Port St. Lucie council meets Monday on $24M Waste Pro deal, refunds possible
Port St. Lucie leaders meet Monday to decide how to use a $24 million Waste Pro settlement, including possibly returning money to residents.
Martin County man arrested after allegedly peering into home’s window
MARTIN COUNT— A 37-year-old Martin County man was arrested after deputies say he was caught on home security cameras peering into a residence where a woman and child were inside. According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, Scott Christian Haekeker was seen walking back and forth outside a home...
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down multiple lanes on northbound I-95 near Vero Beach
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A multi-vehicle crash is disrupting traffic on northbound I-95 near Vero Beach, reducing the roadway to a single lane. According to FL511, the crash happened at 1:57 p.m. Saturday near Mile Marker 141. Traffic camera images from the scene show tire marks beginning in...
Florida gun owner jailed for 14 days after government background check wrongly labelled him...
William Michael Brewer thought buying another firearm would be straightforward. He held a concealed carry permit, had purchased guns legally before, and followed every rule at the shop in Jensen Beach, Florida. Instead, a background check flagged him as a felon over a decade-old misdemeanor from Kentucky that records h
Port St. Lucie teen makes history as Southeast Youth of the Year
For the first time ever, a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County has been named Southeast Region Youth of the Year.
Elderly victim found covered in feces; 2 caregivers arrested, deputies say
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — Two Fort Pierce residents were arrested after a welfare check found an elderly person living in what investigators described as horrific and unsanitary conditions, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. Prolancia Perry, 31, and Giovany Perry, 27, were arrested and...
At Uncle Tony’s, the parts hunt is half the fun
FORT PIERCE — Walk the massive lot of Uncle Tony’s U-Pull-It and you might find yourself wandering a row of Corvettes, stumbling past a salvaged Mustang or eyeing a barely-dented Cadillac Escalade that had one very bad day. For Jared Phillips, owner of the self-service auto parts yard,...
A 40-Year-Old Home Design Business Has Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Schrapper’s Fine Cabinetry & Design LLC has officially turned to bankruptcy protection. The company has been operating as a custom cabinetry service provider for over four decades. Case records suggest that the company faces a financial imbalance, which may have led to the filing. Operations are expected to continue...
Hidden gem in Fort Pierce: Smithsonian Marine Exhibit brings Florida’s ocean ecosystems to life
The Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit at the St. Lucie County Aquarium is inviting visitors to explore the vibrant underwater world of Florida’s coastal habitats, offering rare close-up encounters with marine life in the heart of Fort Pierce’s waterfront district. Manager Bill Hoffman says the facility’s philosophy
16-year-old charged with attempted homicide in Fort Pierce shooting, another teen in critical condition
A 16-year-old is facing an attempted homicide charge after a shooting Thursday night in Fort Pierce. According to Fort Pierce police, detectives from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office heard gunshots while traveling on Avenue N, and saw three juveniles fleeing in different directions. Another juvenile was discovered
