3 arrested in death of 3-month-old in St. Lucie County who died from dehydration,...
Three people were arrested Friday, nearly a year after a 3-month-old child died in St. Lucie County. The sheriff's office said in a Facebook post that the following people face charges in the case:. Nicole Maxwell, 27, the child's mother. Robert Maxwell, 61, the child's grandfather. Vikki Koon, 38, who...
Big Taste of Martin County returns to support Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs
STUART, Fla. — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties is preparing for the return of Big Taste of Martin County, a food and spirits event scheduled for Oct. 6 at Atlantic Aviation in Stuart. Organizers say the annual fundraiser brings together local restaurants, chefs and...
Martin County superintendent earns high marks from school board
MARTIN COUNTY — The Martin County School Board unanimously rated Superintendent Michael Maine as "Highly Effective" in his annual performance evaluation, recognizing his leadership during a year that saw the district maintain an A school grade and achieve its highest graduation rate in district history. The board appro
Juicy ribs, homemade mac and cheese, and endless sweet tea make this BBQ joint...
Tucked along South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, Dale’s BBQ South has been serving up smoky, down-home barbecue for decades. Whether you’re a local regular or just passing through, the aroma alone is enough to pull you off the road and straight through the front door.
How Martin County’s Towns Got Their Names
Every community on the Treasure Coast has a story behind its name, and those stories are as varied as the towns themselves. The Treasure Coast itself, the region made up of Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties, takes its name from the Spanish treasure fleet that wrecked off this coastline in a 1715 hurricane. W
Fire at Fort Pierce home leads to drug trafficking arrest, deputies say
FORT PIERCE — A fire at a Fort Pierce home led to the discovery of suspected illegal narcotics and the arrest of a 50-year-old man on multiple drug and firearm charges, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. Deputies and the St. Lucie County Fire District responded July...
Suspect accused of stealing $60K in GPS units from boats
Robert Esposito, 29, was arrested on charges of 10 counts of grand theft, 8 counts of burglary to a vessel and 8 counts of traveling across county lines to commit a burglary.
Police address video circulating on social media of officer striking suspect
Fort Pierce police released body camera video showing the moments leading up to an officer striking a man in an incident that has been circulating online.
Convenience store walk turns violent as two armed men rob $300 from Fort Pierce...
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A man walking to a convenience store in Fort Pierce was robbed at gunpoint of about $300 Tuesday morning, leading to the arrest of two 28-year-old suspects, police said. The Fort Pierce Police Department said its officers responded around 9 a.m. July 21 near...
Truck driver in deadly Florida Turnpike crash due in St. Lucie Co. court
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The truck driver charged in a deadly Florida Turnpike crash that killed three people is scheduled to return to court Thursday morning in St. Lucie County. According to a notice filed by the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court, Harjinder Singh is set for...

















