Port Saint Lucie FL

January 9, 2026 – What began as a stressful hospital stay for Angela, one of our dedicated nurses, became an unforgettable celebration of love thanks to the compassion and creativity of our care team. Angela was admitted for severe abdominal pain and underwent surgery just as her wedding anniversary...

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash involving a truck is causing a two-mile traffic jam on Florida's Turnpike northbound near Fort Pierce. According to FL511, the crash happened at 10:22 a.m. just before Mile Marker 165. One hour later, traffic remains backed up to Mile Marker 163 due...

FORT PIERCE, FL — Ana Banana, the downtown Fort Pierce dessert and coffee shop from owner Ana Maza, will expand its menu beginning January 17. The business, located at 110 S 2nd St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, has been open for the past two months serving coffee and sweet treats.

Planning a Florida theme park trip with a preschooler? Families in Stuart and Jensen Beach can take advantage of popular 2026 preschool passes that offer young kids free admission to select Florida theme parks. These limited-time deals make it easier for Martin County families to enjoy big attractions like SeaWorld...

FORT PIERCE — Hometown News posed specific questions to the two candidates vying for the Fort Pierce City Commission District 2 seat. Below are the unedited responses submitted by Candidate Jaimebeth Galinis. Candidate Chris Dzadovsky’s responses were not received by presstime. JAIMEBETH GALINIS. Age: 48. Address:...

MARTIN COUNTY — The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is leading the Indian River Lagoon-South Restoration Project and is working hand in hand with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to capture and clean stormwater before it flows into those fragile waterways. The project hinges on building fresh...

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Police are searching for a missing and endangered 78-year-old, last seen on Thursday near Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce. Officers with the Fort Pierce Police Department say Richard Folks Jones was last seen wearing camo shorts and a black shirt. The announcement described Jones...

New year, new furry friend! Meet this week's WPTV Underdogs who are all up for adoption at a local shelter.

Not all hospital honors are measured in bricks, beds or shiny new wings. Some of the most meaningful recognition happens quietly on patient floors, at nurses’ stations, and during long shifts when compassion and professionalism matter most. That commitment has earned Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital a rare...

OCALA, Florida - Chason Reed Peck, a 37-year-old from Palm City, has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering, according to United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Peck could face up to 20 years in federal prison for the wire fraud charge and up to 10 years for each money...