Chloe Tucker’s community food drive
FORT PIERCE – For Chloe Tucker, 18, of Fort Pierce, what started as a simple decision to help is quickly growing into a local initiative collecting non-perishable food items and personal hygiene products for neighbors facing hardship. Residents can drop off donations or pick up needed items at any...
Treasure Coast residents face long commutes as housing growth outpaces higher-paying jobs
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — The Treasure Coast is experiencing a surge in residential development, with new homes and neighborhoods appearing across the region. Yet, despite the rapid growth in housing, many residents say the job market has not kept pace — forcing thousands to commute long distances each day for...
Cold weather shelters available at these locations
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for inland Palm Beach County on Tuesday from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Terissa Aronson’s journey of growth fuels student success
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) has recognized Terissa Aronson, St. Lucie County School Board Member, as a member of the newest class of Emerging Leaders. To earn the Emerging Leader distinction, school board members elected in 2024 must complete and document a minimum of 48 hours...
A concert that captures the heart of Christmas
VERO BEACH — As we usher in the most beautiful time of the year, the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra is proud to present two exceptional artists in a free recital: Cantique de Noel will feature international songs of Christmas Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, 520 Royal Palm...
Vero Beach museum raises $100 million for expansion, breaks ground on new building
VERO BEACH — The Vero Beach Museum of Art has raised $100 million toward a $126 million capital campaign to build a new facility and transform its campus, museum officials announced Friday alongside a groundbreaking ceremony. The funds, collected during the campaign’s quiet phase from more than 112 donor...
Historic Seminole Inn of Indiantown sold for restoration
INDIANTOWN — The Seminole Inn, a 1925 landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been purchased by The Garcia Companies, which plans to restore the property and reinforce its role as a historic and cultural centerpiece of the Village of Indiantown. The Inn had been owned...
Vero Beach woman regains independence after stroke thanks to breakthrough device
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Vero Beach woman is getting her independence back after a stroke, thanks to a cutting-edge device now being used at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital. Doctors implanted a small stimulator that activates the nerves controlling movement in her arms and hands. By pairing...
Fort Pierce man jailed on Nov. 7 on various drug charges
FORT PIERCE – A Fort Pierce man was arrested on Nov. 7 on various drug charges by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division (SID) detectives, according to sheriff’s office reports. Antonio Tyrone McArthur, 49, of the 2000 block of Oleander Boulevard, Fort Pierce, a...
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Celebrates “Grateful Hearts, Growing Miracles” at NICU Reunion
November 8, 2025 – HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital hosted a heartwarming celebration this weekend, welcoming dozens of families and their children back for the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Reunion. This year’s theme, “Grateful Hearts, Growing Miracles,” honored the strength and resilience of the...
