Port Saint Lucie FL

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (TCN) -- Authorities recently arrested a 69-year-old man on suspicion of luring his landlord and trying to kill her. According to a June 26 news release from the Martin County Sheriff's Office, Brian Leach allegedly lured his landlord downstairs under the pretense of dinner before "brutally...

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — An overturned semi on the Florida Turnpike South narrowed traffic to one lane in St. Lucie County. According to FL511, the crash occurred just before 11 a.m. on Saturday near mile marker 172. Traffic cameras at the scene show crews successfully flipped the...

The man whose disappearance gripped Port St. Lucie residents has been found safe, Port St. Lucie Police Department announced yesterday. Nicholas Spada, a 27-year-old with high-functioning autism, had been reported missing earlier this weekend, last seen yesterday morning. Concerns grew swiftly, given the vulnerable...

WPTV is capturing a full-circle moment for a St. Lucie County firefighter and a paramedic who saved his life four years ago.

Residents across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties now have access to special discounts at local businesses through a new campaign aimed at encouraging locals to explore. The “Locals Only” initiative is a collaborative effort from the region’s tourism offices, offering exclusive deals at participating...

Hidden among the palm trees of Jupiter, Florida sits a coastal treasure where surfboards decorate the ceiling, ocean breezes carry mouthwatering aromas, and the ribs and wings will make you question every barbecue joint you’ve ever visited before. Dune Dog Cafe doesn’t need fancy frills or white tablecloths –...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A career criminal is being charged after she allegedly stole more than $20,000 in retail items from multiple Florida counties. Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging Zatorya Daniels with two counts of organized retail theft. Daniels was arrested while in...

We know that the warming climate, driven largely by fossil fuel emissions, is intensifying hurricanes. But what about tornadoes? To answer our readers’ questions on the links between climate change and tornadoes and how we can improve safety, the Herald spoke to hazards geographer Stephen Strader, who studied...

West Palm Beach, Fla (CBS12) — It's a dry start to the day. Temperatures are in the 70s and low 80s. Highs are back near 90 today. Thunderstorms will return as we head back into the afternoon, mostly after 2 pm. Heavy downpours and gusty winds are expected within...

For most children, summer means long days filled with laughter, adventure, and cherished family moments. But for children who have experienced trauma in their young lives, summer has often been just another reminder of what they’ve lost. Thanks to the generosity of our community and the unwavering dedication of the...