Pilot was heading to Melbourne when plane crashed in Martin County
A 19-year-old pilot walked away uninjured after his rented plane suffered engine failure and crashed upside down in Martin County.
Jury limits insurer’s liability in shooting case
An insurer did not act in bad faith when it delayed settlement in a case involving a fatal shooting outside a Florida lodge, a federal jury has found. Richmond, Virginia-based Kinsale Insurance is only liable for a $50,000 sublimit rather than the roughly $5 million that would have been owed to the lodge and the estate of shooting victim Tanya Oliver, said Miranda...
City leaders approve new design plan for busy Port St. Lucie intersection
Port St. Lucie City Council on Monday unanimously approved a new design plan for the intersection of Village Parkway and Tradition Parkway.
Land Prices Up 77% Since the Pandemic and Inventory Never Came Back, New Realtor.com®...
Realtor.com® today released its first-ever analysis of land listings for sale in the United States, offering an unprecedented look at one of the most fundamental — and least examined — inputs to housing supply. The report, which draws on land listing data from June 2016 through March 2026, finds that the pandemic-era buying frenzy permanently transformed the land market: inventory has contracted 23.6% since...
Impact 100 Indian River awards $500,000 in grants to local nonprofits
VERO BEACH — Impact 100 Indian River gave $500,000 in grants to five nonprofits serving Indian River County at its annual Grant Awards Celebration. The event took place on April 16th at Bent Pine Golf Club, with over 200 members and guests in attendance. Each winner received a $100,000...
Researchers racing to save 4,000+ sea turtle eggs from Treasure Coast beach construction
HUTCHINSON ISLAND, Fla. (CBS12) — More than 4,100 sea turtle eggs have been relocated from 45 nests along the Treasure Coast in recent weeks — all to protect them from heavy construction equipment being used to restore eroded beaches on Hutchinson Island in Martin County. The U.S. Army...
Indian River County Fire Rescue debuts Marine 21 at Blessing of the Fleet
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Indian River County Fire Rescue marked the debut of its newest vessel, Marine 21, during the Vero Beach Yacht Club’s Blessing of the Fleet ceremony Saturday. The event brought together multiple vessels for the традиtional blessing, which is held to promote safety for those...
Port St. Lucie advances Tradition Parkway intersection overhaul to ease traffic
PORT ST. LUCIE — City officials are moving forward with a major redesign of the intersection at Village Parkway and Tradition Parkway, following a traffic study that expanded the scope of the project beyond its original focus on pedestrian and cyclist safety. The proposed improvements, presented by project consultants,...
Threat deemed ‘not credible’ prompts law enforcement to respond to Jensen Beach High School
Law enforcement responded to Jensen Beach High School on Tuesday afternoon after an anonymous tip was reported to Stuart police regarding weapons on campus. According to a message sent by the school to families and staff, law enforcement responded to the school and searched the campus. "Based on that through...
Manhunt for double murder suspect continues, police chief tells WPTV
Nearly a month after a deadly double shooting outside the Indian River County Main Library, the suspect remains on the run.
