Deputies rescue injured bald eagle from alligator-filled canal in Palm City
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12 ) — A dramatic rescue in Palm City may have saved the life of a bald eagle after the injured bird ended up in a canal known to have large alligators, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the call...
Vaccine-Friendly Pediatricians on the Treasure Coast: New Patient Guide for Port St. Lucie and...
Pediatricians who respect vaccine choice and don’t push shots are hard to find. Local moms on the Treasure Coast are actively sharing which ones actually listen, respect your decisions, and make the experience manageable with kids. Here’s what moms are saying right now about vaccine-friendly options — plus real...
Lawsuit filed after felony record mistake
A Martin County man is suing the sheriff's office after spending 14 days in jail due to a national crime database error that flagged him as a felon.
Florida Beach-Hopping Bandit Arrested After Multi-County Surveillance Operation
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 weighs ending Waste Management contract amidst “Trash Trains” from Miami
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...
Suspect ‘still at large’ after 2 county employees shot dead
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.
City Council approves contracts and park, utility projects
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:
🌿 St. Lucie County Pet Grooming Jobs – Multiple Openings at Petsense
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 Animal Safety warns residents about phone scam targeting pet owners
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...
12 Florida Wildlife Rescues Where You Can See Animals Up Close
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...

















