Treasure Coast High School launches state-approved nursing program
PORT ST. LUCIE — Treasure Coast High School has launched Florida’s first state-approved Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at a public high school, allowing students to graduate with both a high school diploma and the skills to work as a licensed practical nurse, according to an email statement from St. Lucie...
Truck Driver Ticketed For Making ‘Unsafe’ U-Turn In Martin County
A tractor-trailer hauling cars backed up traffic for a couple of hours this morning, after 60-year-old Richard McGhie of Fort Lauderdale made that U-turn on U.S. One in Hobe Sound.
MOVE OVER! Police share video of officer nearly being hit by car
Port St. Lucie police have a reminder for drivers: Florida's "Move Over" law is in effect, and it applies to everyone.
License plate readers: Crime-fighting tool vs privacy concerns
We are peeling back the secrecy surrounding a growing number of cameras on our roads that are used to catch criminals.
City of Fort Pierce Launches Nationwide Search for Next Chief of Police
The City of Fort Pierce officially opened its nationwide search for the next Chief of Police, inviting qualified law enforcement leaders from across the country to apply for this vital role in one of Florida’s most historic and vibrant coastal communities. The City seeks an innovative and strategic leader...
Writer Carl Hiaasen: Wanted for chocolate heist and repeated turkey offenses
The writer Carl Hiaasen is best known for his satirical crime novels set in Florida. His 1993 novel "Strip Tease" was adapted into a movie starring Demi Moore. And the Apple TV+ series "Bad Monkey" is based on his 2024 book of the same name. Carl has written dozens of...
Residents fall victim to $7.5 million prize scam as police issue urgent fraud warning
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A scam that sounds too good to be true. On Thursday, the Stuart Police Department received reports of scammers posing as representatives from Publishers Clearing House who call residents to inform them that they had won a $7.5 million grand prize. However, to win the...
Planned 100 foot Buc-ee’s sign sparks wildlife concerns
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Plans for a 100-foot-tall Buc-ee's sign in St. Lucie County are raising concerns among wildlife experts who fear the light pollution could disrupt local animals, particularly migratory birds and sea turtle hatchlings. The massive sign is part of a larger development that will include...
Port St. Lucie removes memorial street art amid FDOT crackdown
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A community memorial to a local high school student has been painted over, sparking outrage from residents. The mural, a collection of hearts painted on the roadway at the entrance of Jessica Clinton Park, was removed by the city late Tuesday night. The...
‘Unruly’ Jupiter woman kicks deputy, sets hair on fire in patrol car
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A call for an 'unruly woman' turned dangerous when deputies say a Jupiter woman lit her hair ablaze inside their cruiser. Just around noon, deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) were called to the 13900 block of Beeline Highway in Jupiter for an "unruly" woman.
