Stuart postpones Spice & Tea Exchange petition
STUART – The City Commission voted unanimously Oct. 13 to grant a continuance to the owners of a handful of Spice & Tea Exchange franchises for a conditional use exception to their application to open a new store in Downtown Stuart until Nov. 10 but still heard comments from a couple of public speakers on the idea of...
14-year-old arrested for online bomb threat to middle school
Police say that on Sunday evening, they received several calls from concerned parents, who had seen a TikTok video containing a bomb threat to Southport Middle School.
Hummingbird Care Services launches new era of senior care
VERO BEACH — Among a distinguished list of guests from the Chambers of Commerce to partners in the health resources organizations, Hummingbird Care Services, unveiled its exclusive programs and services in detail, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 at its new and remodeled offices, 2845 20th Street, Vero Beach, Fl, adjacent to...
Entrepreneur on a mission to help kids ‘celebrate the magic of their crown’
Fort Pierce-based entrepreneur Alexis Forbes has created a beauty product line that helps kids celebrate their curls and make hair washing day fun
Indian River County Commission to Hold Special Meeting Over Sheriff’s Budget Dispute
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The budget battle between the Indian River County sheriff and the county commission is taking a new turn. County commissioners called this special meeting shortly after the Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers sued them. The lawsuit claims they unlawfully cut his budget...
St. Lucie Landlord and Accomplice Arrested for Battery and Burglary, Tenant Assaulted at Gunpoint
In a disturbing incident out of St. Lucie County, a landlord and her accomplice have been arrested on charges of battery and burglary. According to WPBF, around 11 p.m. last Saturday, deputies were called to the 5200 block of Seagrape Drive where a tenant reported being attacked by his landlord. The victim recounted...
Martin County to review proposed land acquisitions under voter-approved conservation program
STUART — The Martin County Board of County Commissioners will review 16 properties recommended for acquisition or conservation easements under the Martin County Forever Land Acquisition Sales Tax program at its meeting on Oct. 21. The Environmental Land Oversight Committee (ELOC) voted unanimously on Sept. 5 to...
New indoor market in Fort Pierce to revitalize weekend tradition
A Saturday tradition in Fort Pierce is getting an upgrade soon as vendors begin moving into a new indoor market right in the heart of downtown. "We'll have a soft opening a few days before, and then we'll have the grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 15. Saturday’s our big market day in downtown Fort Pierce anyway, so...
Barricaded suspect surrenders after aggravated assault standoff in Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A tense standoff ended without injury Sunday afternoon after a man barricaded himself inside a bedroom during an aggravated assault incident in a Port St. Lucie neighborhood. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) said its deputies responded to a home on Entrada...
‘My heart dropped’: Port St. Lucie woman says boyfriend used Bluetooth device to stalk...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Port St. Lucie woman is speaking out after discovering a hidden Bluetooth tracking device on her car that was allegedly placed there by her boyfriend. Her story comes just weeks after our reporting on the hidden dangers of Apple AirTags and other...

















