Father charged with neglect for leaving children unattended in car
PORT ST. LUCIE – A Port St. Lucie father of two was charged with two counts of child neglect on June 13 after he allegedly left two children inside a car while he shopped at GameStop, 144 NW California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, according to police reports. Richard Lewis...
Man Killed By Deputy In What Sheriff Describes As ‘Suicide-By-Cop’
It started when a woman reported her son had stolen her vehicle yesterday and it was pegged by a license plate reader in the Gifford area, and deputies stopped the vehicle in Vero Beach.
Vero Beach seeking a new critter catcher
In the City of Vero Beach, the solution for the past quarter of a century has been to summon the animal control officer. For a long time, the iconic Bruce Dangerfield, then for the past decade Scott Lee, were always ready to respond to the report of a stray dog, a feral cat, birds that flew uninvited into homes,...
Detectives nab Orlando man after burglary spree across South Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando man was arrested last week after a months-long investigation into a burglary spree across South Florida, according to the Stuart Police Department. In a release, police said that the man — identified as Albert Velazquez — had been arrested in the middle of one...
Man killed in seven-vehicle accident at Edwards Road and U.S. 1
FORT PIERCE – A 70-year-old man died on June 16 as part of an accident which involved a total of seven vehicles at Edwards Road and U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce, according to police reports. At about 12:13 p.m., Fort Pierce Police responded to a rollover crash at Edwards...
New Restaurants in Indian River County – June 2025
There’s nothing quite like the energy of a new restaurant opening—and in Indian River County, we’re lucky to have a thriving food scene that continues to grow. Locally owned eateries are more than just places to eat; they’re the heartbeat of our community, fueling the local economy, supporting family-owned...
Father has this AI warning after son’s deadly encounter with police
Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of life for many people. However, WPTV spoke to a local father who has a cautionary message regarding the use of this emerging technology.
Paws on the Case: Meet Port St. Lucie Police’s high-tech crime-fighter
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — When it comes to sniffing out evidence, this dog's bark is backed by serious byte. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) proudly introduced the newest member of its crime-fighting family— Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K-9 Dexter, the only ESD dog in the region.
Florida ‘Ghost Town’ Goes to War Over Plans To Revive Crumbling Riverfront
Locals in Jensen Beach, a riverfront community near Port St. Lucie, FL, are fighting against a developer's plans to overhaul their town.
Port St. Lucie Business Investigated for Vehicle Cloning Scheme; Two Arrested
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle fraud and theft operation linked to a local business, Drizzle Drip Mobile Detailing, LLC. Authorities believe the business may be involved in a vehicle cloning scheme in which multiple vehicles were fraudulently registered using falsified information to...