Port Saint Lucie FL

VERO BEACH — A long-running literary tradition in Indian River County is returning to its roots this year as the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation prepares for its annual Poetry and Barbecue event. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting the power of writing, has hosted the event for 15 years....

Indian River County’s building scene is buzzing, and Proctor Construction Company in Vero Beach has several solid openings for folks who like to see projects rise from the ground up.

St. Lucie County’s production scene is buzzing this month, with hands-on roles for folks who like to build, fix, and create. Whether you’re into assembly, warehouse work, or printing, there’s something solid here.

Domino's Cat Rescue League in Palm City shared that their cat Rodney was injured after being hit by a car, leaving him with a broken tibia. He is currently immobilized and under medication while the vet decides between a cast or surgery.

VERO BEACH — The School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) invites families of preschool aged children to attend Scoops of Smiles: Kindergarten Kickoff, a districtwide open house designed to welcome future kindergarten students and their families. The event will take place March 24 and March 25, with two...

PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — An escape unfolded in Palm City as the alleged driver fled the scene of a crash, only to be apprehended shortly after, raising concerns over reckless behavior linked to nitrous oxide use. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said that the incident began at the...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — As weather conditions in South Florida begin to improve, multiple counties are beginning to lift their burn bans. On Friday, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue's Fire Marshal's Office announced that the burn ban that was issued on February 10 was lifted due to the improving weather...

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A treasured piece of Treasure Coast history is getting a new lease on life. After nearly 150 years of withstanding powerful storms along the Martin County coastline, restoration work on the historic House of Refuge museum is now nearing completion. Located on Hutchinson Island between...

This week on In Focus, we sit down with Charles Dame of WeDoGood, a local non-profit who lives up to its name by lending a helping hand to our veterans and first responders. Together, we talk about the struggles that come with being part of the military or a first responder, the programs WeDoGood has to uplift them,...

A second person is under arrest in a Father's Day 2025 fatal shooting in West Palm Beach . Donovan Woodbine, 44, of Port St. Lucie is facing charges of felony murder and attempted armed robbery in the June 15, 2025, death of 30-year-old Jared Auer of Lake Worth Beach outside a nightclub on Old Okeechobee Road. Police...