Kyla Brunk: finding a future in the lights
When technical theatre major Kyla Brunk approaches a lighting project, she begins by closing her eyes. The senior lighting design major was taught to read the script, reread it and write down her ideas. However, when officially approaching a show design, she tends to divert from that tactic. “I close...
St. Lucie County Fair opens with a splash
ST. LUCIE — The opening night of the St. Lucie County Fair saw heavy downpours, but patrons still came out to enjoy the rides and rodeo. Flooding occurred on Kings Highway and Okeechobee Roads, though it subsided within a few hours. Families arrived in large numbers, with children enjoying...
Dredging to begin at Harbortown marina along Taylor Creek
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A six-month dredging project is set to begin in early March at Safe Harbor Marina Harbortown in Fort Pierce as part of ongoing renovations, St. Lucie County officials said. The work, being done in partnership with St. Lucie County, will take place in three phases...
Early morning semi-truck blaze shuts down SB Florida Turnpike, no injuries reported
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A semi-truck fire shut down a stretch of the Florida Turnpike in St. Lucie County Saturday morning, causing heavy smoke and traffic delays. Just after 6 a.m., St. Lucie County Fire District crews say they responded to a report of a semi-truck fire in the southbound lanes at Mile...
Stalemate ends as Cleveland Clinic, Florida Blue reach new deal
VERO BEACH — Cleveland Clinic and Florida Blue have reached a new multi-year agreement, resolving months of contract negotiations that had raised concerns about potential disruptions to in-network care on the Treasure Coast. The dispute centered on whether Florida Blue members would maintain in-network access to...
13 Outdoor Restaurants in Stuart, Florida You’ll Want to Dine at All Year Long
Stuart, Florida is one of those rare towns where the weather practically begs you to eat outside. Nestled along the St. Lucie River and just minutes from the Atlantic coast, this charming city is packed with waterfront spots, breezy patios, and open-air restaurants that make every meal feel like a mini vacation.
Detectives seek help to identify fishing pole burglar
RIO, Florida - The Martin County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance to identify a burglar who stole multiple fishing poles from a residence. On February 21, at approximately 3:16 a.m., an unidentified male entered a home in the Rio area and took several fishing poles before leaving, according to the...
Piper Aircraft Announces AIROS® Digital Pilot Logbook as New Industry Affiliate to the Flight...
Vero Beach, FL – February 26, 2026 – Piper Aircraft today announced a strategic collaboration with AIROS, the intelligent digital pilot logbook designed to reduce administrative workload and allow pilots and training organizations to focus more on flight time. “We are truly honored to be named Piper’s first...
Gleaming new boat barn finally appears shipshape
Finally, four years after it was first approved by the Vero Beach City Council, the big, beautiful “boat barn” at the city marina is close to completion. From the outside, the structure appears finished, the parking lot has been paved and striped, and marina officials expect to receive a certificate of occupancy in...
St. Lucie County Fair kicks off Friday with rides, rodeo and 60 years of...
The St. Lucie County Fair opens its gates Friday at 4 p.m., marking the event's 60th year with thrill rides, a petting zoo, livestock exhibits and a demolition derby. WATCH BELOW: Jeanne Keaton shows WPTV's Tyler Hatfield around fair grounds. Fair officials said they are expecting between 110,000 and 130,000...
