works...

JENSEN BEACH — A reported threat of an active shooter and possible bomb at Jensen Beach High School triggered a large law enforcement response and campus lockdown before authorities determined the call was a hoax. The incident began after an anonymous tip was reported to dispatch, prompting deputies and...