The Top Places for Coffee in Hobe Sound
The top places for coffee in Hobe Sound include a mix of community-focused cafes, a college coffee bar, and a mobile craft trailer. Hobe Sound is a small coastal town in Martin County, Florida. Despite its size, it offers several solid coffee options for residents and visitors alike. This guide covers the best coffee s
Port St. Lucie couple charged after 8 dogs found in ‘deplorable’ conditions
PORT ST. LUCIE — Two Port St. Lucie residents were arrested after police said eight dogs were found living in severely neglected and unsanitary conditions at a home in the city. The investigation began April 20 after Port St. Lucie police officers responded to a residence in the 300...
Martin County high schooler killed hours before graduation remembered as ‘a beacon of light’
Dozens of friends and classmates gathered Friday night along the water in Martin County to remember Christopher Brooks, an 18-year-old from Hobe Sound who died in a car crash hours before he was set to graduate from South Fork High School. One by one, those who came to pay their...
Florida’s beach renourishment struggles to keep up with sea level rise
When Steve Tarr hit golf balls from his Fort Pierce beachfront home, his 110-yard wedge shot would span the dune to the surf, he said. Eventually, he noticed his shots splashed down farther out to sea. Either his golf swing was getting better, or the shoreline was getting closer. “I’ve...
BJ’s Wholesale Club expanding in Florida with 3 new locations
BJ’s Wholesale Club announced Friday that it is expanding in Florida with three new locations.
Let’s Hear It: Waste management fees increase at these condos
WPTV follows through when you come to our Let's Hear It meetups. WPTV anchor Mike Trim examined a condo association fee after listening to a viewer at our April meetup held in Vero Beach.
Police search for missing 13-year-old boy last seen in Fort Pierce
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Police are seeking tips in the search for a 13-year-old boy last seen on Thursday in Fort Pierce. Deputies with the Fort Pierce Police Department say Xzavion Dillard was last seen on the 2900 block of Avenue F. Dillard is reportedly 5'9" and 130...
27th Avenue route to Vero Beach Regional Airport will be blocked until mid-June due...
Island residents heading to Vero’s increasingly busy airport who typically take State Road 60 and turn north on 27th Avenue will have to choose a different route for the next month or so. The 33-year-old bridge on 27th that crosses the Main Relief Canal between Atlantic Boulevard and Aviation...
Casket of Vero Beach soldier who died on duty overseas arrives home
VERO BEACH — U.S. Army soldier Christopher “Chris” Leone Belcher, of Vero Beach, received full military honors with an escort after his body was flown home Friday and transported to a funeral home. Military veterans and personnel gathered at the Vero Beach Regional Airport to honor the life of Private First Class Belch
Inmate accused of attacking medical staff during blood draw at jail
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Fort Pierce woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say she struck a healthcare worker during a medical procedure inside the St. Lucie County Jail. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said that Markecia Shaneil Rolle, 36, was charged on May 19...
