‘Like a slap in my face’: Victim’s mom outraged over murder suspect being let...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Alacia Ford-Barron is outraged. The man accused of murdering her 19-year-old daughter, Myrah Zeigler, is set to be temporarily released from the Broward County jail to attend a funeral. “It was like a slap in my face,” Ford-Barron said. Larry Lamar Smith, 20, will...
Responsible Dog Ownership Day set for 2025
PORT ST. LUCIE – Pet lovers are invited to celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership Day 2025 with a fun and educational event designed to promote the health, safety, and happiness of dogs in the community. The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...
Making waves in Vero Beach
VERO BEACH — Olympic silver medalist Alex Giorgetti is leading an initiative to bring more awareness to water polo in Vero Beach—not just as a sport, but as a powerful tool for water safety and youth development. Alongside co-founders Schummetta McLendon and Gianluigi Dellaccio, Giorgetti is working to...
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Port St. Lucie police rescue 37-year-old woman from river near Crosstown Bridge. Port St. Lucie police rescued a 37-year-old woman from the river near Crosstown Bridge on Wednesday morning. 2 years early: Rapid growth speeds up timeline for new elementary school. Updated: 2 hours ago. Palm Beach County’s newest...
Man with rifle and knives in car at Palm Beach International Airport taken into...
Port St. Lucie police rescue 37-year-old woman from river near Crosstown Bridge. Port St. Lucie police rescued a 37-year-old woman from the river near Crosstown Bridge on Wednesday morning. 2 years early: Rapid growth speeds up timeline for new elementary school. Updated: 3 hours ago. Palm Beach County’s newest...
Golf tournament brings in over $123K for youth and survivor programs
STUART— The third annual Tee Fore Two Golf Tournament teed off May 30 at Sailfish Point, drawing dozens of teams and community supporters for a day of golf aimed at driving change. The event, benefiting SafeSpace and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, brought in more than $123,000 to fund critical programs for...
Taste of Philly Food Truck Rolling Into Stuart Soon
A new food truck, Taste of Philly, is set to make its debut soon in Stuart, Florida, owner Craig Kingston told Business Debut. The food truck plans to participate in local events while working towards establishing a more permanent location for regular hours. Taste of Philly will offer a menu...
Police rescue woman from river near Crosstown Bridge
Port St. Lucie police rescued a 37-year-old woman from the river near Crosstown Bridge on Wednesday morning.
Dog allegedly hung from tree and beaten with stick in St. Lucie County
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A dog was hung from a tree and allegedly beaten with a stick in Fort Pierce. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) said on August 5 at around 9 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance on S. U.S. Highway 1, near Emil Avenue. At the scene, deputies met with a woman who said she was...
Stepping Out and Showing Up
One of my favorite stories comes from my friend and former coworker Deputy Fire Chief Chantal Botting, Fort Lauderdale (FL) Fire Rescue. Years ago, she told me that when she gets to work in the morning, she has a choice. On her way to her office, she can make a...