Port St. Lucie father’s killer sentenced to life after unanimous jury verdict
LEE COUNTY, Fla (CBS12) — A unanimous jury has convicted a man of firstdegree murder and robbery with a firearm in the 2024 killing of a Port St. Lucie father at a Leesburg convenience store. The trial began earlier this week and concluded Wednesday after nearly three hours of...
Holiday shopping: Events, hours at Harbourside Place in Jupiter
JUPITER — Those who want to shop for holiday gifts in a place where you might smell the salt air can visit Harbourside Place in Jupiter. The 5-acre retail and dining complex sits along the Intracoastal Waterway about a mile from the beach at the east end of the Indiantown Road bridge. It draws visitors, boaters and...
Family attorney to probe mechanical failures, training in fatal go-kart crash
Attorney Tom Hasty of Morgan & Morgan says his firm's investigation is focused on the possible causes of the crash that killed 6-year-old Emma Riddle at Urban Air Adventure Park.
Martin County Sheriff gets $738K infusion from state for immigration enforcement
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The Martin County Sheriff's Office has received a large infusion of money from the state to assist with immigration enforcement. Of more than $2 million earmarked by the state for local enforcement efforts, MCSO received the largest amount - more than $735,000. The money,...
Port St. Lucie Police seek help in finding missing, endangered teen
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) is seeking assistance with locating a teen who is believed to be endangered. PSLPD said Kali Ferguson was last seen on Monday, Dec. 16, at about 9 a.m. near Southeast Melaleuca Boulevard. Police say Ferguson was...
North Dakota man arrested on St. Lucie County fraud warrant
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A 24-year-old man was arrested in North Dakota this week on a warrant issued by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a 2024 investigation into alleged economic crimes involving victims in St. Lucie County. Kylen Running Hawk was taken into custody...
New marine habitat memorializes Boo McCulley
MARTIN COUNTY — With funding from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Derelict Vessel program, in partnership with Martin County Environmental Resources, the FWC successfully sank the Borocho, a 227-foot derelict freight vessel, to create a new artificial reef. A collaborative effort between FWC...
Martin County – Week of Dec. 19
LATKES TASTING – Mattamy Homes of Newfield will host Latkes Tasting at Harvest House, 1050 SW Prairie Ave., Palm City, on Friday, Dec. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. To RSVP, go to www.newfieldapp.com/app#/community-calendar/event:222. DEC. 19-21 WHIMSICAL WONDERLAND – A Whimsical Wonderland is at Diamond D Ranch, 11000 SW...
Boys & Girls Club of Martin County seeks volunteers to gift-wrap for great cause
Meg Shirey of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County spoke to WPTV Anchor Ashley Glass at a recent Let's Hear It event on how "Operation Merry & Bright" impacts the community.
Child wasn’t wearing seat belt during fatal Urban Air go-kart crash
A preliminary police report is revealing more details related to the tragic death of a 6-year-old girl at Urban Air Adventure Park in Port St. Lucie.

















