St. Lucie firefighters extinguish blaze in attic of new, unoccupied home
An unoccupied home caught fire in St. Lucie County yesterday following significant lightning activity in the area, according to the St. Lucie County Fire District. SLCFD says its crews responded to a new and unoccupied home with smoke coming from the inside, which was later determined to be coming from the attic.
Rain drives fluctuations in Martin County water quality, health officials say
MARTIN COUNTY — If you live in Martin County, you may have received a notification from the local Department of Health warning about elevated levels of enterococcus bacteria in the water. The Martin County Department of Health tests for the bacteria weekly at several beaches and locations along the...
Florida residents say homes, cars flooded after ‘hurricane-type’ rain, blame clogged drains
"It was a pool, more water than I had ever seen in all my life."
Former NYPD officer who worked Ground Zero leads Martin County school safety
A former NYPD officer who worked Ground Zero after 9/11 now leads safety and security for Martin County schools.
Boat Club members concerned about closures, say they’re not getting what they paid for
Members of the Carefree Boat Club of Treasure Coast told WPTV that locations are closing and they are not receiving the services they paid for, leaving some with limited options and unanswered questions. Peter Terry moved to Fort Pierce from Maryland, where he had sold his boat before relocating. WATCH...
About 800 gallons of sewage spill at Port St. Lucie lift station after power...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — About 800 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled from a Port St. Lucie lift station Tuesday after the station lost full electrical power, according to a pollution notice filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Utility staff discovered sewage escaping from the wet..
New entertainment district could bring 25 restaurants, stores to this area
A nearly 85-acre entertainment district is in the works in Port St. Lucie along Village Parkway in the Tradition community, and developers say new restaurants and stores could arrive sooner than expected.
Vehicle fire shuts down Florida Turnpike south near Port St. Lucie Blvd. Exit
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A vehicle fire has shut down all southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in St. Lucie County, according to traffic officials. The fire was reported southbound beyond Exit 142 at Port St. Lucie Boulevard and before Mile Marker 141, according to FL511. All...
Florida man charged with attempted murder after Cambridge Apartments shooting
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A 25-year-old man from Vero Beach, Florida, is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting another person at the Cambridge Apartments along Orangeburg Road, according to the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office. Around 2 a.m. on Sept. 8, deputies were called to 559 Orangeburg R
Merl, the mini Poodle, an 8-year-old dog, just wants someone to call him his...
Martin County residents and locals in the Florida Treasure Coast region on the southeastern coast of Florida, a local rescue would like to introduce you to Merl, a 10-pound mini poodle who just needs a little time to warm up — and once he does, he's all in. This sweet 8-year-old senior dog is available through The Farm
