Port Saint Lucie FL

VERO BEACH — Indian River County officials say a proposed constitutional amendment that would sharply raise homestead exemptions threatens to cut roughly $50 million from the county’s budget by 2028, forcing difficult choices on public safety and other core services. The measure is headed to voters on the...

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed Thursday months after a fatal crash on Florida's Turnpike that killed three people, when a semi-truck driver made an illegal U-turn in St. Lucie County. The lawsuit, filed by an attorney representing the estate of victim Faniola Joseph, names multiple defendants including the truck...

A fatal vehicle fire near Citrus Blvd. in Martin County is under investigation. DNA testing is needed to confirm the victim's identity.

A proposed expansion of Florida's homestead exemption could lower tax bills for homeowners, but critics fear renters may end up paying the price if local governments raise rates to offset lost revenue. WATCH BELOW: 'It shouldn't affect them whatsoever,' realtor Michael Caputo tells WPTV's Kate Hussey. A recent analysis

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MARTIN COUNTY — A 15-year-old Stuart resident has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries and thefts that targeted several Martin County neighborhoods, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said Malik Brivard is responsible for multiple burglaries and thefts reported in

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A newly built oceanfront estate in Vero Beach is making waves with a staggering $45 million asking price — a figure that appears to make it the most expensive home currently for sale in Indian River County. Set behind gates on more than...

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Firefighters have fully contained a brush fire that burned about 115 acres in Palm City, officials said Sunday. The fire broke out near Newfield Boulevard and Southwest Citrus Boulevard and is now 100% contained. The Florida Forest Service will continue monitoring the area overnight and in

The affluent are increasingly seeking out exclusive golf communities that come with ready-made social circles, at a steep price premium.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW. As more families across the Treasure Coast struggle with rising grocery prices, housing costs and economic uncertainty, the Treasure Coast Food Bank says the need for food assistance continues to grow. The organization serves as the largest hunger...