Martin County deputies, air unit locate out-of-town bicyclist using his phone GPS signal
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A bike ride went off course in Dupuis Management Area, prompting deputies to use cell phone GPS and air support to locate the lost bicyclist. Deputies say an out-of-town visitor encountered difficult terrain, strayed off the trail, and was reportedly unable to find his way back.
Farm & Flame expands lunch service in Sebastian, draws rave reviews
SEBASTIAN — Farm & Flame, the eatery that’s quickly become a local staple, has expanded its hours to include lunch service. It has also drawn rave reviews from local diners in Sebastian and Vero Beach. The restaurant, known for its farm-fresh ingredients and inventive dishes, rolled out its...
Owner-operator in jail after bloody semi truck found in ditch near Florida truck stop,...
The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office (SLCSO) is asking for public help in investigating a “suspicious incident” involving a semi truck that occurred near a Pilot truck stop this week. At 11:30 p.m. on January 15, 2026, a 911 caller reported a suspicious person on South Rock Road, behind the Pilot truck stop in Fort...
Jupiter man convicted of defrauding U.S. military out of $4.5 million in fake fuel...
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A Jupiter man who ran a marine fuel supply business has been convicted in federal court in West Palm Beach of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme targeting the U.S. military. A federal jury found Jason Butler, 37, guilty on 34 felony counts, including wire fraud,...
Live the high life in scintillating Grand Harbor penthouse condo
Of all Grand Harbor’s beautiful vistas, those awaiting you at the light-filled penthouse at 5540 N. Harbor Village Drive, Unit 305, are among the most delightful. Whisked via elevator to the third-floor penthouse, you open your front door and step into the spacious foyer. To the left, through a wide archway, is the...
Chittum Boatworks Announces Release of Chittum 24 Bay
Palm City, FL — Chittum Boatworks announced the release of the all-new Chittum 24 Bay, marking the first bay boat in the company’s history. The model is scheduled to start production in spring of 2026, with pre-bookings now open for build slots beginning in April. Designed to deliver...
Man’s alleged theft at Publix leads to tense standoff at local Panera Bread
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man allegedly caught trying to steal from a Publix is accused of causing a frightening disturbance at a Panera Bread, where he locked himself in a bathroom and put a makeshift device containing a shotgun shell into his mouth while attempting to ignite it with a lighter.
Multistate ‘hospital care at home’ command center opens in Vero
Cleveland Clinic marked an exciting milestone last week with the opening of the Rubinstein Family Hospital Care at Home Suite, a high-tech command center located in Vero Beach. The suite serves as the hub for all Cleveland Clinic Hospital Care at Home programs. The futuristic service is available in Vero...
Florida fuel supplier convicted in $4.5 million scheme to defraud Department of War
A Florida fuel supplier has been convicted in a multi-million dollar scheme aimed at defrauding the Department of War. A news release from the Department of Justice on Friday said a federal jury convicted Jason Butler, 37, of Jupiter, Florida, on 34 felony counts related to a massive scheme to defraud the U.S....
Resident worries new speed law won’t slow down drivers on this dangerous road
A 64-year-old man was arrested for driving 100 mph while intoxicated on State Road 710, violating Florida's new Super Speeder Law that took effect in July.
