Man convicted of killing deputy scheduled to be executed today
Florida is set Tuesday to carry out its 18th execution of the year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term.
Franchise Company Bringing Four Small Sliders Locations to Eastern Florida
The tasty slider spots will soon pop up along the East Coast of the state. Smalls Sliders franchise company Stacked Hospitality recently signed a four-unit deal for the Atlantic Coast area. While exact addresses have not yet been released, the team plans on opening locations stretching down to Jensen Beach. CEO of Stacked Hospitality Joe Sloboda told What Now Miami the burger spots will debut in late 2027.
30-Acre Vero Beach Waterfront Property Hits the Market
Cushman & Wakefield has been retained by investor John Devaney to market two adjoining waterfront properties on Vero Beach’s north barrier island. Cushman & Wakefield Virgilio Fernandez is leading the marketing effort on behalf of Devaney. The sites can be purchased together or separately. The listing price for the two properties is over $60 million.
An evening of hope and healing
VERO BEACH — The community is invited to an evening of music, personal stories and fellowship celebrating faith, hope and lives transformed during the ninth annual Christmas Banquet hosted by the Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach. The organization will host the event from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday,...
Community Healthcare Leader Janean Barrows Joins Top-Ranked Home Care Organization
Hummingbird Care Services has named Janean Barrows its Director of Growth and Innovation. In this role, she will support the company’s efforts to expand access to dependable, personalized care for seniors and adults who wish to remain safely and comfortably at home. Hummingbird Care Services was named Best Home Care Agency in the WFLX Viewers’ Choice Awards and by Guide to Florida.
Local court leaders urge residents to respond to jury summonses as turnout drops
Court officials in Florida’s 19th Judicial Circuit are warning people who ignore jury duty summonses that they could face fines and other legal consequences. The circuit serves Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties. Officials say low response rates are making it harder to select juries and can delay court proceedings.
Florida to execute man who killed deputy after fighting for gun
Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' aggressive use of the death penalty.
Dead alligator found with hammer in forehead, Jupiter man arrested
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — The discovery of a dead alligator with a hammer protruding from its head led to the arrest of a Jupiter man. On Sunday, officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received an anonymous call about a dead alligator. When they arrived, they found the animal with a hammer sticking out of its forehead.
Aldi Customers Returned Items. Police Say a Worker Rescanned Them to Take $1,380 While...
Customer returns allegedly helped an Aldi employee in Florida take $1,380.80 from store registers without leaving an apparent cash shortage. A Jupiter police affidavit describes ... Read More
Port St. Lucie police make 3 separate DUI arrests over weekend
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Port St. Lucie police arrested three people on suspicion of driving under the influence during separate incidents over the weekend, the department said. Kathleen Amber, 62, was arrested Friday near the MidFlorida Event Center, where officers were investigating a disturbance. Police said officers...

















