‘I saw my guardian angel’: Man lifts railroad crossing arm to save woman trapped...
A crossing arm came down on top of Debbie Spoelstra's vehicle, trapping her on the railroad tracks.
‘They Saved My Life’: Crash survivor reunites with Martin County firefighters
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash survivor who was pulled from the wreckage by Martin County firefighters returned months later to thank the crew who helped save his life. In the early morning hours of July 5, Taylor Cantin was the sole survivor of a devastating head-on crash...
Martin County woman arrested after more than 20 dogs found in deteriorated home
PALM CITY — A 62-year-old woman was arrested after deputies investigating complaints about the smell and noise from her home found more than 20 dogs living in what Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek described as severely deteriorated conditions. Paige O’Donnell, who Budensiek said was an animal breeder, was arrested.
‘UNLIVABLE CONDITION’: New details reveal warnings before dog hoarding arrest
New details are being released following the arrest of a 62-year-old woman who had dozens of dogs living in severely unsanitary conditions inside her home, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said.
Haney Creek parcel’s future could be decided by Stuart voters
STUART — Stuart residents could soon have a say in the future of a roughly 2-acre parcel connected to Haney Creek, with city commissioners considering whether to ask voters to make the property permanent green space. Haney Creek includes 4.4 miles of trails, dog parks, picnic areas and other...
Crash on I-95 south in PSL near Crosstown Pkwy Exit causes 2-mile backup
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on I-95 southbound is causing major delays Tuesday morning in Port St. Lucie near the Crosstown Parkway Exit. According to FL511, the crash is reported around 8:30 a.m. beyond Exit 120 for Crosstown Parkway, where two right lanes are blocked. Fire...
Port of Fort Pierce master plan proposes mega-yacht marina, spaceport facility
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — St. Lucie County commissioners Tuesday reviewed ambitious proposals for the Port of Fort Pierce's 2026 Master Plan that would transform the waterfront with a mega-yacht marina, spaceport recovery facility and expanded boat ramps, according to county officials. WATCH BELOW: 'It really represents
Causeway Cove moves forward despite Fort Pierce commissioners’ concerns
FORT PIERCE — The controversial Causeway Cove development on South Hutchinson Island is moving forward after Fort Pierce city officials defended the project's approval process during a recent City Commission meeting. The development is planned to include multiple hotels, condominiums, restaurants and other uses. Some o
City proposes tougher penalties for excessive noise
FORT PIERCE – For people complaining about neighborhood noise that impedes their sleep, or drivers who feel vibration caused by loud music from other vehicles, Fort Pierce city officials are considering tougher enforcement. According to city statistics, law enforcement responded to nearly 2,000 noise complaint calls in
45-year-old PSL man killed after being struck by tractor in I-95 work zone
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A 45-year-old Port St. Lucie man was killed Monday night after he was struck by a tractor in an active I-95 construction zone. The incident happened around 10:04 p.m. near Mile Marker 117, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said a Massey...
