Tradition HOA bans guns in public shared spaces, ignites controversy
PORT ST. LUCIE — A new rule adopted by the Tradition Community Association banning the open and concealed carry of firearms in common areas has ignited controversy among some residents and prompted questions about how the policy could be enforced. The restriction applies to common spaces throughout the community,...
New Florida law lets owners of manufactured homes tap housing funds for storm repairs
Twisted debris still hangs from trees in the Spanish Lakes Country Club community — nearly two years after an EF-3 tornado obliterated the Fort Pierce neighborhood, killing six people and exposing a deadly vulnerability: thousands of homes not built to federal safety standards. For Paula Richards and Mike Powers,...
Florida immigration crackdown tied to increase in arrests of unlicensed drivers
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Driving without a valid license is leading to more arrests across parts of the Treasure Coast as Florida continues tightening immigration and driver’s license rules. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office told CBS12 anyone caught driving without a valid license, regardless of immigration statu
One Haitian Restaurant in Port St. Lucie Is Winning Fans With Rich Oxtails and...
This spot is changing how Port St. Lucie eats—one plate of griot at a time. South Florida Restaurant and Bar isn’t trying to be quiet about it either. The smell of fried pork, slow-braised oxtails, and spices hits you before you even sit down. People walk in curious…...
Entering day 3 of Penalty phase for former officer convicted in Fort Pierce murder...
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Jurors are expected to continue hearing testimony on Wednesday in the penalty phase of the murder trial for former police officer and firefighter Otto Lenke, who was convicted earlier this month in the killing of a Fort Pierce business owner. Entering day 3...
Florida Man Rescued Woman, Children from Sinking Vehicle
A Florida man who rescued a woman and her children from a sinking vehicle was honored. The post Florida Man Rescued Woman, Children from Sinking Vehicle appeared first on West Orlando News .
Celine Dion’s Former Jupiter Palace Snagged In Mega-Bucks Deal
Celine Dion’s former waterfront estate in Jupiter is off the open market, with the Admirals Cove mansion now under contract after being listed at $20 million. The nearly 15,000-square-foot spread, stacked with bedrooms and bathrooms, ranked among the priciest pending deals in Palm Beach County last week and once again
Martin County study envisions major transformation of Treasure Coast Square mall
JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A major transformation could be coming to Treasure Coast Square in Jensen Beach, as planners envision turning the aging indoor mall into a walkable mixed-use village with apartments, open-air shopping, restaurants and public gathering spaces. A newly released redevelopment study prepared fo
Stuart to trade storm-battered floating docks for $3M fixed-dock expansion
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Construction begins this July on a $3 million project set to transform downtown Stuart’s waterfront into an expansive, storm-resilient boating destination. The capital improvement project will replace the 5,533-square-foot floating dock and pilings with a modernized, marina-style layout. The new
Fort Pierce community gathers to remember mother, child
Fort Pierce honors Lauren Rogers, 26, and her son Kylo, 3, a mother and child killed in a wrong-way crash on Florida's Turnpike.
