Dog rescued, revived after commercial fire in Fort Pierce
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A dog almost died after it found itself caught in a commercial structure on Thursday. The St. Lucie County Fire District says firefighters responded to the blaze at about 10:35 a.m. near Sunrise Boulevard and Virginia Avenue. When crews arrived at the scene, they...
Families say solar panel promises left them trapped in costly 25-year loans
Two Port St. Lucie families say promises of lower electric bills never materialized after buying rooftop solar panels — leaving them with monthly loan payments on top of their utility bills.
Second arrest made in fatal Fort Pierce pawn shop shooting
Fort Pierce police have arrested a person of interest in the April 28 shooting at Cash Out Gold and Silver that left a 35-year-old woman dead.
‘Service Beyond the Badge’: St. Lucie County sergeant honors fallen officers
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — In law enforcement, some of the most important work happens after the call is over. For St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Matthew Brewster, that work means standing beside grieving families and honoring fallen heroes with unwavering precision, discipline, and heart. A...
Lots of transactions: Moorings Realty doubles sales this year compared to last
Marsha Sherry, broker at The Moorings Realty Sales Co., shared some of the brokerage’s numbers with Vero Beach 32963 last week, and those numbers are astonishing. With just three seasoned agents plus one who is “getting her feet wet in the business,” in Sherry’s words – competing against many, much larger brokerages – Moorings Realty came in third in dollar volume and number of transactions closed...
St. Francis Manor meeting ‘greater-than-ever’ housing needs
Heartened by its mission, supporters of St. Francis Manor gathered at Celebration Grove for an Evening of Hope to Transform Lives Together, raising funds to help ensure that local seniors on limited incomes will not have to choose between a roof over their heads and their next meal. As music...
Cleveland Clinic secures coveted ‘A’ safety grade
The Leapfrog Group spring hospital safety grades are now public and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital finally achieved the A its leaders have anticipated since 2024. Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital held steady at a B, but Vero’s nearest Level 1 trauma center and hospital of choice for many South County residents, HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, slipped from a B to a C for...
Former corrections officer arrested in connection with armed robbery at PSL bank
A woman was arrested in connection with an armed bank robbery in Port St. Lucie, police announced Wednesday. Police say the robbery occurred June 6, 2025, at the PNC Bank off SW Gatlin Boulevard.
New North Hutchinson span to open next week
The sun will set on the D.H. “Banty” Saunders Drawbridge as the Florida Department of Transportation opens a new, modern, much higher span to North Hutchinson Island next Friday. The new State Road A1A North Causeway Bridge will open at 8 a.m. May 15 “weather permitting,” according to...
2026 Vero Beach Magazine Photo Contest
The 2026 Vero Beach Magazine photo contest honors the 250th birthday of our nation by celebrating the U.S.national parks Americans treasure

















