Port Saint Lucie FL

Frustration continues to mount among Citizens Insurance policyholders and their attorneys after a last-minute collapse of a bill they say would have made the claims process more fair.

JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Martin County Fire Rescue crews quickly extinguished a fire Monday evening that broke out inside Crowder Rods. According to Martin County Fire Rescue, units were first called to the business at 1275 N.E. Savannah Rd. after a fire alarm was activated. When firefighters arrived, they used a Knox Box to access the building and encountered heavy smoke inside.

A Fort Pierce commissioner is raising questions about city-owned property being taxed, when he says he thinks it should be tax exempt.

1-Day VRC Certification Training Set for May 29 at United Way Center. VERO BEACH, May 4, 2026 — United Way of Indian River County, in partnership with the Indian River County Emergency Management Division, continues its commitment to disaster preparedness and community resilience through ANCHOR (Action Network for Community Hope and Organized Recovery), an initiative designed to strengthen both disaster response and long-term...

INDIANTOWN — After hours of public comment from a packed council chamber, the Indiantown Village Council unanimously approved a rezoning agreement for a 5,722-acre property tied to Florida Power & Light, advancing a planned unit development framework that some residents fear could pave the way for future data center construction.

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A senior prank involving toilet paper, flipping chairs and tables, and shaving cream has landed some Vero Beach high school students in big trouble. The Indian River County School District said over the weekend, a group of students participated in a senior prank where...

STUART — Stuart Mayor Christopher “Doc” Collins has resigned from his position to run for the Martin County Commission, citing a city charter requirement that mandates elected officials step down before seeking another office. Collins announced his resignation in a letter addressed to residents, ending his tenure...

A Fort Pierce commissioner is raising questions about city-owned property being taxed, when he says he thinks it should be tax-exempt. This comes after City Commissioner Michael Broderick said they paid thousands in taxes for a city-owned lot at South Ocean Boulevard. Broderick said under Florida statute, it should be...

FORT PIERCE — The Florida Remembered Society will present a program exploring the deep-rooted heritage of local cattle ranching families on Saturday, May 9, from noon to 4 p.m. at the St. Lucie (Village) School, 2501 Old Dixie Hwy. The free public event will share stories of the labor,...

PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — A serious crash involving a van and a box truck is causing major delays in Martin County, with deputies urging drivers to avoid the area. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened near Citrus Boulevard and Southwest Zarella Street. Investigators say the collision involved a van and a box truck and resulted in injuries.