Bound by military duty, brought together by love, family settles in Viera
After a military career took them around the country, Shawn and Jaime Rhude chose Viera to settle after retirement from the Air Force. Shawn Rhude served in the United States Air Force for 24 years, before retiring in 2022. He works as an Air Force JRTC instructor at Vero Beach High School. His wife, Jaime Rhude, is well known in the community as a...
Indian River Clay seeks to acquire former school site for expansion in Vero Beach
VERO BEACH — Indian River Clay, a nonprofit ceramic arts organization, announced plans to acquire a former school district property at 1427 19th St. as it looks to expand operations and meet growing demand. The organization, founded in 2018, currently operates out of a 4,000-square-foot facility with 75 artists...
Suspect in Fort Pierce store manager killing allegedly boasted he felt ‘no remorse’
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The suspect casually chatted with a Fort Pierce manager before emptying his gun into her and bragging he felt "no remorse," chilling new court documents reveal. According to a criminal complaint obtained Friday, 20-year-old Landen Julian Ballard was captured on Ring surveillance video on...
Bomb threat prompts evacuations, heavy police presence in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating a bomb threat that sparked evacuations and a heavy police presence Friday afternoon. The threat reportedly triggered a code yellow at Treasure Coast High School this afternoon. Authorities say the threat was called directly into...
Port St. Lucie police investigating bomb threat near SW Darwin Blvd.
Port St. Lucie police are investigating a bomb threat in the area near SW Darwin Blvd. on Friday afternoon.
Two to Do with Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Looking for a little pre-summer fun for a great cause? Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter has you covered!. Savor a brunch of light bites and refreshing beverages while painting for a cause alongside animal ambassadors at Painting with a Twist Boynton Beach (2288 North Congress Ave) May 3. Tickets are $52 per person and advance registration is required. The event is open to...
County postpones townhome site plan request
FORT PIERCE – A representative of the Creekside residential development near the Fort Pierce Army Reserve Center requested a last-minute continuance of his application to amend the site plan of the project initially approved more than two decades ago after some St. Lucie commissioners insisted he reduce the townhome density if he wanted to provide wider driveways for future residents.
Wellington’s Girls Softball Squad Aims To Defend State Title
If the Wellington High School girls varsity softball team is going to successfully defend its Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 7A state championship, then the Wolverines must defeat the Warriors from Jupiter High School in the postseason, possibly twice. Basically, Wellington and Jupiter are mirror images of one...
PSL amends Port District restaurant lease
PORT ST. LUCIE – The City Council here voted unanimously April 13 to approve the first amendment to the lease agreement between the city and the developer of the Port District dining venue, which includes permission for temporary structures on the site and an expanded lift station provided by the city.
10 Amazing Florida Restaurants Outside Miami Worth The Drive
You don’t expect your best meal in Florida to happen somewhere you almost skipped. You’re driving past places that don’t look like much from the outside. No hype, no big crowds, nothing telling you to stop. Then you take a chance, walk in, and everything changes. Some...
