2 teens accused of 15 burglaries and gun thefts
Two Port St. Lucie teens face 36 charges each after a string of 15 burglaries and gun thefts across Martin County, Florida.
Man charged with DUI after crashing SUV into church in Martin County, deputies say
Body camera footage captured the moment when a driver accused of crashing into a church while he was intoxicated was arrested in Martin County. Geremias Pascual, 28, was charged with DUI and damage to property. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, deputies on Monday tried to stop Pascual after...
Soul Rodeo rides into Fort Pierce Sept. 26
FORT PIERCE ── The rodeo is coming to the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds Sept. 26. Not just any rodeo, it’s the South Florida Soul Rodeo, which blends Black cowboy culture, live music, and professional rodeo competitions. The lineup includes bull riding, barrel racing, ranch bronc riding, chute dogging and more.
Mail carrier gets 2 years of probation, animal ban in Martin County hoarding case
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Gail Giustino, the Stuart woman accused of hoarding more than 100 animals inside her home, pleaded no contest Tuesday to two misdemeanor animal-cruelty-related charges and was sentenced to two years of probation. As part of her sentence, Giustino must undergo a mental health evaluation and...
Port St. Lucie police search for endangered man last seen at Jimmy John’s in...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department is seeking an endangered man who was last seen on Sunday at a Jimmy John's in Fort Pierce. According to police, Johnley Cadet was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts, and black shoes. He was diagnosed with a mental health illness, police sa
Hit-and-run suspect captured after hours-long manhunt through swamp in Palm City
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — A hit-and-run suspect is in custody after an exhaustive, hours-long manhunt through a large swamp along the Martin-St. Lucie County line, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect fled from the scene of a hit-and-run crash in Palm City Wednesday and...
Sheriff: 2 men arrested in string of burglaries, stolen guns recovered
Stephen Ivan Morris, 19, and Shaun Alexander Bilbrey, 19, both of St. Lucie County, were arrested on multiple charges, including grand theft, armed burglary and larceny, sheriff's office says.
Stuart woman accused of hoarding 118 animals ordered to undergo mental health evaluation
MARTIN COUNTY – A Foxwoods resident, accused of hoarding 97 cats and 21 dogs in “deplorable conditions,” was ordered on Aug. 26 to undergo a mental health evaluation and have no contact with any animals for the two years while she is on probation, according to Martin County court records.
Craving A Cheeseburger? These 8 Old-School Florida Drive-Ins Still Grill Them The Right Way
Florida has fast food on every corner, but the classic drive-ins are a different story. These are the spots where burgers hit a real griddle, orders come out fast, and the buildings have been around long enough to feel like part of the town. Some still bring food to your...
Two 19-year-olds charged in Martin County burglary investigation involving stolen firearms
Martin County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested two 19-year-old St. Lucie County men in connection with a series of burglaries that began in early August and involved the theft of multiple firearms. With assistance from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and Criminal Investigations Division, Martin

















