Bronze and glass art to beautify Palm City Place, Manatee Pocket
STUART – Two different agenda items related to public art proposals helped pack the Martin County Commission Chambers on Aug. 12 with supporters who urged commissioners to continue both funding and supporting such artworks. The first proposal was for a seven-foot-tall bronze sculpture at the Patio at Palm City...
Exhibition by local artist Jose Farinos opens Aug. 20
PORT ST. LUCIE — You are cordially invited to an opening reception at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center. The work of local artist Jose Farinos will be on display in the 2,000-square-foot art gallery from Aug. 20 – Sept. 16. Farinos’ preferred medium is oil and canvas. His style...
Florida man arrested after Steuben County Fairgrounds assault
A man from Florida was arrested in Bath earlier this month after allegedly assaulting someone during an altercation at the Steuben County Fairgrounds. Police say the incident happened on August 11, when officers responded to a call about a fight. According to investigators, 44-year-old Andrew Mckinney of Fort Pierce,...
PSL to purchase Walton Road county offices
PORT ST. LUCIE – The City Council unanimously approved the $4.3 million purchase of the St. Lucie County annex building on Southeast Walton Road during its Aug. 11 meeting. Community Redevelopment Area Director Jennifer Davis introduced the ordinance request that afternoon that would add nearly two acres to the...
Coral Conservation: Local marine researchers dive into action to save FL reefs
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Our beloved coral reefs face serious threats. From disease to widespread bleaching driven by increasing ocean temperatures, scientists warn that without urgent intervention we could lose up to 90% of coral reefs worldwide within our lifetime, according to The Nature Conservancy....
Man arrested for trying to deposit $1M fraudulent check at Stuart bank
Marc Anthony Taylor, 38, was arrested Aug. 15 by MCSO, and faces multiple charges, after authorities say he tried to deposit a fraudulent check at MidFlorida Credit Union.
This Bahamian-Style Restaurant In Florida Serves Up The Best Key Lime Pie You’ll Ever...
Tucked along Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach sits a white-washed building with striped awnings and a bold “SEAFOOD” sign that promises culinary treasures from the sea – and delivers a slice of paradise you’ll be dreaming about long after the last bite. Conchy Joe’s Seafood...
The Stunning Town In Florida So Affordable, You Can Live On Social Security Alone
Imagine a slice of Florida paradise where your Social Security check isn’t just survival money but actually funds a comfortable lifestyle complete with palm trees, blue skies, and zero state income tax. Port St. Lucie sits like a well-kept secret on Florida’s Treasure Coast, offering all the sunshine the...
Port St. Lucie police release 911 call after child struck by car while running...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St Lucie Police Department has released a chilling 911 call made just moments after an 11-year-old girl was hit by a car while running to her bus stop Friday morning. The crash happened around 8:50 a.m. at the intersection of SW...
Illegal Alien Driver Accused in St. Lucie County Crash That Left Three Dead
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — Federal immigration authorities have issued a detainer for a truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed three people in Florida last week. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the crash occurred on August 12, 2025, when Harjinder Singh, driving an...
