Salvation Army faces $1 million funding shortfall, critical services at risk
The Salvation Army of Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties, is facing a significant financial crisis—falling $1 million short of its annual budget.
‘Bling, Buzz Bandit’: Man steals over $600 of items, makes getaway on bike
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A man dubbed the "Bling and Buzz Bandit" is accused of stealing over $600 worth of items and making his getaway on a bicycle. According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO), at around 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday, a man took himself on a shopping spree at Loves Truck Stop on Kings...
Participate in Fort Pierce’s Comp Plan update
FORT PIERCE – The City of Fort Pierce, in collaboration with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC), is launching a state-required Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) to update its Comprehensive Plan. Every seven years, Florida mandates that local governments review their comprehensive plans to ensure...
The Legendary Seafood Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Mahi Mahi
When Florida locals start whispering about a seafood spot with reverence usually reserved for secret fishing holes, you know you’ve stumbled onto something special. Shuckers in Jensen Beach isn’t just another waterfront restaurant. It’s an institution where the Mahi Mahi has achieved near-mythical status among...
74-Year-Old Fort Pierce Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-95 near Mims, Brevard County
A fatal multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 95 in Brevard County occurred yesterday, claiming the life of one individual and seriously injuring another. The incident took place at around 8:45 a.m. near Mims, as per a preliminary report from the Florida Highway Patrol obtained by Orlando-News. The crash involved a...
‘Stop the bleed’: Elected officials aim to oust city commissioner after arrest
Elected officials on the Treasure Coast are calling for urgent action to remove a Fort Pierce City Commissioner charged with child exploitation.
Boyfriend faces charges after girlfriend dies in high-speed Vero Beach crash
VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A high-speed crash in Vero Beach claimed the life of a woman, leading to the arrest of her romantic partner. The Vero Beach Police Department said that on Sunday, March 30, officers responded to a car accident at 9:46 p.m. in the 3700 block of 43rd Avenue.
Port St. Lucie man sentenced to life for wife’s brutal 2022 stabbing death
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Port St. Lucie man was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for brutally stabbing his wife 31 times in 2022, before a failed suicide attempt. Julnord Saint Louis, 44, was found guilty of first-degree murder for killing his 48-year-old wife, Madleine...
Human Behavior Key Factor in Alligator Encounter as Martin County Woman Survives River Attack
Florida wildlife officials continue to urge caution after a 27-year-old was bitten and pulled underwater while swimming with her dog>. Fla. News Network —When Laura Garcia, a 27-year-old avid rower and South Florida resident, stepped into the South Fork River near Palm City for a relaxing boat day with her boyfriend...
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce announces its new board and chair
The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce installed its 2025-26 board and chair during a recent event at the Pelican Club in Jupiter. Traci Rollins, a shareholder at Gunster law firm, was installed as the new Chair of the Board, taking over for Tim Burke. The former publisher of The Palm Beach Post, Burke was...
