Port Saint Lucie FL

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Witnesses say a brush fire broke out overnight near Savannas Preserve State Park along Jensen Beach Boulevard, with reports of a man allegedly using a torch to start the flames. Video circulating online Thursday morning appears to show a large stretch of roadside...

The Business Development Board of Martin County is reporting an uptick in industrial growth that they say could strengthen the county's economic future. Progress is underway out west in areas like rural Palm City, where a site on Newfield Parkway will soon be home to an industrial commerce park. WATCH:...

At a Glance More than 300 non-profit organizations operate across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties. Main Focus Areas: Environmental conservation, youth development, healthcare access, food security, arts education, and veteran services How to Help: Most accept volunteers year-round with flexible schedules; financial donations maximize impact Economic Impact: Over $180 million annually across the […] The post Treasure Coast Nonprofits: Organizations Making...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A teenage girl was hospitalized after an SUV struck her while she was walking in Port St. Lucie on Wednesday morning. According to the Port St. Lucie Police, the girl was struck by an SUV while walking south on SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard.

A false threat of a possible active shooter and bomb threat at Jensen Beach High School prompted a "massive" response by law enforcment on Tuesday.

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A car struck a gas pump at a Mobile Mart early Wednesday after the driver lost control due to a mechanical problem, police said. The Stuart Police Department said its officers were called to the convenience store at the corner of U.S. 1 and Colorado Avenue at about 12:30 a.m. after a single-vehicle crash.

Port St. Lucie residents along Rosser Boulevard are demanding immediate traffic safety improvements after police data revealed 319 crashes have occurred on the roadway since 2020, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department. WATCH BELOW: 'They passing cars like it's a highway,' Maria Acosta tells WPTV's Tyler Hatfield. Maria...

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Teacher Feature is sponsored by Kogan & DiSalvo. CBS12 News' next “Teacher Feature” from the School District of Indian River County creates a sense of wonder in her classroom by turning lessons into immersive, hands-on experiences that make learning come alive for her students.

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A new effort to reduce pollution in the Indian River Lagoon is moving forward after county officials approved additional funding for a mobile marine pump-out program designed to service boats on the water. The initiative, first identified as a need in 2023, is intended to...

FORT PIERCE — A discussion about the city’s charter devolved into a dispute over authority and legal compliance after commissioners raised concerns about how a wage garnishment case involving a city employee was handled. The issue surfaced during a recent City Commission meeting, when Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky pointed...