Cold weather shelters to open in these counties on Thursday
Cold weather shelters will be available this week in St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties as the temperatures are expected to drop below 40 degrees Thursday night into Friday morning.
Fort Pierce police seek help finding missing 15-year-old girl
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Fort Pierce police are turning to the community for help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. The Fort Pierce Police Department said that Pyper N. Waters ran away from Holly Avenue on Friday at around 1:30 p.m. Officials described Waters as 5 feet 3"...
Martin Co. sheriff calls SR 710 ‘death trap’ after latest wreck, pushes for expedited...
A day after another deadly crash on State Road 710 in Martin County claimed two lives, the sheriff is seeking quicker action to help improve safety on a road he described as a “death trap.”. The dangers that drivers face on State Road 710 are an issue that we...
St. Lucie and Broward County Residents Warned of Fake Pretrial Release Scams
Authorities in South Florida are sounding the alarm over a slew of scams targeting residents by exploiting the criminal justice system's processes. In St. Lucie County, residents are being warned about fraudulent pretrial release programs. Scammers, reportedly, have contacted victims pretending they were selected for...
Maltz Jupiter’s Popular Come From Away is “Life-Affirming”
Come From Away, now playing at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, is a Tony Award-winning musical that comes with quite a reputation, and while it’s not for everyone, it’s fair to say its reverence is well-deserved. Based on a true story, the premise is thus: In the immediate aftermath...
Week in Images: Turnpike fireball, deputies lose guns, beach renourishment project
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Read the top stories with the most viewed photos from this week. Fireball on the Turnpike: Truck with over 240 propane tanks explodes in St. Lucie Co. ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — An early morning blaze transformed a stretch of the Florida...
Jupiter Medical Center receives $35 million for new patient care tower
Palm Beach County’s Jupiter Medical Center in southeastern Florida has announced a $35 million gift from Tim and Jayne Donahue to fund construction of a new patient care tower. The largest award in the medical center’s history serves as a lead gift in the completion for the hospital’s main...
Boil water advisory issued after main break in Stuart
STUART — A boil water advisory was issued Tuesday after a water main break disrupted service near the intersection of South Kanner Highway and Southwest Monterey Road, city officials said. The City of Stuart Utilities and Engineering Department announced the advisory as a precaution and said it will remain...
Jupiter resident raises safety concerns over missing bike lanes near school
At a recent Let's Hear It event, Houck expressed these concerns to WPTV about the lack of bike lanes, especially around a school.
Navy SEAL Museum Announces First Annual Combat Team Competition
Fort Pierce, FL – January 6, 2026 – The National Navy SEAL Museum announces its First Annual Combat Team Competition at Gorilla Ammunition and North County Shooting Range on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Modeled after the International Special Operations Forces Competition, the event is designed to test participants’...
