Shots fired triggers ‘active threat’ alert at FAU Jupiter campus
Officers are investigating a report of shots fired in Abacoa Tuesday evening, according to the Jupiter Police Department.
Cyclists celebrate this ‘big improvement’ after complaints
Cyclists on the Treasure Coast are riding a little easier now. For five months, riders raised concerns over rumble strips installed along A1A by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Jupiter resident escapes $10k Bitcoin scam thanks to timely warning from police
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A Jupiter resident narrowly avoided losing $10,000 in a sophisticated Bitcoin scam. The Jupiter Police Department (JPD) said its detectives and officers had distributed scam warning flyers, which helped the resident recognize the fraudulent transaction just in time. The JPD emphasized the...
Money for My Safe Florida Home program stuck in budget battle as residents face...
WPTV continues to closely follow the My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) program, which awards residents thousands of dollars to strengthen their homes against storms. But this year, with no approved budget yet, there's a big question about how much money will be allocated to the popular program. WATCH BELOW: Money...
Body camera footage captures arrest of Uber driver who pointed gun at passenger in...
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Body camera footage, obtained exclusively by 7News, captures the arrest of an Uber driver who pointed a gun at one of her passengers during a trip in South Florida. Jennifer Benitez was spotted and stopped several counties away by Port St. Lucie Police who conducted a...
Man accused of flying drone into local prison is ‘chilling reminder’
The warden of Martin Correctional Institution reached out to the Martin County Sheriff's Office earlier this month over a growing problem.
Man arrested for contraband drone drops at Martin Correctional Institution
INDIANTOWN, Fla. (CBS12) — After weeks of tracking contraband drone drops at Martin Correctional Institution, detectives say they’ve arrested the man behind the controls. The Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said Kaheid Ash, 46, is accused of flying a drone over the prison grounds to deliver contraband for...
Dyer Difference Award Gives Two Paws Up to Pets and Dreamers
Indian River County Photo Courtesy of Ilena Luts: Dyer Executive Manager Jonathan Hardi , Judi Lampert and Blue, John Dyer, Ted Pankiewicz, Jr., Ted Pankiewicz, Sr, Hunter Pankiewicz, Larry Solomon and Howie, Linn Stewart. St. Lucie County Photo Courtesy of Ilena Luts: Dyer General Manager William Peck presents the...
Liberty Day at Master’s Academy
Master’s Academy recently commemorated Liberty Day with a schoolwide event honoring America’s heritage and the sacrifices of its veterans. Head of School Dr. Rick Brewer delivered a keynote address urging students to reflect on the foundational values of the nation. The program featured student performances of...
Palm City Elementary celebrates sustainability with tree planting, garden education
Students, teachers and community members at Palm City Elementary gathered Tuesday for a vibrant tree-planting ceremony in the school’s garden. It’s an event that highlighted the myriad benefits of an outdoor classroom. The gathering, filled with enthusiasm and learning, showcased how the school garden serves as a...