Port St. Lucie police sergeant in critical condition after being shot twice
The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a police incident in Port St. Lucie involving a police officer.
Guest editorialSmart growth or growing pains?
You can see it everywhere on the Treasure Coast, growth woven into every part of daily life. Traffic backs up earlier each morning. A commute that once took 10 minutes now takes 20 or even 30. For decades, Florida was known as a retirement destination. However, home prices consistently outpace paychecks, and...
FRVTA R2 Donates to Hibiscus Children’s Center
FRVTA Region 2 proudly continued its tradition of giving back by donating $2,500 to the Hibiscus Children’s Center, an organization dedicated to providing safety, stability, and support to some of Florida’s most vulnerable youth. The donation was presented by Susan from Region 2 and will directly support the MC...
Local Residents Invited to ‘Aquarium After Dark’ Events at St. Lucie County Aquarium
The St. Lucie County Aquarium on South Hutchinson Island will host its 'Aquarium After Dark' event again. The event is scheduled for Friday, December 12, January 16, and February 13, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Visitors aged five and older can use flashlights to observe marine life in a darkened aquarium.
Thank Steve Weagle in person at December retirement celebrations
After 27 years of keeping you safe through hurricanes and severe weather, Steve Weagle is retiring on December 12. The community has 2 opportunities to thank him for his nearly 3 decades of service
Alleged drunk driver accused of crashing into Port St. Lucie Sushi restaurant
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — An alleged drunk driver crashing into a sushi restaurant hasn't stopped the business from keeping their doors open, according to the business's Facebook page. According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD), at about 5 p.m. on Friday, November 28, officers responded...
Orange Avenue to close temporarily Saturday for Christmas Train arrival
FORT PIERCE — Orange Avenue will be closed for about an hour Saturday, Dec. 6, as the Florida East Coast Railway’s Christmas Train arrives in Fort Pierce. The train is expected at the Orange Avenue railroad crossing at 12:15 p.m., according to the Fort Pierce Police Department. Orange...
Downtown Fort Pierce getting major upgrades in multi-million dollar project
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Parts of downtown Fort Pierce are getting a face lift!. A transformative multi-million dollar project will enhance safety, mobility, and accessibility along one of the city’s most iconic waterfront corridors. "Downtown is one of the most visited destinations in St Lucie County,...
‘Our agency is hurting’: Sheriff’s office prepares for fallen deputy’s funeral
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office is preparing to honor the life and legacy Sergeant Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 21.
Man, 51, identified as victim found inside burned St. Lucie County home
Detectives with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said they found the body of 51-year-old Antwan Daniels inside a bedroom with blunt trauma to the head.
