Boat with 4 people on board capsizes near Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Two people had to be rescued after a boat capsized near Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse early Friday morning.
Miami-Dade man arrested on 36 fraud charges in Stuart credit card investigation
STUART — A Miami-Dade County man was arrested on dozens of fraud-related charges following an investigation into unauthorized credit card transactions at a Stuart Walmart, according to authorities. The investigation began April 3 after a victim from Brevard County reported unauthorized charges made on her credit card a
New birthing center proposed after closure leaves moms delivering miles away
The proposed Treasure Coast Maternity Center would bring 6 birthing suites to Stuart, after the closure of Cleveland Clinic Martin North's maternity unit left families delivering miles away.
Thrive incident raises questions on public safety
An incident last week involving a threat to the Vero Beach offices of nonprofit Thrive could complicate the agency’s plans to open a round-the-clock addiction intake center and transient addict housing facility in a residential neighborhood in Vero Beach. On Thursday, May 7, just before 6 p.m., an employee...
The Beach Shop, landmark Ocean Drive retailer, will end memorable run in July
After more than “seven decades of sun and fun,” outfitting locals and visitors with classic Florida sportswear, The Beach Shop will close in July. A landmark on Ocean Drive, half a block south of Sexton Plaza, the store was founded by Jackie Zorn in 1950, when the only way to get to Central Beach was by boat or via a d
Fort Pierce police chief outlines progress, challenges 100 days into role
FORT PIERCE — Fort Pierce Police Chief David M. Smith marked his first 100 days on the job this week by updating city commissioners on efforts to address dozens of recommendations outlined in a department improvement report first presented last year. The report, introduced to the commission in May...
Lifeguards use life rings to save day in dramatic rescue
A unique Sunrise Rotary Club project featured in this newspaper in March recently played a huge role in saving a drowning man’s life at South Beach Park. On that spring afternoon, the three lifeguards watching over South Beach had shuttered their lifeguard station and were hosing off their all-terrain vehicles at the e
Navy to showcase mixed-reality ‘Strike Group’ at Vero Beach Air Show
VERO BEACH — The U.S. Navy will bring its mobile mixed-reality “Strike Group” experience to the Vero Beach Air Show this weekend, offering students and visitors an immersive look at the technology and teamwork behind Navy STEM careers. The interactive exhibit will be on display Friday through...
C.R. Chicks is Opening in Stuart
C.R. Chicks, the Florida-born rotisserie chicken restaurant, is expanding. C.R. Chicks Wedgewood, LLC recently filed permit applications with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to open a restaurant at 3316 SE Federal Highway, Suite A in Stuart. The C.R. Chicks website confirms the fact, addi
Skate Factory of Vero Beach issues warning ahead of planned takeover
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A skating rink in Vero Beach is issuing a warning to anyone planning to participate in a takeover this Friday. On Thursday, the Skate Factory of Vero Beach posted on Facebook that it had been notified about a planned takeover and warned those involved: “Do not attempt to enter.”

















