‘Landfill ran at a deficit’: Residents could soon pay more for garbage pickup
The growth of St. Lucie County is putting a strain on its landfill and WPTV has learned residents could soon be paying more for garbage pickup.
Tornado sirens in St. Lucie County bring back memories for some residents
On Monday, the harsh winds and intense rain were reminders of the deadly storm from five months ago for some people who still live in the area.
Husband, painter, builder killed in hit-and-run crash days before wedding anniversary
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Charlotte McClain-Wallace replayed in her mind the last moments she had with her husband Anthony “Tony” Wallace. The intrusive thoughts replaced what should have been an anticipation of a blissful wedding anniversary later this month for the couple of nearly 30 years. “He...
Vero Beach drug bust leads to arrest of three
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Complaints from numerous Vero Beach residents led to a drug bust and the arrest of three people, according to the Vero Beach Police Department. On Tuesday, the Vero Beach Police Department's Critical Response Team and members of the Sebastian Special Response Team launched a search warrant...
Stuart police assisting with immigration enforcement
On Monday, the city of Stuart approved the agreement between Stuart Police Department and ICE to collaborate.
Firefighters battle shed blaze in Palm City after loud explosions shock residents
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Wednesday morning in Martin County turned into chaos as residents were alarmed by a series of loud explosions, prompting firefighters to fight a raging blaze in a backyard shed. The Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR) said that at around 9 a.m. residents reported...
‘In tears and hysterical’: Man touched young girls wading in lazy river pool at...
It appeared he would go up to girls who were alone in the pool and swim toward them and "reach/paddle underwater toward the children," the affidavit said. The post ‘In tears and hysterical’: Man touched young girls wading in lazy river pool at resort near Disney World, police say first appeared on Law & Crime .
USDA budget cuts threaten meal programs for school children, seniors
Advocates warn that recent federal budget cuts could have a significant impact on some of the most vulnerable members of the community, from school children to families and seniors who rely on meal programs. Parents emphasize the importance of their children having access to healthy food while at school. WATCH:...
Search intensifies for missing woman in Florida
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports that the family and friends of Rebecca Osmond, a 47-year-old former TGH employee who has been missing since February 22nd, are asking for help finding her.
Florida’s weekend could include tornadoes, damaging winds. Here’s where, latest forecast
Dozens of states could face severe weather toward the end of the week in what AccuWeather is describing what could become the biggest severe weather and tornado event of the year so far. Florida is on the southern fringe of the storm system, with the Panhandle and North Florida facing the possibilities of tornadoes,...
