Man on house arrest crashes car at McDonald’s drive-thru in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A man who was on house arrest won't be having a McDonald's happy meal for a while after he crashed his vehicle while drunk in the fast food restaurant's drive-thru. The Port St. Lucie Police Department(PSLPD) said a man's love for deep-fried nuggets...
Man arrested in Sewall’s Point tied to notorious Tren de Aragua gang
SEWELL'S POINT, Fla. (CBS12) - — A man caught creeping around a residential neighborhood in Sewall’s Point Monday night has been identified as a member of the notorious Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Deputies responded to reports of suspicious...
Rainfall ‘clobbered’ prior record for one Florida city. See how much rain fell Monday
At least one Florida community "clobbered" a rainfall record Monday as a system of low pressure crossed the state. For many Florida counties, especially along the peninsula, the rain helped existing drought conditions. ➤ Weather alerts via text : Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by...
Neither March 2nd nor March 16th: this is the Daylight Saving Time (DST) change...
The state of Florida is preparing for the next time change in 2025, which aims to maximize the use of natural light and encourage evening activities. This shift coincides with the seasonal transition from winter to spring, affecting a variety of aspects of daily life, including work schedules, cultural and tourist...
Florida Is Getting A $8.6 Million Public Park With Beach Access, Residents Have Mixed...
If you are a Floridian or a frequent visitor to the Sunshine State, you may have experienced this scenario: You're taking a scenic drive and you spot a beautiful, beach. You have a towel in your car, so you'd like to stop and enjoy a quiet moment in a lovely landscape. However, when you try, you find that the entire...
‘Obviously it was on the bed’: 2-year-old boy dies after accidentally shooting himself while...
Cruz allegedly told investigators she was in the bed with the boy and another child. She was playing on her phone and eating when she heard a "loud bang" that left her ears ringing. The post ‘Obviously it was on the bed’: 2-year-old boy dies after accidentally shooting himself while laying next to mom, cops say first...
‘Island Boys’ rapper Franky Venegas arrested on gun, drug charges in Florida: Report
NAPLES, Fla. - One of the rappers in "Island Boys" group was arrested in Naples on gun and drug charges on Sunday, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Franky Venegas, 23, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and delivering / possessing / selling a firearm with an...
Vero Beach man sentenced for selling over 200 grams of methamphetamine
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Vero Beach man was found guilty by a federal jury for selling over 200 grams of methamphetamine. Denzil Stewart, 30, was arrested in December of 2023 after law enforcement officers saw him drive away from his home in a white Porsche SUV and arrive at another residence where he sold...
Winning Powerball ticket sold at a Publix in Port St. Lucie
According to Florida Lottery records, a winning Powerball ticket was sold at a Publix in Port St. Lucie.
‘ANGRY’: Daughter, son of attacked Palms West nurse speak out, hire attorney
The daughter and son of Leelamma Lal, the HCA Florida Palms West nurse brutally attacked by a patient while on the job, are sharing their mother's story with WPTV.