Off-duty St. Lucie deputy helps capture suspect in 8 vehicle burglaries
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — An off-duty St. Lucie County sheriff’s deputy helped capture a man investigators say was connected to eight vehicle burglaries and attempted burglaries in the Spanish Lakes One community. Deputies began investigating Aug. 17 after receiving multiple calls about burglaries and attempted b
Fort Pierce police identify suspect in deadly shooting after Fourth of July
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Fort Pierce Police Department has identified the man accused of shooting and killing another man the day after the Fourth of July. FPPD said Friday that investigators identified Cornelius Trevon Ivory as the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old man on South 14th Street.
‘Distraught’ Man Who Swam Out To Sea Never To Return Rescued By Florida Deputies...
A “distraught” man who allegedly planned to swim out to sea and never return was rescued by deputies and a lifeguard in Florida, officials said. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called on Aug. 16 to assist “a very distraught individual who said he was going to swim out into the ocean in […]
Video: Man snatches $22K in gold from Florida mall kiosk and pawns it before...
JENSEN BEACH, Fla. - A 25-year-old man faces a robbery charge after authorities identified him as the suspect who stole more than $22,000 in gold jewelry from a mall kiosk. Martin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations detectives identified Dezmone Johnson, 25, as the suspect in a high-value theft. Video foota
Elliott Museum’s ‘boomerang’ gives classic cars a high-tech parking spot
STUART, Fla. — The Elliott Museum in Stuart is bringing Florida history to life with a collection that ranges from classic cars and early bicycles to art and stories from the Treasure Coast. But behind the exhibits is a piece of technology that may be just as fascinating as...
Telemedicine company owner sentenced in $110M DME fraud scheme
The former owner of two Massachusetts-linked telemedicine companies has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a $110 million Medicare fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary orthotic braces, the Justice Department said in an August 20 news release. Steven Richardson, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., operat
Let’s Hear It: Join WPTV in Port St. Lucie
WPTV connects with the community at House of Music PSL in Port St. Lucie today from noon to 6:30 p.m.
Motorist hospitalized after crash involving Brightline train in Hobe Sound
HOBE SOUND, Fla. (CBS12) — A motorist was hospitalized with traumatic injuries late Thursday morning after a collision with a Brightline train in Hobe Sound. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue, the crash happened near the intersection of SE Dixie Highway and SE Cross Rip Street at around 11
“Bite Into History” in Support of House of Hope
More than one hundred community members will build the world’s largest Cuban sandwich during “Bite Into History,” co-hosted by Old Havana Café in Stuart and House of Hope, on September […] The post “Bite Into History” in Support of House of Hope appeared first on Stuart Magazine .
Woman charged with DUI after erratic drive to school with 2 children in car,...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A woman was arrested on DUI charges after police said she drove erratically through Port St. Lucie with two elementary school-aged children in her vehicle before arriving at a K-8 school. Port St. Lucie police said officers responded around 7:23 a.m. Aug. 13...

















