Former Colorado doctor in Vero shootout charged with attempted murder
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A 72-year-old former Colorado neurosurgeon faces several charges of attempted murder after a Vero Beach shootout that left him and a U.S. Marshal wounded last week. Thomas Steffens, who was wanted on outstanding out-of-state warrants for sexual assault, was released from the hospital over the...
Fantini’s Fusion Kitchen Coming to Palm City
(Press Release) Palm City, FL (March 11, 2026) - Fantini. Hospitality Group will debut its newest restaurant concept, Fantini’s Fusion Kitchen, this Spring in Palm City. The restaurant introduces a refined, metropolitan-inspired dining experience that brings bold global flavors and polished hospitality to the...
Wheelchair User Rescued From Water After Dock Ramp Collapse In Florida
A wheelchair user who fell into the water in Florida on Sunday was rescued thanks to quick-thinking bystanders, a Sea Tow captain and sheriff’s deputies. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said the “frightening situation” at Mariner Cay in Stuart on Sunday ended safely thanks to bystanders and first responders who...
New nature preserve opens in this city
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.
Port St. Lucie Police Officer Loses 87 Pounds, Finds New Strength at 51
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — As America approaches its 250th anniversary, stories of resilience and determination are being celebrated across the country. In Port St. Lucie, one police officer’s personal transformation is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful battles are the ones fought within. Officer Mike...
See the photos: Florida inmate twists handcuff off
FILE - Side by side image of damaged handcuffs after inmate twists off one of the cuffs during a "mental health" incident. (Credit: Martin County Sheriff's Office) Photos shared by a Florida sheriff’s office showcased the unpredictability of some inmates and the parts that the public doesn’t see when it comes to...
Engineers detail final Rio concept plan
STUART — The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency Board got its final update March 3 on the 100 percent draft of concept plans for the new community center in Rio and Dixie Highway streetscape improvements that will finally conclude expansion begun years ago. Planning and urban designers from Marlin...
Port St. Lucie goes green for annual Irish Festival
PORT ST. LUCIE — The City of Port St. Lucie will celebrate Irish culture and community spirit during the annual Port St. Lucie Irish Festival on Saturday, March 14. The free event will run from 3 to 9 p.m. at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 9221 S.E. Event Center Place, and will feature live music, Irish...
St. Lucie man arrested after high-speed chase ends on Interstate 95
MARTIN COUNTY — A Port St. Lucie man was arrested after deputies stopped a fleeing vehicle following a high-speed chase that began on U.S. 1 and ended on Interstate 95, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies on the sheriff’s office midnight shift spotted a white BMW...
Stuart selects Michael Giardino as next city manager after months-long search
After several months of searching, the city of Stuart has selected Michael Giardino as its next city manager, replacing former City Manager Mike Mortell, who was fired from the role without cause in October. The city formally began its search in January, receiving more than 80 applications and narrowing the...
