Multi-vehicle crash on NW Federal Highway in Stuart causes traffic delays
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A multi-vehicle crash at an intersection in Stuart prompted a response from law enforcement and fire rescue on Friday. The Stuart Police Department said the crash occurred at the intersection of NW Federal Highway and NW Wright Boulevard. No serious injuries have been reported. Photos...
Teen ‘Senior Assassin’ Prank Ends With Armed Driver Holding Kids at Gunpoint, Both Sides...
What began as a prank involving an Orbeez-style toy gun quickly escalated into a dangerous confrontation that ended with both a Florida teenager and an armed adult facing criminal charges. According to the Port St. ... Read more
Martin County woman gets nearly 30 years after DUI hit-and-run killed cyclist
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Martin County judge has handed down back-to-back, consecutive prison terms totaling nearly 29 years for a woman who pleaded guilty to striking and killing a bicyclist and then fleeing the scene with the victim's bike still wedged onto her car. Circuit Judge Elizabeth...
Diver found dead 55 feet underwater off Fort Pierce Inlet, sheriff’s office says
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A diver who went missing was found dead 55 feet underwater Friday, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said the U.S. Coast Guard in Fort Pierce received a mayday call at 11:30 a.m. Friday reporting a missing diver. After the call, the Coa
Hidden Cameras Inside Garbage Truck Captured Chilling Murder Plot Against Pregnant Woman Before Her...
St. Lucie County, Florida — A Florida murder case that shocked investigators and devastated a family ended with a death sentence after prosecutors presented what they described as extraordinary evidence, including recordings from a garbage truck’s onboard cameras that allegedly captured a suspect discussing plans to ki
Florida Highwaymen Museum earns spot on nationwide America 250 Road Trip
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The City of Fort Pierce announced the Florida Highwaymen Museum has been selected as a featured stop on the America 250 Road Trip. The U.S. Department of Transportation spearheaded the nationwide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independenc
Major crash blocks two right lanes on I-95 north in St. Lucie County, Florida...
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on Interstate 95 north in St. Lucie County blocked two right lanes Thursday, according to Florida 511. Florida 511 said the crash occurred just past Exit 118 for Gatlin Boulevard. A Road Ranger is on scene, and motorists are advised to...
Pompano Beach man jailed on fleeing & eluding, leaving scene of accident
VERO BEACH – A Pompano Beach man remains in the Indian River County Jail as of June 24 on charges of fleeing or eluding law enforcement after leaving the scene of an accident on June 21 in Vero Beach. Wilson Lindor, 44, of Pompano Beach was taken into custody...
Martin County staff address concerns around $73 million operations facility
MARTIN COUNTY — Martin County officials are defending the process and cost behind a controversial $73 million operations facility after commissioners received a detailed presentation explaining how the project advanced and why staff recommended moving forward. The planned facility is designed to bring multiple county d
Orlando Health opens new primary health care facility in Indian River County
On Thursday, Orlando Health held a ribbon cutting for their new eight-exam room adult primary health care center in Vero Beach. Staff told WPTV they hope this new facility can help reduce long wait times and help with primary care shortages in Indian River County. WATCH BELOW:'The Vero Beach need...
