St. Lucie County sheriff ramps up traffic enforcement this summer to ‘make this a...
The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is intensifying traffic enforcement this summer, deploying additional deputies and launching a new targeting initiative aimed at reducing speeding and reckless driving across the county. Sheriff Richard Del Toro said traffic is the top concern among residents and described the crac
Silent Cat Killer Sweeps South Florida as Vets Sound Alarm on Adult Pets
Veterinarians across South Florida are warning that a highly contagious cat virus once thought to be mostly a kitten problem is now sickening adult cats and, in some cases, killing them. Shelters and county animal control agencies have tightened quarantine rules, upgraded cleaning routines and expanded vaccination outr
Florida Couple Sues Publix for Over $100,000—Says Frozen Blueberries Gave Them E. Coli
A South Florida couple has filed a lawsuit against Publix after claiming that frozen blueberries sold under the grocery chain's GreenWise brand caused an E. coli infection that left both of them ill and sent one of them to the hospital for days. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the lawsuit was ...
Florida News That Impacts You – July 16th, 2026
Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. The Palm Beach County Commission voted to reject the proposed AI data center known as Project Tango. The 5-1 vote saw only Commissioner Maria Marino voting in favor of the project whi
Vero Beach Airport Director Todd Scher taxis into retirement
Todd Scher grew up on 27th Avenue just a few blocks from the Vero Beach Airport. In fact, his boyhood home was right in line with the now defunct north-south runway and planes roared over his childhood rooftop daily as they climbed or descended, depending on the wind direction. “It...
Sea Oaks pushes through $6.5M beach club remodel
Sea Oaks members have approved a controversial $6.5 million upgrade of the community’s beach club that is intended to keep the tennis-oriented north island enclave competitive with other Vero Beach country club communities like John’s Island, Orchid Island and Grand Harbor. The renovation plan, backed by Sea Oaks’...
Port St, Lucie residents to voice their opinion on trash pickup schedules
PORT ST. LUCIE — Port St. Lucie voters will be asked in November whether they support increasing residential trash collection from once a week to twice a week after the City Council approved placing a nonbinding straw poll on the ballot. The advisory vote is intended to measure public...
Full Guide to Fishing the Fort Pierce Inlet
Fishing the Fort Pierce Inlet means casting a line at one of Florida’s most productive coastal access points. Located on the Treasure Coast in St. Lucie County, the inlet connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River Lagoon. It draws both beginner and experienced anglers year-round. Fish funnel through this natural p
Driver hits 100+ mph, forces cars off road in Indiantown, Martin County deputies say
INDIANTOWN, Fla. (CBS12) — A Palm Beach County man was arrested after the Martin County Sheriff's Office said he drove more than 100 mph and tried to outrun deputies in Indiantown. According to the sheriff's office, 33-year-old Markell Tillman was spotted driving aggressively on State Road 710, one of...
Palm Beach County man leads deputies on high-speed chase
A Palm Beach County man was arrested after leading Martin County deputies on a 100+ mph chase through Indiantown.

















