Man arrested after 3 Chihuahuas rescued, 1 euthanized from severe neglect in Martin Co.
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A swift and coordinated investigation led by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of a man accused of abandoning four elderly Chihuahuas in poor health behind a local business. The Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said its detectives, animal services,and...
Meyer Logistics Announces New Crossdock in Fort Pierce, Fla.
JASPER, Ind. — Meyer Logistics Inc., a leader in specialty products logistics and shipping, announced the addition of a new crossdock in Fort Pierce, Fla. “The Fort Pierce, Fla., dock will provide improved delivery service from Vero Beach to Hobe Sound to Okeechobee,” stated Jeff Braun, CEO of Meyer Logistics. “We...
New Exhibition Showcases Recent Additions to VBMA’s Permanent Collection
On view at the VBMA September 27, 2025–January 11, 2026. VERO BEACH, FL—The Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) is pleased to present Recent Acquisition Highlights, from September 27, 2025, to January 11, 2026. This exhibition features a suite of 30 prints by leading American artists, entitled The...
Indian River – Week of Aug. 22
AUG. 23-25 SOUP BOWL OPEN HOUSES – Experienced potters are invited to help glaze handmade souple bowls in the Soup Bowl Open Houses, for Samaritan Center’s 2025 Soup Bowl, at Indian River Clay, 1239 16th St., Vero Beach. Schedule for glazing bowls is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 & Sunday, Aug. 24; and 6 to 9...
Martin County high schools earn spots in U.S. News rankings
All three Martin County School District high schools have been recognized among the nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best High Schools list. Jensen Beach High School ranked No. 133 in Florida, climbing from 145th last year and placing in the top 11% nationwide. Martin County High School rose to No....
Numerous dead fish have residents puzzled, concerned, worried
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A strange situation is unfolding on the Treasure Coast. Some residents in Port St. Lucie are puzzled and troubled by what they’re seeing and smelling in the water by their homes. Some are also worried that their health could be in jeopardy.
Injured bobcats in Martin County get a second chance thanks to quick response from...
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — The Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) had two unique calls involving bobcats. The first call involved a young, injured bobcat rescued by MCSO Animal Services Officer Amanda Heffron. The second involved a full-grown bobcat that she was also able to secure. Deputies say both of...
Guatemalan National Faces Deportation After Allegedly Beating Pregant Woman
An illegal immigrant from Guatemala faces deportation after being charged with brutally beating a 29-weeks pregnant woman in Hobe Sound.
‘It’s a nightmare’: Drivers brace for traffic from railroad closures
South Floridians are no stranger to heavy traffic. But we've learned more construction is on the way. Florida East Coast Rail says its preparing to do repairs to some railways this week.
Major crash on I-95 North in Palm City blocks lanes
PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — A major crash on I-95 North in Palm City is blocking lanes on Wednesday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just before Exit 110, Martin Highway, at 7:05 a.m. In the latest update at 7:11 a.m., officials said that the two left lanes have...
