Stuart receives $79M federal grant to replace century-old St. Lucie River Bridge
The bridge serves both Brightline passenger trains and Florida East Coast Railway freight operations, making it a critical piece of infrastructure for the region's transportation network
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Breaks Ground on New Parking Garage with Nearly 600 Spaces
August 18, 2026 – HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital today marked the groundbreaking of a new parking garage that will bring nearly 600 parking spaces to the hospital campus, supporting continued growth and improving access and convenience for patients, visitors and colleagues. Hospital leaders, physicians and colleagues ga
Port St. Lucie mayoral candidates clash over growth, traffic and city’s future
PORT ST LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Port St. Lucie voters are deciding Tuesday who they want to lead one of Florida's largest cities, with growth, traffic, development and the future of the city among the major issues in the mayoral race. CBS12 News sat down with incumbent Mayor Shannon...
Miami woman accused of posing as bank employee in Martin County fraud scheme
MARTIN COUNTY — A 31-year-old Miami woman is facing additional charges after Martin County sheriff’s deputies said she posed as a bank representative and attempted to obtain a senior citizen’s debit card. Moniquie Love Turnbull was initially arrested and charged with scheme to defraud, felony use of...
300 feet of wood, nail debris blocks I-95 South lanes in Martin County
All southbound lanes of I-95 South just past the Kanner Highway exit in Martin County have been blocked Tuesday morning.
More than 50 reports linked to law enforcement impersonation scam in St. Lucie County
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is sounding the alarm after receiving more than 50 reports from people targeted by a scam involving callers impersonating law enforcement officers. According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, scammers have been using the names of...
‘No cause for worry’: Professor shares thoughts on nuclear reactor shutdown
FPL says Unit 1 at St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant is back at full power after a manual shutdown caused by dropped control rods.
Man arrested after hit-and-run, police chase in Martin County
A 27-year-old man was arrested early Saturday after deputies say he crashed into another vehicle on SE Dixie Highway, fled the scene and later led deputies on a short pursuit. A female driver involved in the crash was left behind with her damaged vehicle and called for help, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Off
Martin County Sheriff’s Office saves distressed man in middle of the ocean
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man who was attempting to harm himself by swimming out into the ocean was saved by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO says that they were called to assist a “very distraught individual” who said he was going to swim out into the ocean without intending to return.
Stuart asks state to reconsider water quality standards for blue-green algae
The city of Stuart has agreed to send a letter to the state asking officials to reconsider a recent decision regarding water quality standards and blue-green algae. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection periodically reviews water quality standards as conditions change and new contaminants are discovered. D
