2 dead, 6 injured in rollover crash that shut down I-95 on Labor Day
WPTV is learning more about a fatal rollover crash that shut down I-95 north for hours on Labor Day.
Vero Beach man charged in attempted armed robbery at Snappy Food Store
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A 26-year-old Vero Beach man was jailed over the weekend after deputies said he pulled a knife on a customer at Snappy Food Store and demanded his wallet. “The victim fought back so (the suspect) never got his wallet,” said Lt. Kevin Jaworski, a spokesperson...
Port St. Lucie says no to hundreds of homes, yes to preserving land
PORT ST LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Port St. Lucie has been growing fast, building new homes, schools, and shopping centers at a rapid pace. "I know there's a lot of construction around here, so there's got to be a lot of people moving to the area," Port St. Lucie resident Scott Herron said.
Michigan Doctor Arrested in Port St. Lucie Police Undercover Sting Dealing with Solicitation of...
Undercover Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) ICAC Detective’s investigation leads to the arrest of Michigan Family Practice Doctor for seeking and soliciting a mom to have a sexual relationship with 5-year-old daughter. PSLPD’s ICAC Unit (Internet Crimes Against Children) and digital forensic experts are...
Senior dog abandoned on desolate Florida road, owner arrested
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A West Palm Beach man is behind bars, accused of doing something pretty horrible to a dog. Law enforcement say on Friday, Sean Miller, 28, drove from West Palm Beach to Indiantown and abandoned his dog, 11-year-old Coco. The Shiba Inu was found in a...
St. Lucie County railroad quiet zones go into effect
The sound of trains keeping you up at night? Well, you're not alone, and you may just be one of the St. Lucie County residents benefiting from the implementation of quiet zones at railroad crossings. County Communications Director Eric Gill has more. "So what that means is now trains that...
City seeks public input on search for new police chief
The city of Fort Pierce has launched a nationwide search for its next police chief, and it's looking for input from residents.
Five Florida Tennis Centers Deemed ‘Outstanding’ By U.S. Tennis Association
Three of the five are in our area, including the Hobe Sound Tennis Center, The Club at Quail Ridge and the Palm Beach Gardens Tennis and Pickleball Center.
Indian River Co. School District sees minimal losses as other districts see steep decline
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — As school districts across the state of Florida see a significant decline in student enrollment, Indian River County Schools are seeing minimal losses. In numbers acquired by CBS12 News, the total enrollment for the district is down just 1.2% from the previous year. The...
WATCH: Teen thief tackled by citizen during Port St. Lucie police pursuit
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A quick-thinking citizen heroically tackled a masked thief in Port St. Lucie, aiding police in a dramatic chase that unfolded from a nearby jewelry heist to a local Publix. According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD), the incident began at Mattress...