St. Lucie County community urge fire board to reinstate fired firefighters during meeting
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A regular St. Lucie County Fire District Board meeting turned into a show of support for three firefighters who were fired following an investigation into hazing allegations, with nearly every public speaker urging district leaders to reinstate them. The packed meeting lasted about...
Sarah Heard on Growth, Water Quality, and 23 Years Serving Martin County
Sarah Heard has served on the Martin County Commission for 23 years and has lived in the county for 37 years. She is running for reelection to the District 4 seat. Heard said her core priorities, stopping overdevelopment, protecting clean water, and keeping taxes low, have remained largely unchanged since she first ran
Teacher Feature: SLC educator teaches 3rd graders independence, growth mindset
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Teacher Feature is sponsored by Baker & Disalvo Personal Injury Law. School got back in session last week, but we're still continuing to highlight teachers who went above and beyond spring semester. CBS12 News’ next “Teacher Feature” within St. Lucie Public Schools is a...
How Pursuit Boats Are Built: Inside the Fort Pierce Plant
In the light of morning, before the heat settles over the water and the wind begins to ripple the inlet, the factory floor already hums. Inside the Pursuit Boats plant in Fort Pierce, Florida, hulls sit in various stages of becoming: sleek, white promises of days offshore, lines cast into deep water. Workers move delib
Water quality advisory issued for two Martin County sites
The Florida Department of Health in Martin County has issued a water quality advisory for Charlie Leighton Park in Palm City and Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart after testing found elevated levels of bacteria. Tests completed Monday, Aug. 17, indicated that water quality at both locations did not meet recreational water...
Derelict boats near North Hutchinson Island creating dangerous conditions
Residents tell WPTV abandoned and at-risk vessels at Wildcat Cove in Fort Pierce are creating navigation hazards for boaters on the Treasure Coast.
Bicyclist critically injured after being struck by driver in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A bicyclist is in the hospital after he was struck by a woman who was allegedly driving with a suspended license on Wednesday. According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, the crash happened around 6:45 a.m. near Southwest Rosser Boulevard and Southwest Meridian Avenue. Police said
FORECAST: Record-breaking heat threatens Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — All of South Florida is under a Heat Advisory today from noon until 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. for the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County. Today could be one of the hottest days on record across our region. The Palm Beaches are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s, with West Palm Beach potentially ch
Collision between Dodge Challenger and electric bicycle leaves woman in critical condition
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A violent collision between a vehicle and an electric-assisted bicycle left a 33-year-old woman seriously injured, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department. PSLPD says that at around 4:20 a.m. on Tuesday, officers responded to a crash involving a vehicle and an...
Martin, Giordano head to November runoff for PSL mayor
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The race for Port St. Lucie mayor is headed to a November runoff between incumbent Mayor Shannon Martin and challenger Steven Giordano. Final results show Martin finished first with 18,726 votes, or 47.71%. Giordano received 13,821 votes, or 35.22%. Eric Strazzeri finished third...
