Emergency department expansion underway at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A major expansion is underway at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital aimed at improving emergency care for patients across the Treasure Coast. Hospital leaders marked a key milestone Monday with a groundbreaking and wall demolition for the next phase of the Emergency Department project....
Sheriff’s office still seeks tips in Florida teen’s fatal shooting after over 2 years
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Detectives are still searching for answers in the July 17, 2023, shooting that killed 16-year-old Vontreaz Banner in his front yard on Juanita Avenue in Fort Pierce — and they’re asking for the public’s help. Around 1:43 p.m., a gray Chevrolet...
Man dies one month after Jupiter Farms crash sent him to hospital
A 64-year-old St. Lucie County man has died from injuries he sustained in a December car crash in Jupiter Farms, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office reports. Michael Spack of Port St. Lucie died Jan. 9 at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach , the sheriff's office said. Spack sustained critical injuries on...
1 dead, 2 hurt in Martin County crash
One person was killed, and two others were hurt in a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Indiantown, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
Fort Pierce unveils new water reclamation plant built for future demand
FORT PIERCE — City and utility leaders marked a major milestone last week with a ribbon cutting for Fort Pierce’s new Mainland Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility, a project officials say has been more than two decades in the making. The ceremony, held Jan. 9, celebrated the completion...
Old Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart to close for boat show, affecting traffic until Monday
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — The Old Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart will be closed for multiple days starting Tuesday at 6 a.m. According to police with the Stuart Police Department, the roadway on Dixie Highway will be closed from SW Albany Ave. to NW Poinsettia Street. The bridge is closed...
Fort Pierce police seek help finding missing 15-year-old girl
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Fort Pierce police are turning to the community for help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. The Fort Pierce Police Department said that Pyper N. Waters ran away from Holly Avenue on Friday at around 1:30 p.m. Officials described Waters as 5 feet 3"...
Free and almost free fitness classes in Stuart
STUART ── The city of Stuart is offering fitness classes, and most of them are free. Zumba, Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, dance and Core & Strength Sculpt classes are available on weekdays. All the classes are led by qualified and experienced instructors. Residents of all ages and abilities...
River Nights energizes Port District
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Port District’s Event Lawn came alive Thursday evening as locals gathered for River Nights, the city’s free monthly concert series. The Jan. 8 show featured the Samantha Russell Band, bringing rock, pop, and occasional country tunes to a lively waterfront audience. The...
School District honors top 2025/2026 administrators
PORT ST. LUCIE – St. Lucie County School officials here named the District’s top administrators for the 2025/2026 School Year in a special ceremony held during the Dec. 9 School Board meeting. Assistant to the Superintendent Kevin Perry served as master of ceremonies during the event, first teeing...

















