Easter for Calvary Chapel Vero Beach draws thousands at Riverside
VERO BEACH — Calvary Chapel Vero Beach marked Holy Week with a series of outdoor gatherings at Riverside Park, beginning on Holy Thursday and culminating on Easter Sunday. Pastor Nate Gallagher, the son of Senior Pastor Jim Gallagher, said the church’s Holy Thursday observance centered on worship, reflection and prayer, drawing from Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. The evening was designed to prepare...
Local college uses simulated hospital rooms to help fight nursing shortage
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Indian River State College is turning to high-tech simulation to address a critical nursing shortage that has left Florida more than 16,000 nurses short of its current needs. At its Pruitt Campus, the college is training the next generation of healthcare professionals in...
HOMETOWN HERO: Jupiter native advocating to protect wild Florida with fellow UF students
JUPITER Fla. (CBS12) — This week’s ‘Hometown Hero’ is turning a lifelong passion into real action, advocating for legislation to protect Florida’s unique natural treasures. From the environment to the wildlife that makes it so special, it’s something 19-year-old Merrick Walder has cared about since...
$15 million beach restoration project underway in Martin County as erosion forces closures
Beaches are closing in our area due to severe erosion. From the Palm Beaches to the Treasure Coast, projects are underway to restore them. WATCH: Martin County beach hasn't been restored in 8 years. In Martin County, equipment is on Jensen Beach for a major shore protection project that started...
Martin County approves changes to Newfield development conservation land
MARTIN COUNTY — County commissioners have approved a series of changes to the Newfield development, a more than 3,000-acre planned community, including adjustments to conservation land, infrastructure planning and utility placement. The project, first approved in 2020, drew attention for dedicating more than 70% of its land to open...
Aerial mosquito control begins over Hutchinson Island marshes
HUTCHINSON ISLAND — Aerial mosquito control operations are underway over parts of North and South Hutchinson Island as St. Lucie County targets breeding areas in mangrove marshes. The St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District began an aerial larviciding mission Monday, April 13, with treatments scheduled to continue through April...
Papichulo Tacos expands to Palm City with elevated Tulum-inspired vibe
Papichulo Tacos is headed to the Treasure Coast, and this one’s exciting! The cult-favorite South Florida concept from Three Amigos Hospitality Group is opening a new Palm City location in August 2026 at Treasure Isles Plaza, right by Shark Shack Sweets on Mapp Road. This spot is a more...
Man accused of bloody break-in at St. Lucie County business
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is accused of breaking into a business and leaving behind a trail of blood on Monday morning. According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, at about 11:45 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a burglary at a business on Indrio Road. Upon arrival, deputies found a shattered window and a significant amount of blood inside...
P1 Motor Club nearing completion of first racetrack at facilityP1 Motor Club nears completion...
PORT ST. LUCIE – Drivers won’t have to wait much longer for the opportunity to experience driving on a professional racetrack in St. Lucie County. A spokesperson for the P1 Motor Club told guests at a recent Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County luncheon that the first track is anticipated to be open and ready to drive on in the next 60 days.
Florida Forever Secured Another Conservation Easement
The Florida Forever program secured another conservation easement, safeguarding working lands. The post Florida Forever Secured Another Conservation Easement appeared first on West Orlando News .
