Decomposing body found in brush area in waterfront Vero Beach neighborhood
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Police are investigating after a body in an advanced stage of decomposition was discovered Wednesday in an upscale Vero Beach neighborhood. Officers with the Vero Beach Police Department say a deceased individual was located near the 2000 block of Cove Drive in Vero Beach.
Doctors warn of alarming rise in child drownings following toddler’s death
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Following the tragic drowning of a 1-year-old child in a backyard pool in Indian River County, local medical experts are issuing an urgent warning to parents about a rising, quiet crisis in Florida. The heartbreak follows freshly released data from the Department of...
Fort Pierce police arrest 18-year-old in attempted murder shooting
FORT PIERCE — An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left another man wounded Sunday night in Fort Pierce, police said. Fort Pierce police officers heard gunshots around 9:45 p.m. May 24 in the area of North 23rd Street and Avenue E, according to the Fort Pierce Police Department.
Truck driver in deadly Turnpike crash returns to court after Florida loses CDL lawsuit
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Harjinder Singh, the truck driver accused in the Florida Turnpike crash that killed three people and sparked a national debate over commercial driver licensing, immigration status and trucking regulations, is due back in a St. Lucie County courtroom Wednesday afternoon. Singh is scheduled to
Traffic alert: Overturned tractor-trailer blocks lanes on I-95 North in Martin County
An Overturned tractor-trailer in Martin County on I-95 North, beyond Exit 102: High Meadows Ave., has two Right lanes blocked. Traffic cameras from the Florida 511 website shows one lane moving slowly around the accident. Last updated at 10:21 AM.
This Florida Garden Has Giant Mushrooms, Storybook Vibes, and Serious Hidden Gem Energy
Tucked away on US-1 in Vero Beach sits an 18-acre wonderland that feels like someone turned a childhood fantasy into real life. McKee Botanical Garden mixes lush jungle trails, whimsical sculptures, and interactive features that make you forget you’re still in Florida. Whether you’re chasing Instagram-worthy moments or
Man killed in Martin County pursuit crash had long criminal history
Man dies after a 16-mile pursuit that began in Riviera Beach and ended in a fiery crash, injuring four others
Stuart man found guilty of performing cosmetic surgeries without a license
A jury found a Stuart man guilty of racketeering, aggravated battery and practicing medicine without a license after a week-long trial. Adley DaSilva faced charges for performing cosmetic surgeries while only a physician's assistant. Numerous women had reached out to us claiming physical and mental anguish after underg
Florida officer completes Uber Eats order after delivery driver hits customer’s truck, flees: police
A police officer delivered an Uber Eats order to a home in Port St. Lucie after a delivery driver crashed into the customer's truck and fled, according to authorities.
Fort Pierce officials look to improve delayed trash collection services
FORT PIERCE — Fort Pierce officials are looking for ways to improve trash collection services after residents reported missed pickups and mounting debris in parts of the city. During a recent discussion, Commissioner Curtis Johnson said residents have voiced growing frustration over garbage and bulk waste remaining on

















