Beach boy busted after Treasure Coast detectives catch him cruising for unlocked cars
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The sun was shining, and the shoreline was bustling across Martin County this week, but while beachgoers soaked in the warm weather, detectives were focused on a very different kind of activity. The Martin County Sheriff's Office posted on Saturday that its Criminal Investigations...
Vicky Bakery’s Hialeah heat hits Port St. Lucie
PORT ST. LUCIE — Cuban immigrants Antonio and Gelasia Cao opened their first Vicky Bakery in Hialeah in 1972. Since then, they have opened 25 locations throughout Florida, most recently one in Port St. Lucie. Vicky Bakery is located in the Gatlin Pointe Plaza, one of the newer plazas...
Juici Patties opening soon in Darwin Square
PORT ST. LUCIE ── Look out Bob Marley, there’s another major cultural export coming from Jamacia. Juici Patties, Jamaica’s beloved fast-food chain known for its signature Jamaican patties, is coming to Darwin Square. America’s equivalent to a burger, patties are flaky, golden, handmade pastries, baked to...
Oleander Boulevard apartment fire under investigation
FORT PIERCE – The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fire that occurred on March 21 at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Oleander Boulevard, Fort Pierce. St. Lucie County Fire District crews responded to a structure fire at about 12:44 p.m.,...
Three Miami Women Arrested After Traveling to Martin County to Steal Hundreds of Baby...
MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA — A multi-county theft operation targeting baby formula has led to the arrest of three Miami women, accused of stealing large quantities of products and reselling them for profit across South Florida. According to authorities, the suspects traveled from Miami to Martin County, where they...
Port St. Lucie sergeant awarded Purple Heart after surviving shooting
PORT ST. LUCIE — A veteran Port St. Lucie police officer who was critically wounded in a December shooting has been awarded the Law Enforcement Purple Heart, department officials said. Senior Sgt. Erik Levasseur, a 27-year veteran of the Port St. Lucie Police Department, received the honor by order...
Florida man arrested in $1M workers’ compensation fraud scheme: CFO
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA)— A Florida man was arrested after a $1 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme, CFO Blaise Ingoglia announced. Jacques G. Denomme, from Martin County, was arrested by the Department of Financial Services Criminal Investigations Division after he allegedly tried to avoid paying higher...
Fort Pierce gives Crabby’s Dockside deadline to find new operator
FORT PIERCE — Fort Pierce officials are outlining next steps for the city-owned Crabby’s Dockside property after the restaurant abruptly closed in February amid significant unpaid debts. The waterfront restaurant shut down Feb. 15 after it was revealed the operator was behind on rent and property tax payments...
🚧 Multiple Construction Jobs in Martin County – Up to $115K+
Construction work is steady across Martin County right now, with solid openings for both skilled tradespeople and those just starting out. Here are a few worth checking out:. Install and maintain fire alarm systems for commercial clients. This hands-on role includes troubleshooting, inspections, and programming...
This Day In Dodgers History: Dodgertown Lease Signed With City Of Vero Beach
On March 23, 1951, the Brooklyn Dodgers signed a 21-year lease with the city of Vero Beach to use an abandoned naval base as their Spring Training home in Florida for the Grapefruit League. The site would affectionately become known as Dodgertown and was where the Dodgers held Spring Training until moving to...
