Florida prosecutors, sheriffs back federal bills targeting animal fighting and trafficking
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Recent animal hoarding cases on the Treasure Coast have renewed concerns about animal cruelty, but advocates say some of the most troubling cases extend far beyond a single home or neighborhood. Now, Florida prosecutors and sheriffs are backing three federal bills they say...
Two men honored after stopping armed attack
PORT ST. LUCIE — What began as a peaceful Sunday morning at church quickly turned into a potentially deadly confrontation when two men witnessed an armed man attempting to abduct his former girlfriend.. James “Jimmy” Mawhinney Jr. of Fort Pierce and Todd Moore of Port St. Lucie were honored...
Former St. Lucie County attorney gets nod for interim city post
FORT PIERCE – Salary terms are set to be negotiated with former St. Lucie County attorney Daniel S. McIntyre selected Monday to serve as interim Fort Pierce city attorney when incumbent Sara Hedges is scheduled to end her tenure Sept. 15. A last-minute motion from Commissioner Michael Broderick to...
Stove sparks apartment fire at Stuart 55+ community; no injuries reported
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire that broke out inside a Stuart 55+ community Sunday afternoon, officials said. Martin County Fire Rescue and Stuart Fire Rescue crews responded to The Sovana at Stuart 55+ apartment community shortly before 2 p.m. after a fire started inside an apartment n
‘Beloved’ Jupiter middle school teacher passes away, principal says
Jupiter Middle School principal Lisa Hastey said that Kevin Burns, a U.S. History and Civics teacher at the school for 20 years, passed away. Hastey's statement to families and staff over the weekend did not outline the cause of his death.
Planning a Fishing Trip to Cape Eleuthera
Cape Eleuthera is a far-flung Bahamian destination that holds the promise of great fishing for intrepid anglers. The post Planning a Fishing Trip to Cape Eleuthera appeared first on Salt Water Sportsman .
Census data shows St. Lucie surging while Palm Beach growth nearly stops
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida's population boom is losing momentum, but the slowdown is playing out very differently from county to county — and city to city. Along the Treasure Coast and in Palm Beach County, the clearest contrast is between St. Lucie County, where growth remains strong, and Palm Beach Count
Primary preview: Port St. Lucie mayor’s race is tied to lingering trash problems
Port St. Lucie, Fla. — The Port St Lucie mayor’s race is one of the races we are watching closely this week. And if you’ve been following of our coverage of the WastePro Settlement and the public’s frustration with trash pickup, you know, that is likely top of mind for voters.
UPDATE: Border collies rescued from horrible hoarding home making progress
Just a week ago, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office raided a property on 1245 SW Alligator Street.in Palm City, Florida after having received multiple complaints referencing animal hoarding and animal neglect. The animals had been living in deplorable conditions in a home covered in feces across “every square inch.”...
This Hidden Florida Restaurant Serves Fresh Seafood And Homemade Desserts In A 100-Year-Old Home
Drive down landmark Center Street in Jupiter, Florida, and you could easily pass one of the town’s most charming restaurants without even realizing it’s there. The Sims House doesn’t look like a restaurant from the road; it has no flashy signage out front to advertise its presence. But it’s one of the most unique resta
