‘Waiting for someone to get killed’: Neighbors call for change at intersection in Port...
A Treasure Coast High School student who was hit by a car while riding his bike this week, is putting a spotlight on what neighbors in Port St. Lucie call a problem intersection at Tulip Boulevard and Hale Street. Ana and Doroy Brown, the parents of the student, said it’s...
Motorcyclist killed March 5 on I-95 southbound ramp in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE – A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed March 5 at about 7:10 a.m., on a southbound off-ramp of I-95 to Crosstown Parkway, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. The motorcyclist from New Britain, Connecticut, was driving his 2009 Harley Davidson and failed to negotiate a left curve...
Student from Wellington High dies after medical emergency; support offered on campus
WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — A student from Wellington Community High School is dead after experiencing a medical emergency on campus. A spokesperson with the School District of Palm Beach County confirmed the campus was placed on limited movement when emergency services responded, and the student later passed away...
Ocala Captain Guilty of Seaman’s Manslaughter, Fraud in Fort Pierce Federal Trial
A federal jury convicted Dustin Sean McCabe, 49, of Ocala, Florida, for charges including seaman's manslaughter and fraud. The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida reported the verdict following allegations of misconduct related to the operation of his vessel, Southern Comfort. McCabe...
Florida dad’s horrifying excuse after 4-year-old son choked and tied up in closet
According to Fernandez’s arrest report, the young boy told investigators, “My dad choked me"
Florida bill seeks to triple homestead exemption, reduce property tax burden
As this year's legislative session gets underway, lawmakers are taking a close look at ways to lower property taxes. One proposal (Senate Bill 1018) involves raising the homestead exemption from $25,000 of assessed value to $75,000. Florida bill seeks to triple homestead exemption. "People are getting squeezed out of...
Former Florida Trail deputy administrator says Forest Service cuts could have ‘huge fallout’ on...
Woodsy and winding, the Florida National Scenic Trail is a beacon of the Sunshine State. It draws 400,000 people annually, from casual walkers out for an evening stroll to die-hard thru-hikers trekking its 1,500 mile length from the Keys to the Panhandle. Jenna Taylor has spent years bush cutting in...
FAA issues ground stoppages at multiple Florida airports due to debris from SpaceX Starship...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Multiple Florida airports experienced full ground stoppages due to falling debris from SpaceX's Starship, which exploded during an unmanned test flight Thursday evening. The FAA said Orlando International Airport, Palm Beach International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport...
Illegal immigrant linked to Florida high-end burglary cut ankle monitor, went on country-wide crime...
An illegal immigrant accused in a high-end Florida residential burglary has been arrested two years after the break-in. Investigators said Jean Stefano Merinovejar, 35, a Chilean national who is in the country illegally, was arrested in Miami-Dade County in 2024. He was given an ankle monitor and released due to lack...
Florida Spot Named Best Hole-In-The-Wall Mexican Restaurant In The State
Here's what you should order at the best no-frills Mexican restaurant in Florida!
