Port Saint Lucie FL

Sunbathers at Martin County beaches had more than just the tide to watch out for last week as detectives quietly trailed a suspect accused of targeting parked cars across the shoreline. The surveillance operation, which involved the Martin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and St. Lucie...

FORT PIERCE — A routine agenda item on waste management spending in Fort Pierce shifted into a broader debate on March 16, as city commissioners raised concerns about the city’s relationship with its current provider and the impact of rail-hauled trash moving through the community. The discussion centered...

A man suspected of killing two Indian River County public works employees outside a library on Tuesday was "still at large," police said during a Wednesday news conference.

At its March 23, 2026 meeting, the Port St. Lucie City Council approved several contracts and ordinances that affect city facilities, parks, and infrastructure. Highlights include:

The pet care scene in St. Lucie County is buzzing! If you love working with animals, Petsense by Tractor Supply in Fort Pierce has several full-time roles open right now. This role is all about hands-on grooming for dogs and cats. You’ll use your grooming skills to make pets look and feel their best while keeping the...

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie County Animal Safety officials are warning residents about a recent telephone scam targeting pet owners. According to the agency, scammers are calling residents and claiming to be from St. Lucie County Animal Safety, telling them their pet has been hit by a car and needs...

Florida is packed with wildlife rescues and rehabilitation centers that let you get far closer to native animals than a typical zoo visit ever could. These places do real conservation work, and that makes every encounter feel more meaningful. If you want sea turtles, raptors, manatees, big cats, and rescued...

PALM CITY — There’s some new flavors coming to town. Fantini’s Fusion Kitchen plans to open at the former Fin & Flame location on Martin Downs Boulevard. The new concept features a globally inspired menu and a sophisticated setting. The metropolitan-inspired dining experience is the newest venture...

PORT ST. LUCIE — For Port St. Lucie residents, the bagel run just got a little easier. Jeff’s Bagel Run, a scratch-made bagel shop on Gatlin Boulevard, is celebrating its grand opening March 27. What makes this bagel shop different is that every bagel is mixed, boiled, and...

UF/IFAS Extension in St. Lucie County found that allowing shrubs like Indian hawthorn to grow naturally—rather than trimming them into tight shapes—helps both the plants and local pollinators. When these shrubs are less frequently pruned, they produce more flowers, attracting bees and other beneficial insects.