Port Saint Lucie FL

The City of Vero Beach Public Water System failed to meet a required drinking water monitoring standard in January, though they say there is no cause for concern about the safety of the water.

Flashy décor and ocean views don’t guarantee great seafood. In Florida, the places that truly impress often sit quietly in plain sight, focused less on atmosphere and more on what lands on the plate. One no-frills restaurant has built a loyal following by doing exactly that, serving seafood...

Have you ever wondered what really happens to injured wildlife after it’s rescued? In Florida, the answer often leads to some of the most fascinating places you can visit. Beyond the beaches and theme parks, the state is home to remarkable wildlife rescue centers where animals get a second chance. These sanctuaries...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Another child with autism has died after wandering from home and ending up in a body of water — marking the third autism related drowning in Port St. Lucie in just seven months. Police say 5-year-old Zam Tuang slipped out of his...

Downtown Port St. Lucie doesn’t exist yet, but it may with a long-awaited mixed-use urban district now taking shape along the US-1 corridor, anchored by Walton & One. After decades of purely suburban growth, the city is building its first true downtown area. The plan centers on a 46-acre site near MIDFLORIDA Credit...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The incident report was released after a woman was struck by a fire district golf cart at the St. Lucie County fair. A woman was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after she was accidentally run over by a St. Lucie County Fire District golf cart at the St. Lucie County Fair, according to...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Martin County Sheriff’s deputy is facing charges following a reported altercation with his 15-year-old daughter. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said that Corporal Emmanuel Perez, who lives in Port St. Lucie, is facing two charges, including a felony, after a physical...

The driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal accident with a Boca Raton pedestrian in April 2024 has been sentenced to a seven-year prison term, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday. Carlos Madeira Cardoso, 41, of Port St. Lucie, was driving his 2011 GMC Acadia near the intersection of U.S. 441...

The Martin County Sheriff's Office says the man fell into the water at Mariner Cay on Saturday, but deputies, a Sea Tow captain and bystanders jumped in and pulled him out.

PORT ST. LUCIE – A 5-year-old boy drowned in a body of water near his home at the 700 block of Southwest Crean Terrace, Port St. Lucie on March 9, according to police reports. Officers responded to the home at about 8 p.m., for reports that Zam Tuang, a...