4 arrested after holding gun to Florida teen’s head, pushing him out of car:...
Video shows Martin County deputies chasing four people after the group held a 14-year-old at gunpoint and pushed him out of a car, according to authorities.
Luxury cars, vacations and $7M missing: 3 arrested in alleged St. Lucie fraud scheme
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Fort Pierce woman is accused of using her bookkeeping job to help carry out a seven-year scheme that cost a local business nearly $7 million, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. Three people were arrested simultaneously on July 16, 2026,...
Local woman turns $20 scratch-off into $5M jackpot
In a statement, officials said that Maria Duran, 57, claimed a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 CROSSWORD CASH scratch-off game on April 6.
Murray Middle School demolition begins as district rebuilds after Hurricane Milton tornado damage
Murray Middle School demolition is underway in Martin County, marking the start of a major reconstruction effort following tornado damage caused by Hurricane Milton. WATCH BELOW: 'Murray Middle School was already slated to get all of this construction,' Kirstie Gernaine tells WPTV's Cassandra Garcia. The project includ
This Florida Seafood Shack May Be No-Frills, But The Fish And Chips Are Pure...
Shrimpers Grill and Raw Bar sits right on the water in Stuart, serving up some of the freshest seafood you’ll find along Florida’s Treasure Coast. This place doesn’t try to impress you with fancy decor or white tablecloths, and honestly, that’s exactly why locals keep coming back. The focus here is simple: great fish,
St. Lucie County jail holds graduation for 29 inmates completing reentry programs
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office recognized 29 inmates who completed educational, vocational, substance abuse and faith-based programs during a graduation ceremony. The sheriff's office says the programs are made to give inmates the tools, knowledge and support needed to make a lif
Willee’s Pizza brings new spicy flavor to Vero Beach
VERO BEACH –– A former ice cream truck, a beloved French bulldog and years in the pizza business all helped shape the journey that led Mike and Sandy Sonnie to open Willee’s Pizza in Vero Beach. The husband-and-wife team opened the family restaurant May 5 at 1453...
Florida Barbecue Restaurant Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
My Brother’s BBQ, LLC has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. With this move, the Port Saint Lucie, Florida-based barbecue business has joined several other regional operators who seek financial restructuring. Case records show the company’s unsecured obligations, including lease payments, credit card debt, tr
Lanes reopen on I-95 North in Martin County after crash near Hobe Sound
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — UPDATE:. Florida 511 is reporting that all lanes have reopened following the crash. A crash on I-95 North in Martin County is blocking all lanes on Thursday morning. According to Florida 511, Thursday's crash was reported at mile marker 90, past Jupiter near Hobe...
WATCH: Florida officers receive hugs after assisting stranded driver
A distressed driver called 911 after her car ran out of gas and she found herself stranded along a stretch of road in Port. St. Lucie.
